Burnup Chart
A Burnup Chart tracks how much work has been completed versus how much total work remains.
What is a burnup chart?
A Burnup Chart tracks how much work has been completed versus how much total work remains. Unlike a Burndown Chart, it focuses on what has been achieved, providing a more positive view of project progress. It’s especially useful for projects with changing scopes.
- How to use it:
- Use a Burnup Chart to track the total amount of work in a project and how much has been completed at any given time.
- Update the chart regularly to reflect new tasks added to the project, helping you manage scope creep.
- Celebrate milestones when the Burnup Chart shows significant progress, keeping the team motivated.
- Tip: A Burnup Chart is great for visually communicating progress to stakeholders, especially when the project scope evolves.
About the Author
Jenna Green
Jenna Green is the Head of Marketing at Magnetic, where she leads brand, demand generation, and content strategy for one of the fastest-growing platforms in the professional services space. Known for her clear, focused messaging and strong sense of what actually connects with buyers, Jenna’s work bridges strategy and execution driving campaigns that resonate, convert, and scale.
