Timeboxing

Fixed time, flexible scope.

Natural phenomena #

No. 1

There are always unexpected elements, known only during hands-on.

No. 2

There are always more improvements that can be done.

The antidote #

Budget time like you budget money.

Constraints force true prioritisation.

Spend only what you have, and get the most out of it.

Don’t extend, ship half-a-product and rip its benefits now.