Want Stakeholders to Trust You? Fix This Planning Mistake

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Agile Rocket

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Want Stakeholders to Trust You? Fix This Planning Mistake

Agile Rocket

12 minutes

3 months ago

Want Stakeholders to Trust You? Fix This Planning Mistake

The Cost of Inaccurate Agile Pans Let me ask you a quick question: Have you ever shared a realistic project timeline with stakeholders—only to have them roll their eyes, question your judgment, or just ignore it entirely? I bet many of you had the similar experience before. In today’s episode, we’re tackling a problem that quietly erodes team morale and stakeholder relationships: why your team isn’t seen as an equal partner—and how inaccurate planning might be the root of it all. When teams consistently miss deadlines or scramble to meet scope, trust starts to fade. And once credibility is gone, so is collaboration. But here's the good news: trust can be rebuilt—and it starts with fixing one crucial planning mistake. By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with two practical, battle-tested techniques that will help you deliver more accurate plans, regain stakeholder confidence, and finally lead those honest, productive conversations about trade-offs and timelines. 👉 First, we’ll explore “Unpacking”—a smarter way to break down and understand the real scope of your work 👉 Then, we’ll dig into “Accounting for the Unknown Backlog”, and why ignoring the hidden 20% of work can sabotage even your best plans So if you’re ready to stop padding estimates, start planning with confidence, and become the kind of Product Owner stakeholders actually listen to—you’re in the right place Timeline 00:00 Why Plans Matter More Than You Think 01:00 The Real Cost of Inaccurate Agile Plans 01:57 When Hope Turns Into Chaos 03:13 The Hidden Damage: Loss of Credibility 04:46 What Trustworthy Teams Do Differently 05:38 The Myth of Plan Padding 06:02 Technique 1: Unpacking for Clarity 07:41 Technique 2: Estimating the Unknown Backlog 10:13 Why Predictable Plans Matter for Everyone 10:58 Do It Now 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 🌟 Youtube: https://reurl.cc/8D1x94 🌟 Medium: https://reurl.cc/eXxrnK 🌟 LinkedIn: https://ssur.cc/pgjLNGN 🌟 Podcast: https://reurl.cc/6N284V 🌟 Instagram: https://reurl.cc/8qGkZd -- Hosting provided by SoundOn