Estimators of the Lost ARC - Advance Recon Crew

Embark on a thrilling journey with the Advance Recon Crew (ARC) in this 33-minute conference talk from DevConf.CZ 2023. Discover how this specialized team within a team tackles the challenging task of investigating and estimating work requests before development begins. Learn about their time-bound quest to uncover project scope, answering crucial questions about resource allocation, skill sets, delivery methods, and timelines. Explore the innovative application of the Open Practice Library's design sprint framework to ARC investigations, and witness the remarkable improvements in project staffing, timelines, and feedback loops. Join speakers Michal Konecny and Aoife Moloney for an adventure-packed presentation that promises to revolutionize your approach to project estimation and planning.