Common Practice
Burnup Chart
Common Practice
Tool
A burnup chart shows completed work against total scope.
Plain English explanation
A burnup chart shows how much work is done compared to the total work.
Why it matters
It clearly shows both progress and changes in scope.
How it works
One line shows completed work, another shows total scope, making scope changes visible.
Example
If scope increases, the total line rises.
Common misunderstanding
Unlike a burndown chart, it shows scope changes clearly.
Key points
- Tracks completed work
- Shows scope changes
- Clearer than burndown in many cases
- Useful for stakeholders
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