Product Release Planning

Chapter 13

Case Stitdy: Adaptable Project Management

13.1 Introduction

Naturally, the purpose of all project management activities is to perform processes in a cost-effective manner in order to achieve their stated objectives. However, what is considered “just enough” for the moment may become “not enough” at a later stage. There is a trade-off between the uncertainty of information on the one hand, and the need to look ahead to achieve the stated project goals.

A short-term, iterative planning and project management approach has the advantage of relying on higher certainty of information and of being able to react more quickly on requested changes. However, there is substantial risk to achieve mid-term release planning goals from just ...