Velocity by Work Type

A stacked velocity chart adds work mix to the usual completed-points trend. Here, each sprint total is divided into product stories, defects, and technical debt. That breakdown can reveal a change that a single total would hide: for example, the team may complete the same number of points while spending more capacity on defects. Use the categories consistently and keep them simple enough that an item belongs in one place. This is a discussion aid, not a productivity score. A higher defect share may reflect a release period, a reporting change, or necessary quality work. Review the context with the team before drawing conclusions from the bars.