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Velocity Charts in Zymmr

Zymmr's velocity chart feature is an essential tool for Agile teams to measure and track their productivity across multiple sprints. By visualizing the amount of work completed during each iteration, the velocity chart helps teams understand their capacity and make informed decisions for future sprints.

Key Features of Zymmr Velocity Charts​

Choice of Metrics​

  • Teams can track velocity using story points or effort (hours or days), providing flexibility based on their preferred method of estimation.

Sprint Performance​

  • The chart displays the completed work for each sprint, showing both the planned (committed) and actual values, allowing teams to compare their estimates with actual performance.

Trend Analysis​

  • The velocity chart helps identify trends in team performance over time, highlighting patterns such as consistent delivery rates or fluctuations in productivity.

Forecasting​

  • By analyzing past sprints' velocity, teams can better predict future performance and plan the amount of work they can realistically commit to in upcoming sprints.

How to Access and Use Velocity Charts in Zymmr​

Accessing the Velocity Chart​

  • Navigate to the Projects tab.
  • Select the specific project you want to track.
  • In the project's menu, located to the left of the backlog page, click on the Velocity Chart option.

Configuring the Chart​

  1. Choose whether to display the chart in story points or effort.
  2. The chart will automatically update to reflect your chosen metric.

Interpreting the Chart​

  1. Planned vs. Actual: Compare the planned (committed) work for each sprint with the actual completed work. This comparison helps in assessing the accuracy of sprint planning.
  2. Trend Line: Look for trends in the velocity to understand whether the team's productivity is increasing, decreasing, or remaining stable over time.
  3. Capacity Planning: Use the average velocity to inform how much work to plan for future sprints, ensuring more accurate and achievable sprint goals.

Adjusting and Analyzing​

  1. Filter the chart by specific criteria, such as team members or custom date ranges, for a more detailed analysis.
  2. Use the chart to identify bottlenecks, improve sprint planning, and enhance team performance based on historical data.

Benefits of Using Velocity Charts​

  • Transparency: Provides a clear visual representation of team performance over multiple sprints.
  • Improved Planning: Helps teams make informed decisions about the amount of work to commit to in future sprints based on historical performance.
  • Performance Insights: Identifies trends and patterns in productivity, aiding in process improvements and capacity adjustments.
  • Team Motivation: Visual progress and consistent velocity can boost team morale by showcasing their achievements and growth over time.

By leveraging velocity charts in Zymmr, Agile teams can gain better insights into their performance, make more accurate sprint plans, and continuously improve their workflow for greater efficiency and productivity.