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Key Takeaways

• Use velocity as a capacity/forecasting tool only – Track trends (increasing/decreasing) to identify team impediments or stability.
• Never compare teams using velocity – Each team’s velocity is unique to their workflow and context.
• Avoid making velocity a performance metric – Teams will game the system (e.g., inflating story points) if pressured to hit arbitrary targets.
• Focus on goals, not velocity numbers – Pull work based on sprint goals, not predetermined velocity commitments.
• New teams should delay using velocity – Wait until consistent patterns emerge before relying on it for forecasting.

Notable Quotes

“If you’re comparing Team A to Team B with velocity, you’re not understanding what velocity is.”

“Velocity is not an outcome measure, it’s an output. Focus on the actual product value instead.”

Bottom Line

Use velocity strictly as an internal team tool for capacity planning and forecasting—never for comparisons, performance evaluation, or external commitments.

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