The Three Software Project Development Traps (And How to Avoid Them) By Larry Putnam Jr (June 6, 2018) What software companies must do to get out of the costly cycle of jumping into development projects, struggling through challenges, running over time and budget, failing – and starting the whole process all over again.
Top-Down Estimation Can Drive Efficient And Boundaryless Software Development By Larry Putnam Jr (January 10, 2018) Employing a top-down estimation approach to project management can help organizations overcome boundaries and satisfy the three V’s of corporate success — vision, value, and velocity
Using Parametric Estimation for Large-Scale IT Infrastructure Projects By Larry Putnam JrJoe Madden (December 13, 2017) Starting with robust parametric estimation leads to more efficient, secure, and reliable IT infrastructure projects.
Determining a Gearing Factor for Story Points By Andy Berner (August 3, 2017) Two methods of choosing the appropriate gearing factor for story points in your SLIM estimate.
Alternative Sizing Units for Agile Estimation By Andy Berner (July 26, 2017) This paper outlines the positive and negative aspects of using function points and source lines of code as size measurements in project estimations.
Sizing Agile Projects Consistently By Andy Berner (July 19, 2017) Breaking agile projects down using story points is a great way to measure their size, but consistency across departments and teams is vital for accurate estimations.