Quick Notes111 words
Metrics and queries for project planning — quick notes
Planning metrics — quick notes
| Question | Metric |
|---|---|
| On track for the date? | Burndown, velocity |
| Scope growing? | Scope change / added work |
| Capacity? | Velocity over several iterations |
| Where is work stuck? | Cumulative flow diagram |
| Query type | Returns |
|---|---|
| Flat list | Matching items |
| Work items and direct links | Items + immediate links |
| Tree of work items | Parent–child hierarchy |
Traps
- Velocity as a performance target → estimates inflate, prediction dies.
- A widening band on a CFD = a growing queue in that state.