How do you differentiate between velocity and throughput in Scrum?
If you are working in a Scrum team, you probably use some metrics and indicators to measure your progress and performance. Two of the most common ones are velocity and throughput. But do you know what they mean and how they differ? Learn how to differentiate between velocity and throughput in Scrum, and why they are important for your team and your stakeholders.
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Understand metric purposes:Velocity is about a team's capacity based on past sprints, while throughput reflects actual outcomes regardless of task size. Use these insights to forecast and adapt, not as performance targets.
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Factor in changes:Remember that team alterations or external issues can skew velocity. When these arise, recalibrate expectations and use throughput for a more current productivity pulse check.