Why Your Estimates Are Wrong and What You Can Do About It

Accurately estimating software projects is challenging.  Despite the use of well-established tools and techniques, the results usually fall short. They often leave us disappointed and unsure of how to improve—doomed to make the same mistakes again.

This session uncovered these often-overlooked and hidden causes. Participants saw the downsides of high-utilization systems and why understanding project dependencies was key. They learned why tracking assumptions was better than tracking work item status.

Leveraging decades of real-world experience, we pinpointed where standard estimation methods stumbled. We weren’t just refining numbers, but advocating for an improved approach.

This lively discussion helped participants better understand and avoid common pitfalls of project estimation and provided practical next steps to pave the way for better results.