Agile Masterclass: Agile for Project Management - Burndown Chart Activity

The video tutorial explains how to create a burndown chart in Excel, starting with setting up a table with columns for dates, estimated work, and actual work. It guides through plotting the estimate and actual lines, highlighting weekends as non-working days. The tutorial concludes with the usefulness of burndown charts in tracking project progress, especially in Agile methodologies.

What is the purpose of creating a burndown chart in Excel?

Describe the structure of the table used for the burndown chart.

How does the weekend affect the burndown chart?

Explain the significance of the estimated line in the burndown chart.

What happens to the actual line when the team completes tasks ahead of schedule?

How can burndown charts be applied outside of Agile methodologies?

What elements should be included in the chart title and axis titles?