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This is my rule: Start with the developer's estimate. Then for every management layer in the organization, multiple by 2.25 until you hit the c-suite. This tur
by exabrial 4y ago
This is my rule: Start with the developer's estimate. Then for every management layer in the organization, multiple by 2.25 until you hit the c-suite.
This turns out to be surprisingly accurate when measured against reality. I'm guessing someone has already thought of it and I don't really have a name for it.
- disgruntledphd2 4y agoThis was my estimation process for construction add-ons (back when I did this between college courses). Take an estimate, double it and add 50%. I always regret when I don't take this approach.
- rqtwteye 4y agoMy factor is 5. Works like a charm. It’s just not politically correct to say so.
- tryauuum 4y agoThis is nice, although there's a self-fulfilling prophecy element in this. You will postpone your project to fill up the declared time