Quick Definition:
Throughput is the number of work items completed in a specific period of time (e.g., items per week or items per sprint).
Why Track Throughput?
- Measure Performance: Provides an objective measure of the team’s output.
- Improve Predictability: Helps PMs forecast future delivery dates based on historical performance.
- Identify Trends: Shows whether the team’s output is increasing, decreasing, or stable.
Improving Throughput
To increase throughput, focus on reducing cycle time and eliminating bottlenecks in your process.
