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Stories like this happened is because managers want to treat software development as a manufacturing process.
by ww520 3y ago
Stories like this happened is because managers want to treat software development as a manufacturing process.
- TuringNYC 3y agoI heard stories from past employers where they wanted bi-monthly increases in scrum velocity. "OK, last sprint the team did 150 points, so we should do 160 points this sprint." The funny thing is that point estimates just went up to compensate for productivity gain demands. "More productivity" yay!
- ozim 3y agoWell I think that is the worst that can be. Maybe best as well because you quickly know to pack things up and look for a new job.
- yabbs 3y agoStories like this happened is because managers
- convolvatron 3y agook. most managers suck. but ultimately you have to have at least one adult in the room.
- olddustytrail 3y agoIndeed. To keep the manager in check, right?
- solarmist 3y agoAnd usually it isn’t the manager, even if they want to be. They’re managers because they’re good at projecting to their boss’s wants and needs.