1.8 A Working Definition of a

1.8 A Working Definition of a "Good Estimate"

With the background provided in the past few sections, we're now ready to answer the question of what qualifies as a good estimate.

A good estimate is an estimate that provides a clear enough view of the project reality to allow the project leadership to make good decisions about how to control the project to hit its targets‥

This definition is the foundation of the estimation discussion throughout the rest of this book.