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From Project to Product: Don’t Mess With Planning
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If you work in tech, you probably have a complicated relationship with project planning. We struggle with it because accurately predicting the future is nearly impossible. However, it provides the “predictability” business leaders need to make informed decisions that drive growth.
Some in the agile community resist planning altogether, while others advocate for shorter planning cycles. As we shift from project-focused thinking to product-focused thinking, we need to reconsider how we approach planning.
Join Anne Steiner, Cprime’s VP of Product & Technology, in this session of our Project to Product series. Anne dives deep into planning and explains how our approach improves as we transition from project to product. We cover:
– The difference between project plans and product horizons
– Reframing the Iron Triangle: Time, Budget, Scope – you still “pick two”
– How to estimate in ranges
– Creating roadmaps and product horizons at portfolio, product family, and product levels
– Shifting the conversation from “When will you be done?” to “What are we investing in next?”
About Anne Steiner:
Anne Steiner leads the Cprime Product and Technology practice. She previously led DevJam, a group of collaborative agilists based in Minneapolis who teach, coach, and practice a blend of product, processes, and technologies. DevJam has helped various companies transition from project-thinking to become product-driven organizations focused on continuous learning. With over 20 years in the software industry, Anne has experience as a developer, product owner, product leader, and coach. She also actively fosters communities of practitioners in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and frequently speaks at national and regional events.