Agile Metrics Calculator

Overview

The Agile Metrics Calculator skill provides comprehensive calculation and analysis of Agile delivery metrics. It supports Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid methodologies with velocity tracking, burndown/burnup charts, flow metrics, and predictive forecasting using statistical methods.

Capabilities

Velocity Metrics

• Calculate team velocity with running averages
• Track velocity trends and stability
• Compute velocity range (min, max, average)
• Factor in team capacity changes
• Calculate normalized velocity per team member

Burndown and Burnup Charts

• Generate sprint burndown charts
• Generate release burnup charts
• Calculate ideal trendlines
• Show scope change impact
• Project completion dates

Flow Metrics (Kanban)

• Calculate cycle time and lead time
• Analyze throughput trends
• Calculate flow efficiency
• Generate cumulative flow diagrams (CFD)
• Identify bottlenecks and blockers

Forecasting

• Perform Monte Carlo forecasting
• Calculate probability distributions for completion
• Generate confidence intervals
• Compute predictability metrics
• Support "how many" and "when" forecasts

Usage

Input Requirements

• Sprint/iteration data with story points
• Work item history with state transitions
• Team capacity information
• Backlog with estimates
• Optional: Historical velocity data

Output Deliverables

• Velocity charts and statistics
• Burndown/burnup visualizations
• Flow metrics report (cycle time, throughput)
• Cumulative flow diagram
• Monte Carlo forecast with confidence levels

Example Use Cases

1. Sprint Planning: Use velocity for capacity planning
2. Release Planning: Forecast release dates with confidence
3. Flow Optimization: Analyze CFD to identify bottlenecks
4. Team Improvement: Track predictability trends

Process Integration

This skill integrates with the following processes:

• agile-metrics-velocity.js
• Sprint Planning and Backlog Refinement
• Kanban Flow Optimization
• Release Forecasting

Dependencies

• Statistical analysis libraries
• Time series analysis
• Probability calculations
• Visualization libraries

Related Skills

• SK-010: Sprint Planning Calculator
• SK-015: Retrospective Facilitator
• SK-016: Kanban Board Analyzer