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Fundamentals of Software Estimating: First See the Elephant in the Room: Part 2

This is the second in a sequence of four posts (and more to come) on BASIC software estimating concepts that address "WHAT IS IT?" we…

Carol DekkersAugust 12, 2013

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“Scoping” out IT project failure…

According to a 2008 Gartner report, 15% of all IT projects failed that year because of high cost variance, while 18% were unsuccessful because they…

Carol DekkersNovember 12, 2010

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What comes first – estimates or requirements?

We've seen many advancements of late in process improvement, better software estimating models, introducing flexibility and agility into software development, formal project management, limiting work-in-progress,…

Carol DekkersMarch 24, 2010

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What’s the (function) point of Measurement?

It's been more than 30 years since "function point analysis" emerged in IT and yet most of the industry either: a) has never heard of…

Carol DekkersMarch 22, 2010

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The “Dog Chasing its Tail” Syndrome in Project Estimating

Software estimating is plagued by dysfunction, not the least of which is estimation based on under-reported historical hours from previously completed projects. See posting IT…

Carol DekkersMarch 18, 2010

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IT Performance Measurement – Don’t let time bandits prevail…

Here in FL, Sunday is one of my favorite days to sit outside on the deck overlooking the mangroves (yes, spring break weather is FINALLY…

Carol DekkersMarch 15, 2010

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Crosstalk article on Scope Management

CrossTalk Jan/Feb 2010 Scope Management: 12 Steps for ICT Program Recovery by Carol Dekkers, Quality Plus Technologies, Inc. Pekka Forselius, 4SUM Partners, Inc. ABSTRACT: The…

Carol DekkersMarch 14, 2010

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Measuring IT Performance

Quote for those tasked with implementing a sustainable measurement program with positive ROI: "When we seek generalities we fail. When we seek specifics it is…

Carol DekkersMarch 12, 2010