One of the first tasks when managing a project is the cost estimate. A cost estimate must be accurate, transparent and reliable. These factors are particularly important for a small business because ...

Project work estimation has three components: the initial first cut, commonly known as a SWAG (scientific wild-ass guess), tracking the estimate against the actual numbers, and using the schedule to ...

The terms Agile and estimations don't align perfectly. Agile is all about responding to change rather than following a plan, while accurate estimations require a fixed plan that doesn't change. It's a ...