Make Work Predictable Without Fake Precision

Hosted by Simon Sablowski

Tue, May 5, 2026

10:00 AM UTC (30 minutes)

Virtual (Zoom)

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What you'll learn

Forecast with Flow, Not Estimates

Learn how to predict delivery using actual throughput instead of relying on upfront estimates alone.

Build Trustworthy Delivery Forecasts

Turn past delivery data into clear, credible forecasts stakeholders can understand and act on.

Replace Precision With Useful Ranges

Shift from exact dates to realistic forecast ranges that reduce pressure and improve decision-making.

Why this topic matters

Many teams, especially in software development, struggle with predictability because planning relies on assumptions rather than real delivery data. Estimates alone don’t improve forecasts. Relative sizing (e.g. story points or T-shirt sizes) helps structure work, but real predictability comes from using flow metrics like lead and cycle time based on actual performance.

You'll learn from

Simon Sablowski

Agile Delivery Systems Coach

I am an agile coach and organisational development expert, helping teams and leadership groups improve how they plan, collaborate, and deliver value in complex environments. My work focuses on creating more effective delivery systems, often by introducing flow-based thinking and using flow metrics to improve forecasting and decision-making.

I’m sharing this Lightning Lesson because I consistently see teams rely on estimation approaches that create a sense of precision without improving outcomes. This session offers a practical, data-informed alternative you can apply immediately.

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