Common Practice
Planning Poker
Common Practice
Technique
Planning Poker is a technique used to estimate work collaboratively.
Plain English explanation
planning poker is a game-like way for the team to estimate effort. Everyone picks a number, then discusses differences.
Why it matters
It improves alignment and reduces bias in estimation.
How it works
Each team member selects a value (often Fibonacci numbers), reveals it, and discusses until agreement is reached.
Example
One person selects 3, another selects 13 — they discuss why before agreeing.
Common misunderstanding
It is not about being precise. It is about shared understanding.
Key points
- Collaborative estimation
- Reduces bias
- Encourages discussion
- Improves understanding
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