Throughput Run Chart
Throughput is the rate of which work is finished in a given time period (items per day, week, etc.).
A run chart is a line graph that shows the changes in a data series over time. So, this chart shows you your throughput over time.
What you’ll find in this article
- 1 How to read the chart
- 2 Key Chart Controls
- 2.1 Insights New
- 2.2 Time Units
- 3 Additional Chart Controls
- 3.1 Throughput Trend
- 3.2 Cursor
- 3.3 Data Control
- 3.4 Date Range
- 3.5 Item Filter
- 3.6 Workflow Stages
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How to read the chart
Each dot represents the amount of work completed for a given day (or other selected time unit.. The placement of the dot tells you two things:
The date (or other selected time unit). (horizontal axis)
The number of items completed for the chosen date (vertical axis)
How throughput is calculated
Normally throughput is the number of items that have been completed. However, you can decide to track the throughput of a much narrower portion of your workflow. You have complete control over what this chart shows you at any given time using the Workflow Stages controls.
Completed means the item has entered the last checked workflow stage as configured in the "Workflow Stages" chart control.
Getting more info on dots and work items
You can hover over any dot to see the Done Date and ID(s) of the item(s) that finished. When you hover over the dot you will see the list of item IDs.
You can click on the dot to make it stick so that you can hover or click on individual IDs to see more details about work items. Clicking anywhere else on the chart makes the information go away.
Key Chart Controls
Insights New
Delivery Volume
This insight allows you to get some key stats about the completed work visualised in the chart.
The total number of items completed in the period (and how long the period is)
The average (mean) and median number of items completed per time unit (daily/weekly/monthly per your selection)
The complete range of values (lowest to highest throughput) shown for the period.
Delivery Patterns
This insight helps you check how steady your delivery is over time.
Days above median throughput shows how often you meet or beat your usual pace on days when your output is higher than the average.
Look for days with no work on normal weekdays and check weekend activity using weekdays with no throughput and weekend days with throughput. These help spot missed work during the week and unexpected work on weekends.
The longest delivery gap shows the longest time without any delivery, giving you a clue about possible breaks in work.
Work Mix
This insight allows you to take a closer look at your top work item types during your selected time period by viewing both the count and the percentage linked to each type. This little analysis will give you some great insights into how you're distributing your efforts, helping you see where your focus lies. Plus! by keeping an eye on these metrics, you can spot any shifts or changes in your priorities over time, which is super helpful for making informed decisions about resource allocation and prioritisation in your projects.
Remember to toggle on Insights to see this feature.
Time Units
By default, the chart shows a dot for each day's throughput. However, if you'd like it to calculate by week or month, choose from these alternative options.
The image below shows the chart when the Month option is selected.
Additional Chart Controls
Throughput Trend
Show the Moving Average by toggling the option "Moving Average". You can also set the interval for it to average. The default is 10 days.
For some of our Beta Charts we are testing a simplification of the trend lines as we don’t feel the percentile choice adds significant value. As always, we are open to user feedback about this change.
Cursor
When you choose Date and/or Throughput, the value on the relevant axis will be highlighted based on your cursor placement.
Data Control
To activate the Data Control, select the corresponding symbol in the top right-hand corner of the chart.
Date Range
The Date Range control allows you to select a specific date range for your completed items across all charts.
Selecting the dates opens a calendar window where you can choose the date range that you want to see.
There are presets to select from, such as Last 30 Days, Last Quarter, etc.
Item Filter
You can filter down the dots shown on this chart by choosing one or more available filters.
If you want to clear your filters so that all dots show up again, you click the Reset button.
Workflow Stages
If you want to track the cycle time of a smaller portion of your workflow, deselect the workflow stages you'd like to exclude.
Once you do that, the dots will reflect the total cycle time (elapsed time) for the work to travel through the checked workflow states.
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