Estimation & Project Planning

estimation is critical

requires adequate time

present estimates
to stakeholders effectively

leverage estimates

alignment

business objectives

technical estimates

more informed business decision making

reliable project delivery dates

improved communication

management

project team

satisfied customers

controlled project costs

integrate estimation into
overall development process

design estimation procedure
to fit your culture

mine historical information to
tune your estimation capability

apply specific estimation techniques

adjust project scope to
available budget and resources

apply rigor to create sound estimates

don't rely on instinct

practical project planning

critical path/scheduling

work breakdown structure

resource leveling and relationships

dependencies and assumptions

beyond tools, techniques, processes

right attitude

understanding

mutual expectations

software developers

senior management

forecast productivity, quality

control costs, meet delivery dates

instill trust with management and peer-groups

useful for good decisions throughout a project's lifecycle

source of critical information for the
IT departament, CIOs, project managers, VP's, etc.

over 66% of projects aren't delivered
on time, budget or expected quality.

accurate estimates helps deliver
software your business needs

decisions on spending resources
and money need good estimates

fuzzy estimates

fuzzy project plans

under staffing

under scoping the quality assurance effort

setting the schedule too short

impacts

staff productivity

product quality

customer relationships

overall credibility

allocating appropriate resources to
future projects can become an issue

scheduling bottle necks

planning difficulties