> If you never use the estimates to adjust what you are working on, then putting in the time to do estimates is a pure waste yes! using plans to create context

> If you never use the estimates to adjust what you are working on, then putting in the time to do estimates is a pure waste yes! using plans to create context for the larger project is the critical missing piece. Business stakeholders just want delivery dates but the team doing the work benefits when the estimates fit into an organic, flexible master plan that is changed when things are late or hard.