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How to deal with roadmap torpedoes and keep your sanity as an engineering leader

Did your quarterly roadmap get torpedoed? Learn how engineering leaders can handle unexpected changes using dynamic, data-driven forecasts to instantly update timelines and communicate confidently with stakeholders.

Fri Apr 18 2025

Why engineering teams suck at estimating delivery dates

Engineering teams are frequently asked to estimate 'when will X be done?'. Unfortunately, most teams suck at estimating delivery dates. This post covers why the two most popular estimation methods set teams up for failure and what you should do instead.

Thu Apr 03 2025