#NoEstimates (Allen Holub)
Allen Holub
Why leaders watch it
Challenges estimation and deadline practices and proposes flow-based planning, useful for leaders running software teams.
Allen Holub's keynote arguing that estimation is harmful, particularly in Agile, and presenting planning approaches based on data and flow instead. It covers the distinction between estimation and data-driven prediction.
Takeaways
- Estimates are often waste
- Use data and flow to plan
- Focus on delivering value incrementally
Topics: How work gets done, Engineering & technical leadership
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