Hill charts

How to update a hill chart

Update a hill chart when understanding changes, not just because a meeting is due. The aim is a useful signal about the state of each scope.

Move for a reason

A move uphill reflects narrowed uncertainty; a move downhill reflects a solution that has become clear. Explain the discovery or decision behind the change.

Flag attention early

Mark at-risk work before it becomes a surprise. Hillchart attention signals can identify scopes needing a decision or approaching a circuit breaker.

Capture useful moments

Take snapshots before reviews or at the end of a cycle. Share links and embeds let stakeholders see the current picture without maintaining a duplicate report.