"Adding manpower to a late software project makes it later." If a software project is delayed, one or the other may tend to make up some of the delay by putting more people on the team. However, this irgnores the fact that new employees first need a ramp-up phase before they can start working productively. The more complex and extensive the development project, the longer that ramp-up phase. During this ramp-up phase, existing employees lose productivity because they spend time on onboarding the new team members.
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Sebastian Zang
Sebastian Zang has cultivated a distinguished career in the IT industry, leading a wide range of software initiatives with a strong emphasis on automation and corporate growth. In his current role as Vice President Partners & Alliances at Beta Systems Software AG, he draws on his extensive expertise to spearhead global technological innovation. A graduate of Universität Passau, Sebastian brings a wealth of international experience, having worked across diverse markets and industries. In addition to his technical acumen, he is widely recognized for his thought leadership in areas such as automation, artificial intelligence, and business strategy.
