In my experience, the problem with estimates is not that the estimates are inaccurate, it’s more that people forget to estimate some of the tasks when they are estimating.
In this question from Quora, the questioner has observed that the length of time required to complete code reviews is throwing their schedules out. I suggest using their definition of done to help them to make sure that all tasks are estimated:
I answered a question on quota about this topic today:
In this video I describe an agile project and compare it with the traditional approach to delivering projects.
Although agile project management is usually applied to software development projects, it can be used for many different types of projects. In this video I stay away from the technicalities to describe agile projects in a way that can be understood by the lay person
Here’s my answer to a question regarding whether agile can be applied to other types of question apart from software:
In this video I describe agile testing and give advice to project managers on how to make sure that they are getting the best from agile testing
I explain what is agile testing and how it differs from traditional manual testing.
Although agile project management is usually applied to software development projects, it can be used for many different types of projects. In this video I stay away from the technicalities to describe agile projects in a way that can be understood by the lay person
I answered this question on estimating on Quora. Digested read:
Estimating is more than just producing a number: it’s an opportunity to better understand what it is you’re being asked to do.
Here’s a video I did with my brother Matt a while ago. In it I go through the key tools that every project manager should master.
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