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Beat the Plan: Probabilistic Strategies for Successful Software Delivery at Scale
Large-scale software delivery demands managing complexity across teams and organizations. Similarly to betting strategies in Vegas, embracing probabilistic thinking helps tackle uncertainty, shifting from rigid plans to adaptive systems. By making informed bets and designing for change, leaders can control volatility, respond to evolving conditions, and drive success in dynamic environments.
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Probabilistic Project Planning Using Little’s Law
When working on projects, it is most of the time necessary to forecast the project delivery time up front. Little’s Law can help any team that uses user stories for planning and tracking project execution no matter what development process it uses. We use a project buffer to manage the inherent uncertainty associated with planning and executing a fixed-bid project and protect its delivery date.