Looking for suggestions regarding: How far do we go with requirements/user stories in a fixed price contract (larger project)? Ideally, we would get into user...
Hi Luke-- I recently wrote an article on this subject. I also recently revamped my entire website so that it's now easier to add articles I've written, which...
Luke - the most salient point to this discussion is the relationship between unknowns and the risks involved in a project. As Mike Cohn pointed out in his...
Thanks Bud, Just read Mike's article 'Writing Contracts for Agile Development'. If I understand correctly, writing user stories along with the acceptance test...
Thanks Mike. Just responded to Bud's post before I saw yours. I do use buffering (as well as other things, like exchange requests) in fixed price, but wanted a...
I look forward to reading about your experiences as you progress, Luke. Regards, Mike Cohn Author: Agile Estimating and Planning User Stories Applied ...
Mike, In a contract arrangement how do you plan for spikes? Spikes happen on an as needed basis, but when you have to nail down your costs do you ballpark a...
The frequency and length of spikes is related to the amount of uncertainty in the product. If you do the two-point buffered estimating (where you estimate a...
Hello-- I've been remiss in posting much (anything) to this list lately. However, I've got some good news to share right now. As you many agree, "Planning...
... them. Mike or Thijs, I created an account and was trying it out myself before attempting to try it with some teams. Overall, I like the group participation...
Hi Pete-- Thanks for taking the time to review this preview version. I'll comment below on your items. My email client is having trouble with Yahoo's mail and...
We're looking for a couple of endorsement quotes we can use on www.planningpoker.com. There are some made up, temporary sample ... However, we obviously want...
The site is requesting a username and password. Is that right? Paul ... The site is requesting a username and password. Is that right? Paul On 07/11/06, Mike...
Yes it is. There is temporarily a password on the site so that only those who know about it can use it right now. Feel free to tell anyone you want about the...
... with ... here ... [pete] It only happens on one project - I can give yo a login to it offline if necessary ... Firefox ... these out. [pete] I created a...
Hello everyone-- I've been very remiss in posting much information to this group. I'd still like to use it for discussions about agile estimating and planning....
Hi Eric-- The "Agile Estimating and Planning" class is a one-day class all about how to estimate and plan on agile projects. It is applicable to all brands of...
Hi Sven-- It's good to hear from you. The book was initially to be called "Succeeding With Agile: A Guide to Transitioning and Improving." However, as I've...
Hi Eric-- The Certified ScrumMaster class is two days. In the US it costs $1300 and includes breakfast, lunch, a 1 GB USB drive with the course materials and...
Mike, I'd be interested in reviewing upcoming works as well. especially since Agile Program Management Offices are entering our domain. Glen B. Alleman Vice...
That's very likely. I've only got 3 more sets of classes for the rest of 2008---Washington, DC in June then San Diego in July and San Jose in October. You can...
Hi Mike, In general I like short books better because you can read them everywhere whereas the longer, and thus also heavier books require you to sit at a...
Mike Perhaps it isn't the number of books or pages but the 'story(s)' you are telling. But then again you know where this post is going. 8^) I would be...
Thanks, Sven. I appreciate your opinion--especially as you were so helpful in the past. I hope you've been well. It took me forever to find the "getting...
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