[mewpmewp2]

How can you tell what is worth doing if you don't know how long it might take?

[zelphirkalt]

You make projections instead of estimates. You split the work that needs to be done into many tasks and project from past experiences.

You cannot rely 100% on any estimates either, and all you are doing by demanding estimates is creating stress and making people less productive. The meta work imposed by that in itself will make a project take more time, as everyone will be padding their estimates.

[mewpmewp2]

What is the difference between a projection and an estimate?

[zelphirkalt]

For more info see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVBlnCTu9Ms

[Tostino]

Who is doing it IMO.

[tchalla]

You work backwards. You decide how much time you’re willing to spend to get the worth. Then, take steps towards it with checkpoints.