How We Found $10M in Hidden Engineering Capacity
Eliminated work overload and delivered breakthrough team performance without adding headcount
Client Overview
Executive Summary
This R&D organization was starting 29% more work than their teams could actually finish - creating constant chaos, missed deadlines, and frustrated engineers. By implementing our systematic capacity management approach using Jira Product Discovery, we stopped the overcommitment problem and several teams doubled their delivery speed, creating $10M+ in annual operational efficiency.
Implementation
We deployed our proven Portfolio Flow Framework using Jira Product Discovery to create systematic capacity management that prevents teams from becoming overloaded.
The Business Win: A Predictable Delivery Engine
Business Impact
- •$10M+ Annual Operational Savings: Substantial throughput improvements without additional headcount
- •Teams Doubled Delivery Speed: Several teams doubled their output through systematic capacity management
- •Stopped Work Overload: Reduced from 29% overcommitment to sustainable, predictable delivery
- •Reliable Planning: Leadership could confidently forecast multi-quarter roadmaps
- •Strategic Adoption: Framework became strategic requirement from senior leadership for critical programs
- •Executive Confidence: Key VP reaction: "It works! Hard to argue with evidence."
- •Better Resource ROI: Engineering investment more efficiently converted into delivered business value
- •Protected Team Focus: Clear boundaries eliminated constant interruptions while maintaining team independence
Ready to Unlock Your Hidden Capacity?
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