Mastering the Definition of Done

Do you ever start a week with big plans, only to find that by Friday, half of them didn’t get done? Estimating tasks and planning projects accurately can make or break your productivity.

In this episode, we break down practical ways to improve your time estimates, avoid common pitfalls, and structure your week for success. Whether you’re managing work projects or personal goals, these strategies will help you get more done without overloading yourself.

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• Top 3 Productivity Resources [1:57]
• What is planning poker? [11:19]
• How to use story points, even if you don’t do Scrum [13:47]
• What’s the most simple way to get started with story points? [21:21]
• How to define what “Done” looks like [23:21]
• Turning estimates into time blocks [30:45]
• How to use buffer time to protect estimates [35:20]

Links:

• 25X Productivity Coaching
• The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months
• Start Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done
• Toggl Track
• Productivity Academy
• The Productivity Show on Youtube
• The Productivity Show Youtube Clips
• Become a member of TPS+
• Take the Productivity Quiz

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