What is team velocity and where should it NOT be applied?

Team velocity is a metric in Scrum that shows the amount of work (usually in story points) a team can complete in a single sprint. It helps in planning the scope of tasks and forecasting release timelines.

Where NOT to use team velocity:

• To compare the performance of different teams, as each has its own specifics and task assessments.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of individual employees — velocity reflects team work.
• In projects with a constantly changing team composition, where the metric loses stability.

Velocity should be used as a guideline for planning within a stable team.