Documents Makes Quote by Jeff Sutherland
““There were 1,100 requirements. The stack was a few inches thick,” says Johnson. Just thinking about those documents makes me feel for the people who had probably spent weeks of their lives producing those documents that had no purpose.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Jeff Sutherland on Agile Practices, 2015
Excessive documentation can become meaningless if it lacks purpose, leading to wasted effort and frustration.
In simple terms: Too many useless documents waste time.
Key Takeaway
Focus on valuable, purposeful work.
Themes
productivity
documentation
agile
Mood
critical
practical
Type
advisory
motivational
When to use this quote
- software development
- project management
- team meetings
Key Concepts
lean methodology
process waste
Questions to Reflect On
- What documents truly add value?
- How can you reduce unnecessary paperwork?
A Different Perspective
Over‑documentation can hinder agility and clarity.
