Agile Masterclass: Agile for Project Management - Introduction to Burndown Chart

This lecture introduces burndown charts, a tool used in agile project management to track work progress. It explains how to read and interpret the chart's actual and estimated effort lines, and discusses various scenarios that teams might encounter. The lecture also highlights the benefits of using burndown charts, such as easy progress tracking and team motivation.

What is a burndown chart and how does it help in project management?

Explain the significance of the X and Y axes in a burndown chart.

How can the actual effort line in a burndown chart indicate the project's status?

What does it mean if the actual effort line is above the estimated effort line?

What should a project manager do if the actual effort line is consistently below the estimated effort line?

What actions should be taken if the team is behind schedule according to the burndown chart?

Describe a scenario where the team might have overestimated the project's timeline.

What are the key benefits of using a burndown chart in a Scrum team?

In what ways can the burndown chart help identify bottlenecks in a project?

How does a burndown chart keep the team motivated?