90% Done Trap Almost Everyone Might Get In Have you ever led a project that felt so close to being finished… but somehow stayed almost done for weeks on end? That frustrating gray zone where everything is “90% done,” yet nothing’s truly finished? If that sounds familiar, you're not alone — and this episode is exactly what you need. In this episode, “The Secret to Escaping the 90% Done Trap”, we’re getting into a powerful, often underused agile technique that can completely change how you track progress, energize your team, and deliver real value. It’s all about splitting stories the smart way. We’ll explore: ✨ Why splitting user and job stories is the key to accurate progress tracking ✨ How it helps you escape the endless loop of “percentage done” guesses ✨ The ripple effects it creates — like early feedback and better team morale ✨ When it actually makes sense to keep your stories big — at least for a while If you're a Product Owner trying to build momentum, prioritize effectively, and stop chasing ghosts of “almost done”, this episode will give you practical, eye-opening insights you can use right away. Timeline 00:00 Welcome to Agile Rocket 00:28 The 90% Done Syndrome 00:41 The Secret Weapon: Splitting Stories 01:01 Subscribe, Stick Around 02:26 Why Splitting Stories Actually Matters 03:26 Progress You Can Actually Measure 04:16 The Ripple Effects of Smaller Stories 05:11 When Big Stories Still Make Sense 05:34 Just-In-Time Splitting 06:35 Reflect On Your Own Practice 07:04 Key Takeaways Invitation | Consultancy Now I provide free, 1-1 online consulting service. If you have any agile related problems or project management issues, please reserve a web call with me. I would answer your questions as possible as I could. 👉 Book now: https://calendly.com/uragilecoach/consulting Follow me on other platforms for further updates. 🌟 Substack: https://reurl.cc/04G7yx 🌟 Medium: https://reurl.cc/eXxrnK 🌟 LinkedIn: https://ssur.cc/pgjLNGN 🌟 Podcast: https://reurl.cc/6N284V 🌟 Instagram: https://reurl.cc/8qGkZd 🌟 Twitter: https://reurl.cc/6N2835 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn