In this episode, the hosts tackle the common dilemma of sprint
planning when holidays approach, leading to reduced team capacity.
They emphasize the need to scale back commitments proportionally to
the available capacity while cautioning against the false precision
that numbers can suggest. The conversation shifts towards the
importance of qualitative assessment over quantitative metrics,
suggesting a more nuanced approach to sprint planning that involves
the entire team's input to realistically gauge what can be
accomplished.
Moreover, they discuss the potential pitfalls of over-relying on
metrics like story points or velocity, highlighting the risk of
losing sight of the real goal: delivering value. The discussion
also touches on the concept of flow metrics and its application in
predicting project timelines, albeit with an acknowledgment of its
limitations and the inherent unpredictability of complex
projects.
About the Podcast
Let's figure this thing out, more or less.
It's about complexity. And process control.
Except for the part that's about feelings and stuff.