A Cure for Task Estimation Obsession: Just Don't Do It

by Alan Atlas | 12 Comments | 29 Jan 2009 | sprint planning, estimation

Alan

Can you streamline sprint planning by eliminating task estimates? Alan Atlas says, "Yes, you can!" Find out when it's possible and how to get there.

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The Case of the Time Tyrant: Don't Play Whodunit with Ideal Hours

by Alan Atlas | 5 Comments | 13 Feb 2008 | sprint backlog, estimation, Project Management

Alan

In the hunt for clues as to how to manage an agile team, the sprint backlog can seem like a major breakthrough. Finally! A list of tasks broken down by person and estimated. What a find! Not so fast, Sherlock. Your search for "who's doing what and when" is leading you down the wrong track.

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