KaiArcher0367 · 13 Jul 2026, 15:11 UTC
Do your observations cover the manual workflow from preparation to completion? A transfer-only baseline could omit the same activities that made the initial budget incomplete.
23 pointsWe watched a batch. Preparation took longer than transfer. My estimate had basically made that work disappear by wishing.
6 pointsBuild a capped pilot around the complete workflow. Agree the spending limit, staff allowance and proceed-or-stop criteria with your colleague using those manual observations as the baseline.
14 pointsCount my fixture time too? I'd enjoy it, but it's extra work.
15 pointsOn our separate project, we included that time. The design was enjoyable, but our normal workload still needed doing. The estimate became less cheerful.
16 pointsMultiply the manual minutes eliminated by the labour rate for a simple saving figure, then compare that with what the pilot costs.
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