When dealing with metrics, most Agile or Lean teams begin with a Burndown Chart. Unfortunately, that is also where most of them stop. While a Burndown Chart is a great first step, it only provides a small sliver of the information the team has access to.
In this talk, we’ll be starting at the beginning with what a Cumulative Flow Diagram is, how it relates to a Burndown Chart, its advantages, and where it too ultimately stops. We’ll then look at additional information radiators that the team can easily use based on existing data to provide transparency to stakeholders and the raw material for continuous improvement.
83. Work Remaining
Work Completed
Work in Progress
(WIP)
Average Cycle Time
Throughput
Leading Indicators
A “Flow” and
Systems-Thinking
mindset
84. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
85. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
86. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
Not
Started
DoneStep 1 Step 2 Step 3
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87. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
Not
Started
DoneStep 1 Step 2 Step 3
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Item 5
Item 3
Item 4
Item 2
Item 1Item 9 Item 8 Item 7Item 10
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88. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
Item 8
As an analyst, I need
custom reporting and
analysis capabilities so
that I can respond to ad
hoc management
requests.
X
89. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
Item 8
As an analyst, I need
custom reporting and
analysis capabilities so
that I can respond to ad
hoc management
requests.
90. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
Item 8
As an analyst, I need
custom reporting and
analysis capabilities so
that I can respond to ad
hoc management
requests.
91. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
Item 8
As an analyst, I need
custom reporting and
analysis capabilities so
that I can respond to ad
hoc management
requests.
92. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
Item 8
As an analyst, I need
custom reporting and
analysis capabilities so
that I can respond to ad
hoc management
requests.
93. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
Item 8
As an analyst, I need
custom reporting and
analysis capabilities so
that I can respond to ad
hoc management
requests.
94. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
Item 8
As an analyst, I need
custom reporting and
analysis capabilities so
that I can respond to ad
hoc management
requests.
95. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
Item 8
As an analyst, I need
custom reporting and
analysis capabilities so
that I can respond to ad
hoc management
requests.
96. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
Item 8
As an analyst, I need
custom reporting and
analysis capabilities so
that I can respond to ad
hoc management
requests.
97. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
Item 8
As an analyst, I need
custom reporting and
analysis capabilities so
that I can respond to ad
hoc management
requests.
98. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
Item 8
As an analyst, I need
custom reporting and
analysis capabilities so
that I can respond to ad
hoc management
requests.
New Value Add
99. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
Item 8
As an analyst, I need
custom reporting and
analysis capabilities so
that I can respond to ad
hoc management
requests.
Bug Fix
100. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
Item 8
As an analyst, I need
custom reporting and
analysis capabilities so
that I can respond to ad
hoc management
requests.
Compliance
101. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
Item 8
As an analyst, I need
custom reporting and
analysis capabilities so
that I can respond to ad
hoc management
requests.
Compliance
102. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
103. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
DO NOT add a “Blocked” column
to your board so that you can have
a blocked band on your CFD.
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106. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
Backlog Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
0 1 1 0
Blockers
107. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
108. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
109. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
110. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
111. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
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116. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
117. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
118. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
119.
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121. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
122. Individual Status
Individual Blockages
Individual Cycle Time
Individual Demand
Type
Blockers
Cycle Time
Distribution
Demand Type
Distribution
Work Remaining
Work Completed
Work in Progress
(WIP)
Average Cycle Time
Throughput
Leading Indicators
A “Flow” and
Systems-Thinking
mindset