project-expert

Plan software delivery with Monte Carlo forecasting and WIP optimization.

1|Updated Apr 13, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/felixgeelhaar/skills --skill project-expert-felixgeelhaar
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Skill: project-expert
Source: https://github.com/felixgeelhaar/skills/tree/main/project-expert
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/felixgeelhaar/skills --skill project-expert-felixgeelhaar

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides a structured, thinking-partner approach to shaping work, forecasting delivery, managing risk, and planning releases for software projects using Shape Up and Kanban.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Socratic evaluation of delivery plans to surface unknowns, assumptions, and constraints.
  • Probabilistic forecasting with Monte Carlo, WIP and cycle-time optimization, and risk tracking.
  • Shape Up and Kanban alignment, release planning, and coaching teams toward predictable delivery.

Quick Start

Describe your project scope and appetite, then generate a shaped delivery plan with Monte Carlo forecasting and WIP optimization.

Frequently Asked Questions about project-expert

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I forecast software delivery dates using Monte Carlo simulations?

Probabilistic forecasting with Monte Carlo simulations allows you to predict delivery dates by analyzing historical cycle times and WIP limits, producing likelihood ranges for project completion rather than single-point estimates.

What is the best way to manage WIP limits and cycle time in a Kanban workflow?

WIP management and cycle-time optimization in Kanban involve constraining work-in-progress to reduce context switching and flow bottlenecks, ultimately stabilizing throughput and making delivery cadences more predictable.

How do I shape work and define project scope for Shape Up methodology?

Shaping work in Shape Up requires defining project scope and appetite, then structuring the problem at the right level of abstraction before betting on it, ensuring teams build valuable features within fixed timeboxes.

Can I use probabilistic forecasting for both Shape Up and Kanban release planning?

Yes, probabilistic forecasting integrates with both Shape Up and Kanban release planning by applying flow metrics to evaluate delivery plans, surface unknowns, and track risks across different project management scenarios.

Why does my software delivery planning keep missing target dates?

Delivery planning often misses targets due to unmanaged constraints and untested assumptions; applying Socratic evaluation to your plans surfaces these unknowns and integrates flow metrics into decision making for realistic schedules.

When should I not use Shape Up for software project planning?

Shape Up may not suit projects requiring continuous deployment or lacking clear appetites, as it depends on fixed timeboxes and distinct shaping cycles rather than continuous flow or open-ended backlogs.