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How to Use GitScrum for Seasonal Project Demands?

How to use GitScrum for seasonal project demands?

Manage seasonal demands in GitScrum with capacity planning, peak period labels, and documentation in NoteVault. Plan ahead for busy periods, track team capacity, adjust WIP limits. Teams with structured seasonal planning reduce burnout by 40% [Source: Workforce Planning Research 2024].

Seasonal planning workflow:

  1. Forecast - Predict demand
  2. Plan - Capacity allocation
  3. Prepare - Build ahead
  4. Execute - Handle peak
  5. Monitor - Track capacity
  6. Stabilize - Post-peak
  7. Review - Lessons learned

Seasonal labels

LabelPurpose
peak-periodPeak demand work
seasonal-criticalMust complete
seasonal-optionalCan defer
code-freezeNo changes
contractorContractor work
pre-seasonPreparation

Seasonal columns

ColumnPurpose
Pre-SeasonPreparation
Peak PriorityCritical during peak
In ProgressActive work
FrozenCode freeze
Post-SeasonAfter peak

NoteVault seasonal docs

DocumentContent
Seasonal calendarKey periods
Capacity planResource allocation
Code freeze policyWhat's frozen
Contractor onboardingGetting up to speed
Seasonal retrospectiveLearnings

Seasonal planning template

## Seasonal Period: [name] [year]

### Timeline
- Preparation: [dates]
- Peak period: [dates]
- Code freeze: [dates]
- Post-season: [dates]

### Demand Forecast
- Expected load: [x times normal]
- Critical features: [list]
- Support tickets: [expected increase]

### Capacity Plan
- Team capacity: [hours/points]
- Contractor hours: [hours]
- On-call coverage: [schedule]

### Critical Path
1. [Critical item 1]
2. [Critical item 2]

### Code Freeze Rules
- Start: [date]
- End: [date]
- Exceptions: [process]

### Success Metrics
- Uptime: [target]
- Performance: [target]
- Customer satisfaction: [target]

Seasonal capacity planning

PeriodCapacity Adjustment
Normal100% capacity
Pre-season80% features, 20% prep
Peak50% features, 50% support
Post-season70% features, 30% debt

Pre-season checklist

TaskVerify
☐ Features deployedReady for peak
☐ Performance testedLoad tested
☐ Monitoring enhancedExtra visibility
☐ On-call scheduledCoverage planned
☐ Documentation updatedSupport ready

Code freeze guidelines

LevelWhat's Frozen
Soft freezeNo new features
Hard freezeNo changes except critical
Emergency onlyOutages only

Contractor utilization

Work TypeSuitable for Contractors
Defined featuresClear scope
Bug fixesWell-documented
TestingTest plans available
DocumentationStyle guide exists

Contractor onboarding

DayFocus
1Environment setup
2Codebase overview
3First small task
4-5Ramp up
Week 2+Full productivity

Peak period practices

PracticeImplementation
Reduced scopeOnly critical work
Increased monitoringMore alerts
Faster responseOn-call coverage
CommunicationStatus updates

Common seasonal challenges

ChallengeSolution
BurnoutAdvance planning
Quality issuesReduce scope
Late preparationEarlier start
Knowledge gapsDocumentation

Post-season activities

ActivityPurpose
RetrospectiveWhat to improve
Tech debtAddress deferred items
DocumentationUpdate learnings
RecognitionAcknowledge effort

Seasonal metrics

MetricTrack
Peak performanceSystem metrics
Team capacityUtilization
Incident rateDuring peak
Customer satisfactionNPS/CSAT

Annual seasonal calendar

SeasonPeriodPlanning
Q1Tax seasonPrep in Q4
Q2Spring releasePrep in Q1
Q4HolidayPrep in Q3