# Why teams can create more impact by stopping work estimates

DevFeed: [Why teams can create more impact by stopping work estimates](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/how-to-drive-more-impact-without-ever-talking-about-nonsense-numbers-40048.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://dpereira.substack.com/p/why-estimations-are-irrelevant>)

Author: David Pereira

Published: 2026-07-09T12:45:21Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Untrapping Product Teams](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/untrapping-product-teams.md>)

Topics: [Development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/development.md>), [sessions](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/sessions.md>)

Tags: [development](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/development.md>), [scrum](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/scrum.md>), [sessions](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/sessions.md>), [story-points](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/story-points.md>), [velocity](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/velocity.md>)

## AI overview

The article argues that estimates, story points, velocity, and capacity planning can create false expectations and constrain teams. It describes an experiment removing estimates from a refined backlog to encourage smoother collaboration and greater focus on value.

## Source excerpt

How teams maximize impact without wasting energy sizing work.