Burndown Chart (Scrum Element)

Definition

The burndown chart is a visual representation of the items completed from the Sprint Backlog, and for many in-person teams this might be captured on a wall or whiteboard, and for virtual teams this might be captured in a commonly-used charting, spreadsheet, or project management application. It is intended to be a quick and easy way to view the progress of a team at a glance.

The burndown chart rarely encompasses items from beyond only the current Sprint Backlog, though in some cases it might also include a view of the larger Product Backlog list.

Related

• Core Items
  • The Product Backlog (Element of Scrum and Agile Marketing)
  • The Sprint Backlog (Element of Scrum and Agile Marketing)
  • Sprint Planning Meeting (Element of Scrum and Agile Marketing)
  • The Sprint (Element of Scrum and Agile Marketing)
  • The Daily Scrum and Standup (Element of Scrum and Agile Marketing)
  • The Increment (Element of Scrum and Agile Marketing)
  • The Sprint Retrospective (Element of Scrum and Agile Marketing)
• Additional Items
  • The Sprint Goal
  • The Definition of Done
  • The Product Vision
  • The Burndown Chart
  • The Business Value
  • Story Points
  • Kanban

Resources

• Template: Sprint Retrospective Meeting Agenda (PDF)
• Template: Sprint Planning Session Meeting Agenda (PDF)
• Template: Retrospective Meeting Agenda (PDF)
• Book: The Agile Brand Guide to Agile Marketing Fundamentals (2023) by Greg Kihlström
• Book: The Agile Brand Guide to Agile Marketing Implementation (2023) by Greg Kihlström
• Online Course & Certification: ANA Agile Marketing Certification

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