How to Get Reliable Forecasts from Reluctant Agile Teams

By: Niall McShane Published on: 02/10/2025

Learn how to get reliable estimates from reluctant Agile teams. Balance psychological safety with accountability to create high-confidence forecasts and keep commitments.

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The Short Guide to Agile Delivery Forecasting

By: Niall McShane Published on: 04/07/2025

Struggling with unpredictable delivery and vague forecasts? This short guide walks through four practical steps to build confidence, improve planning, and make agile delivery predictable again.

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Your Backlog is a Dumpster Fire: Why Smart Teams Install Gates

By: Published on: 18/03/2025

Your delivery backlog isn't just full—it's overflowing with junk that will never see the light of day. And every day, more half-baked requests pile on top. Sound familiar? You're not managing a backlog; you're maintaining a digital landfill.

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Your Backlog is a Dumpster Fire: Why Smart Teams Install Gates

Agile Forecasting in the Real World: A Practical Guide for the Rest of Us

By: Niall McShane Published on: 26/02/2025

Agile forecasting isn't about perfect prediction—it's about balancing agility with real-world business needs. This guide breaks down five key practices to improve estimation, prioritisation, and delivery predictability.

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