I Changed The Way I Estimate Projects. Here's The Method I Invented

Boost Stakeholder Trust with Precise Project Estimation

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Ever felt like you're estimating projects blindfolded?

Overshooting budgets and timelines is a headache, right?

What if there's a way to refine your estimates and boost stakeholder trust?

In this article, we're diving deep into the nitty-gritty: the methods, the whys, the learning curves, and most importantly, the high-flying outcomes. Trust me, by the end of this read, you'll be looking at project estimation through a whole new lens.

The Traditional Estimation Method

Remember Agile's T-shirt sizing?

Ah, the classic S, M, L, XL task categorization. It's like trying to build a complex data pipeline but settling for a pre-packaged ETL solution.

Convenient?

Absolutely.

Accurate?

Not so much. It's more of a guesstimation game than a precise science.

This sizing technique is effective — if you've done similar projects. But it falls short when you're navigating uncharted waters. In other words, if you're venturing into new territories, T-shirt sizing could be as misle…