Estimation Techniques

Summary

Techniques like Planning Poker and T-shirt sizing help a team estimate relative effort for backlog items — a BA often facilitates these sessions, ensuring the team has enough context to estimate accurately.

• 1Practice Planning Poker-style estimation with a small group on hypothetical stories.
• 2Learn why relative sizing (story points) tends to be more accurate than absolute time estimates.
• 3Understand a BA's role is providing clarity so estimates are informed, not just facilitating the exercise.