zvládnutelnost

zvládnutelnost is a Slovak and Czech noun that translates into English as “manageability,” “controllability,” or “administerability.” The term is derived from the verb zvládať, meaning to manage, handle, or cope, combined with the suffix –nutelnost, which marks a quality or state. It is commonly used in contexts related to project management, software development, and organizational behavior, where it denotes the ease with which a task, system, or process can be organized, supervised, and executed.

In practice, zvládnutelnost is considered a key quality indicator in agile methodologies and Scrum frameworks. A high level of zvládnutelnost means that a product backlog item can be broken down into manageable units, estimated reliably, and completed within a sprint without excessive complexity or risk. Conversely, low zvládnutelnost indicates that a task may require significant re‑engineering, involve multiple dependencies, or pose unpredictable challenges, thereby affecting delivery schedules.

The concept is closely related to “simplicity,” “clarity,” and “testability.” While simplicity focuses on the minimal number of moving parts, zvládnutelnost emphasizes the ability to plan, monitor, and finish work within known constraints. Tools such as story mapping, estimation techniques, and automated testing pipelines are often employed to enhance zvládnutelnost in product development cycles.