Estimation is deeply embedded in how many organisations plan and talk about delivery. It provides structure, numbers, and a sense of control in environments that often feel uncertain. For Delivery Leaders, estimation can feel like a necessary tool,  something that helps align teams and reassure stakeholders. Yet, despite careful planning and repeated estimation, predictability often remains elusive. Many Delivery Leads recognise the pattern. Plans are revisited. Timelines are adjusted....

The Ongoing Battle of Agile vs Waterfall Agile teams often face challenges in predicting project timelines and delivery dates due to the framework's inherent flexibility, which prioritizes adaptability over rigid schedules. While this approach aligns with Agile principles, most IT departments operate within yearly budgets that require some level of forecasting to understand when funded initiatives are to be completed. But scoping out an entire year’s worth of work is not only inefficient but...

This article is a guest contribution from 55 Degrees Partner, Automation Consultants. Automation Consultants (AC) is an Agile and DevOps Consultancy, dedicated to helping you maximise the value and power of Atlassian tools. Whether you’re embarking on your Cloud-first journey, need to optimise Atlassian tooling, or would benefit from dedicated Atlassian training, AC will guide you to a successful outcome.  When teams first start out on their Agile journey, they often have a number of goals in...