The Importance of Timeboxing

Introduction
Timeboxing refers to a fixed time duration whereby a task must be completed and the objectives achieved. In the iteration process the work that needs to be finished in the time box is committed (Boral, S, 206). It involves the act of issuing strict time boundaries around the stipulated activities and actions as agreed during planning. This essay with therefore looks into the importance of time boxing based on agile.

Timeboxing
Timeboxing is important because it prompts the prioritization of the most urgent and valuable tasks. This is crucial in agile development mindset since it creates a sense of discipline whereby the most urgent tasks are given precedence, especially during a short time frame. It establishes a specific amount of time that should be allocated to an activity so that the team is aware what needs to be prioritized. In addition, time boxing ensures that a project is delivered under the stipulated time and on a budget. This technique entails breaking down a project into different time periods. The time box will each have their own deadlines, deliverables, and budget. It represents an agile process whereby the on-time delivery principle is key (Richards, Keith, and Maree Richards, 21).

Finally, it is also important because it helps us establish a work in progress limit (WIP). Work in progress is a representation of the load of work that has been initiated but not completely finished. Therefore with a time box in place, it can limit the amount of work. This is because without proper management a company could suffer serious consequences especially when the team has committed to do the task. A work in progress will thus limit the amount of work they can each work on at a time (Rubin, Kenneth S, 62).

Conclusion
In conclusion, the importance of a time box is something that cannot be ignored. In the agile approach, it plays a crucial role in the proper planning and control of the projects in place. Additionally, it helps in the organization of work performance and scope. Therefore it prompts the prioritization of urgent tasks, on-time delivery of projects and establishment of a work in progress limit as highlighted and explained in the essay.

Work Cited
Boral, Sumanta. Ace the Pmi-Acp® Exam: A Quick Reference Guide for the Busy Professional. , 2016. Internet resource. p.206

Rubin, Kenneth S. Essential Scrum: A Practical Guide to the Most Popular Agile Process. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Addison-Wesley, 2012. Print. p.62

Richards, Keith, and Maree Richards. Agile Project Management: Running Prince2 Projects with DSDM Atern. London: TSO, 2007. Print. p.21