ABSTRACT
In a Nutshell: A time box is a somewhat controversial time management technique involving a fixed period of time that is established to accomplish a task. As such, timeboxing* is a key technique in CCM: it is more than just setting short time periods and partitioning the development work. It is a well-defined process to control the creation of low-level products in an iterative fashion, with several specific review points to ensure the quality of those products and the efficiency of the delivery process. By managing on-time delivery at the lowest level, on-time delivery at the higher levels can be assured. Initial MoSCoW prioritization of the work within the time box-and continual reassessment of what can be achieved in the agreed on time frames-ensures that time boxes finish on time, every time, even at the expense of features.
