Keep your estimates boring
📰 Dev.to · Artur Daschevici
Learn to prioritize boring, reliable estimates over exciting but risky ones to improve project planning and delivery
Action Steps
- Recognize the tendency to overestimate the impact of new technologies or approaches
- Identify the core requirements of the project and focus on delivering those first
- Use historical data and expert judgment to inform estimates
- Break down complex tasks into smaller, more manageable pieces to improve estimation accuracy
- Test and refine estimates through iterative feedback and review
Who Needs to Know This
Project managers, product owners, and developers can benefit from this approach to improve estimation accuracy and reduce project risks
Key Insight
💡 Boring estimates are often more accurate and reliable than exciting but risky ones
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💡 Prioritize boring, reliable estimates over shiny new things to deliver projects on time and on budget
Key Takeaways
Learn to prioritize boring, reliable estimates over exciting but risky ones to improve project planning and delivery
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