Chapter 7. Monitoring and Metrics

Ensuring that a Scrum project stays on track requires frequent tuning and fine-tuning. Thankfully, Scrum’s core set of sprint activities provides us with regular opportunities to monitor progress. Anecdotal observation can be greatly assisted with a selection of carefully selected metrics, tracking boards, and team synchronization practices.

The following three shortcuts focus on some useful techniques and tools to help gauge how your project is shaping up.

Shortcut 19: Metrics That Matter provides a selection of effective metrics that can be used for gauging ongoing progress. Shortcut 20: Outstanding Stand-Ups offers a selection of tips and tricks to ensure that the daily scrum doesn’t become an endless talk-fest. ...

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