The best agile software development teams use just-in-time planning. It’s a simple concept, really, but not-so-simple to put into practice. It has roots in product manufacturing and is embraced by companies following a kanban approach to building products. You’ve probably heard of just-in-time inventory management. It’s a set of techniques for minimizing both raw materials […]
Month: February 2014
Flight Times and Project Timelines Have Something in Common
Have you ever noticed how predicting the travel time of an international flight covering 4,000 miles is often more accurate than predicting the time to commute to your office? The same is true of software development projects — it can be easier to predict longer term schedules. Here’s why. We’ll ignore catastrophic situations. Some flights […]