Which one is better? Relative Estimation or Absolute Estimation
Relative estimation and absolute estimation are two approaches that software development teams can use to estimate the effort required to complete a user story or task. While both approaches have their pros and cons, which one is the best fit for a particular team will depend on the specific needs and goals of the project.…
Why do we use the Fibonacci Series in Planning Poker
One of the key elements of planning poker is the use of the fibonacci series as a scale for estimating task size. The fibonacci series is a mathematical sequence that begins with 0 and 1, and each subsequent number is the sum of the previous two numbers. The sequence looks like this: 0, 1, 1,…
Scrum Poker vs Affinity Estimation – Which one to choose
Affinity estimation and planning poker are both agile estimation techniques that are used by software development teams to estimate the effort required to complete a user story or task. While both techniques involve team members using numbered cards to indicate their estimates, there are some key differences between the two. Level Of Detail One key…
Common Mistakes Teams Make in Scrum Poker and How To Avoid Them
Planning poker is a popular agile estimation technique used by software development teams to estimate the effort required to complete a user story or task. It involves each team member using numbered cards to indicate their estimate, with the goal of arriving at a consensus estimate that everyone on the team agrees upon. While planning…
A doodle alternative from the makers of Scrumpoker
After the great success of Scrumpoker, we dared to start a second project and named it Whocan.org. With Whocan, we set out to develop a good alternative to Doodle. What is Doodle and Whocan all about? Doodle is actually an online tool for finding dates. You create a poll and propose different dates to the…
Eine Doodle Alternative von den Machern von Scrumpoker
Nach dem grossen Erfolg von Scrumpoker haben wir uns an ein zweites Projekt gewagt und es Whocan.org getauft. Mit Whocan haben wir uns vorgenommen, die gute Alternative zu Doodle zu entwickeln. Worum geht es bei Doodle bzw. bei Whocan? Doodle ist eigentlich ein Online-Tool, um Termine zu finden. Man erstellt eine Umfrage und schlägt den Teilnehmern…
5 Online Planning Poker Tools
Planning poker, also known as Scrum poker, is a popular agile estimation technique that involves assigning a numerical value to a user story or task to help a team understand the relative size and complexity of the work involved. There are several online tools available that make it easy for teams to conduct planning poker…
Agile Estimation Techniques
Accurately estimating work is one of the most difficult aspects of the job for project managers and business owners. The need to manage resources so that teams are properly allocated, the financial component, and the predictions for next quarters are all different factors. In the end, it all boils down to using the proper Agile…
What is Agile Estimation: Time vs Story Points
When talking about projects following the Agile framework, agile time estimation is one of the most effective methods for determining when your product will be finished and when you will hit specific milestones. When you say “estimation”, the first thing to pop up in front of you is “time”. Although agile accommodates this measure of…
Scrum Poker: Tips and Tricks
Scrum poker is the new go-to tool for estimation of agile projects used by many agile teams nowadays. But it is also used in the wrong way. Different people play different variations of the planning poker game. Some variations are effective and some prove to be meaningless. So less discuss a few tips and tricks…
What is the Planning Poker Technique
For software developers, accurate estimating is a vital component of the project lifecycle. Whatever the team size, they must determine, estimate, and assign each team member their specific duties. The need of continuing this planning and estimate technique increases with the size of the team. When we say “estimate,” we’re referring to the task’s level…
Can I change the values on the scrumpoker cards?
Yes this is possible and quite easy.
Are there any other languages?
Yes indeed. We do support French, Italian and German. Click in the menu “Languages” and select the language you want.
Why Scrum matters?
This really is just a personal brain dump on the topic of scrum in large organizations. Scrum matters, especially in the context of large companies which I have the most experience with, for three reasons: Shielding the “makers” in a “manager’s” world Structuring the conversation around setting priorities Fostering a culture of decision making at…
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