Many teams use time-boxing to manage work, but what if it does more harm than good? Teams chase sprint deadlines, stretch work to fill the time-box, or worse, try to shrink work, leaving teams scrambling to make it look like they’re on track. The result? Stress, frustration, and gaming the numbers to make the metrics appear better than they actually are. What might look like success on a sprint completion chart might actually be failure in disguise--hiding inside a (time) box.

In this talk, Colleen will share how chasing time-boxing derails teams and delays real value delivery. Through real-word examples, she'll reveal how teams got stuck and how they broke free. Attendees will learn practical strategies to shift from chasing time boxes to focus on what truly matters: creating systems that prioritize the flow of work, reduce overburdening of the team, and deliver meaningful results to the customer.