EP 38 - Why estimating and planning is so hard

Topics and Takeaways * Why planning is so hard * We humans are just terrible at estimating * How does system and organizational complexity add to planning issues * Do we build in terrible planning in our processes * Do we pretty much guarantee bad planning with the way we do “agile” and portfolio planning? * If we are so bad at estimating… why do we do it? * We are trying to use AI for everything these days… can we use it to help with planning? Wanting to learn how to code or improve your coding skills? We have a deal with CodeCrafters to save you 40% off their service. With CodeCrafters you get to learn by writing real complex software. Recreate Redis, Git, Docker — with your own hands. Gain expert-level confidence by taking action anddiving deep, learning from the world's best. Get your savings here! Have feedback or want to request a topic? We would love to hear from you! Send us an email at podcast@thinkbigcodesmall.co Don’t forget to subscribe to us on our new YouTube channel Follow us on socials Instagram - TikTok - X Check out our great merch! Get full access to Think Big Code Small at www.thinkbigcodesmall.io/subscribe