Overview
Through a series of exercises and examples, participants in this session learn basic estimation techniques as well as thoughtful ways to record and present estimates, and most importantly, a process for estimate improvement.
Why you should Attend
All estimates are forecasts, but unlike weather predictions, significant estimation errors can ruin careers and destroy businesses. Good estimates are credible and reviewable. This session will help improve participants’ estimates.
Areas Covered in the Session
- What is an estimate?
- Estimation basics
- Assumptions
- Uncertainty
- Presenting estimates
- Three-Point estimates
Who Will Benefit
Speaker Profile
Payson Hall is a former U.S. Army Ranger and consulting project manager for Catalysis Group, Inc. in Sacramento. Formally trained as a software engineer, Payson’s early career included software development, hardware/software system integration, and Independent Verification & Validation. As his career progressed, his role shifted to include increasing project management responsibilities, with a focus on technology projects.
Today Payson coaches project managers, teaches project management skills, consults, and performs project reviews in a variety of fields, including transportation, communication, software development, education, financial services, and healthcare.
Payson has consulted on projects in both the public and private sectors throughout North America and Europe during his 40-year career. He has published over 250 project management articles, developed numerous project management and problem-solving classes, written a book on project sponsorship, and is a sought-after conference speaker who specializes in demystifying project management topics and communicating important ideas while entertaining audiences.
Instructor
Payson Hall