Estimation and Commitment
Estimation serves as a crucial tool for assessing the feasibility of meeting business targets. When technical teams provide their estimates, they often reveal a gap between optimistic expectations and actual capabilities. This conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the variability in estimates, helping teams decide whether a commitment is realistic or not. The suitcase analogy beautifully illustrates how much can realistically fit into a project, reminding us to pack wisely.In this clip
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