Agile Bites Prerequisites for Accurate Forecasts
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May 15, 2023 Discover the essentials for effective forecasting in Agile environments. Learn why a solid data foundation is crucial when using cycle time and Monte Carlo simulations. Explore how managing work item sizes and minimizing frequent priority shifts can enhance team efficiency. Delve into maintaining stability in work-in-progress and tracking item age for reliable predictions. Plus, gain insights on strategies for optimizing workflow and ensuring actionable metrics.
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Right-Sizing Work Items
- Focus on making work items the smallest deliverable unit of value, splitting larger tasks if necessary.
- Don't worry about making all work items the same size; prioritize value delivery.
Match Start and Finish Rates
- Match the rate at which you start new work with the rate you complete work.
- Avoid starting new tasks before finishing existing ones; prioritize finishing over starting.
Finish What You Start
- Commit to finishing started work items and avoid regularly abandoning work in progress.
- Treat pulling a work item as a commitment to deliver, minimizing disruptions and priority changes.