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Which estimation methods are favored for adaptive delivery?

Kiron Bondale

If you ever find yourself wanting to inject some energy into a cross-functional gathering of delivery staff and stakeholders, ask for their opinion on estimates. Relative sizing – this covered such techniques as story pointing, T-shirt sizing, affinity estimating and others. The low volume for #NoEstimates is not surprising.

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Estimates and expectations

Kiron Bondale

Estimates are guesses. I had also received similar estimates from two different technicians and both seemed very experienced. End to end, the process had taken just over three hours. Remember the upper end of the original estimate range was an hour and a half. When I arrived at the service center all seemed well.

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When will we get there?  How to estimate in Scrum.

Scrum.org

To get to an answer that provides meaningful information, your Scrum Team first needs to decide how to estimate. As the Product Owner, you need to take the data from the estimated Product Backlog items (PBIs) and choose how to forecast a delivery date. Three Ways to Estimate. Exact Estimation. It’s just how it sounds.

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Episode 195 – Estimate This: Managing Project Estimation

Velociteach

We are taking a fresh look at project estimation. Topics include the estimation obstacles project managers commonly face, key factors essential for accurate projections, the impact of organizational culture, implementing cost management strategies, and navigating the risks of underestimating or overestimating project estimates.

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Why You Should Use Ranged Estimation for Your Projects

LiquidPlanner

I my first 15 years, I used single-point estimation to build project schedules. The next ten years I used ranged estimations with traditional Gantt chart project scheduling software tools – this was better but cumbersome. Ranged estimation has been around since the introduction of PERT and the three-point estimation method.

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Project Management Processes & Phases

ProjectManager.com

If so, it might be time to start implementing proven project management processes and phases at your organization in order to bring your company’s workflow under control. Cost: Estimate the costs involved across the project and formulate a budget. How to Implement a PM Process in Your Organization. Monitor and Control.

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Laughter & Leadership – How Humor Can Make You a Better Leader

ProjectManager.com

Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you how leadership is bolstered by laughter. In Review – Laughter & Leadership – How Humor Can Make You a Better Leader. It’s not often brought up as an attribute of leadership , but it’s just the tool leaders need. is estimated to be more than $300 billion in lost productivity alone.