Part 1 · Concepts · Capacity planning

Plan work that fits your next two weeks

01 · Available time

Count the hours you have

Subtract delivery work, meetings, other commitments, and time off.

02 · Work estimate

Estimate each step

Break each idea into steps. Use a range when you are uncertain.

03 · Buffer

Leave room for surprises

Reserve time for unexpected work. Adjust the buffer as you learn.

04 · Scope

Make the work fit

If estimates exceed capacity, reduce scope or postpone steps.

Check each person’s capacity.

One founder’s spare hours cannot cover work only the other founder can do.

Effort is different from elapsed time.

Writing a quote may take 30 minutes. Waiting for a signature may take seven days.

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