Book Nuggets

Better Work Breakdown Structures: Make a List of the Jobs to Be Done

How do you create an effective work breakdown structure? A Work breakdown structure (WBS) is a powerful tool for improving your project success. An effective work breakdown structure is an informed list of the jobs for your project. You can think of a work breakdown structure as a map of the jobs to be done …

Fixed Price in XP Development

How can you leverage XP practices in a fixed-price contract? One approach is to fix the price and the schedule, but somewhat vary the scope. You reduce risk by fixing the cost and schedule. Flexing the scope means that you can respond to the customer’s changing needs as you deliver value. You can think of …