Why "Work Time" Reduction is Futile

One of the common anti-patterns which comes from a more traditional project management toolbox is estimating work time. This estimate is later used as a tool to hold employees accountable, to help managers steer the ship, while making sure that utilization stays high. For a team to work, they need to know what to expect of each other. Measuring and tracking individual employee output doesn't matter, having a team dynamic where everyone chips in does. We look at a case study to illustrate the point. Peer pressure similar to that in ball sports is a good model for how successful teams work together.