In software teams, stakeholders often complain that estimates are bad. What should we do about it? Well, we can improve our estimation skills which, like any investment in improving our skills, is good. But that will take you only so far. Estimates still won’t be precise, say to within 20%, as non-technical people who think they’re being reasonable ask.
Optimise for Productivity, not Predictability
Optimise for Productivity, not Predictability
Optimise for Productivity, not Predictability
In software teams, stakeholders often complain that estimates are bad. What should we do about it? Well, we can improve our estimation skills which, like any investment in improving our skills, is good. But that will take you only so far. Estimates still won’t be precise, say to within 20%, as non-technical people who think they’re being reasonable ask.