DrupalCon Vienna 2017: A new Approach for Improving Estimations with Content Discovery Workshops

This talk covers the essential role of the Discovery phase in technology projects, particularly in the context of Drupal. The speaker discusses how to understand stakeholder perspectives and align them to create a backlog of user stories that prioritize user value. They highlight common pitfalls in mapping user stories to system capabilities, which can lead to inaccurate estimations, especially for content-driven projects. The session introduces the concept of a Content Discovery Workshop, emphasizing that the focus should be on the value of content rather than the technology itself, and extends this idea to include Personalisation for a thorough exploration of unknown factors. This approach aims to ensure that tasks for estimation align with business goals while serving as a comprehensive checklist to cover all critical areas.