When Will It Be Ready? Using Quantitative Methods to Answer That Question
summary
The talk explains how to answer the common client question “When will it be ready?” by applying quantitative methods to improve predictability in projects. It covers using project inputs and team knowledge—drawing on Scrum, Kanban and agile practices—to estimate delivery dates and make planning more reliable.
AI-written summary · about
chapters (9)
- 0:00Introduction
- 4:29Project forces
- 11:23Anxiety and pressure
- 14:37Project predictability
- 20:15System and metrics
- 31:31Practical predictability examples
- 38:19Advanced forecasting methods
- 42:10Practical steps today
- 48:24Conclusion
related talks
30mSoftware Estimation Made Easy
51mGet Predictability Regardless of Estimates
17mAre we there yet? Or what a release plan is for
48mNoEstimates
51mNavigating Uncertainty in Software Development: Effective Planning Techniques
05mNo estimates? Try Flow Metrics.
35mGo Big with Supercharged Agile
12mDid It Work? Measuring the Impact of Product Launches