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
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