What does ‘Being Predictable’ mean?

Stop trying to justify your future results with past evidence and factual data.

Your past performances, backed through a handful of vanity metrics like Average Velocity, Planning Predictability provide not much valuable insights.

However, the past is only a starting point, and never absolute truth.

You not ready to believe this and want to know more?

Your past reminds you that, in a world filled with uncertainties, the most appropriate tools are clarity and adaptability.

CLARITY :

You can balance that need with forecasting, just like the narrowing “cone of uncertainty” in hurricane predictions, you learn more as get closer to the target.

Speaking in probabilities with stakeholders, rather than certainties, acknowledges the ever-changing nature of development.

It communicates transparency and invites collaboration.

All the more, it brings more clarity!

ADAPTABILITY:

By continuously recalibrating and being upfront about potential challenges, you not only keep your stakeholders informed but also inspire trust.

The future is not fixed. It’s a realm of possibilities that is shaped by your actions.

So, forecast wisely, embrace uncertainties, and never forget that your primary goal is delivering value and never victory on paper!

Every estimation, every forecast, every Sprint is an opportunity to redefine what’s possible.

Hence, getting your forecast in terms of possibilities (and probabilities) not only improves your ability to communicate, it also helps you adapt with changing conditions.

Embrace it, and try build a better future!