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Sir.Nathan (Jonathan Stassen)
Sir.Nathan (Jonathan Stassen)

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Why do we Estimate Stories?

There are two reasons we estimate stories: (1) To understand scope and (2) then to communicate that size of that scope to others.

(1) Understanding Scope of Tasks

In order to be effective at anything we do in life, it’s best to step back and understand what it is exactly that we want to accomplish.

* How hard is it?
* How complex is it?
* Are there unknowns?
* How long might it take?
* How well do we understand it?
* Are there other tasks that need to be done first?
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Jon Randy πŸŽ–οΈ

I ask myself this question ALL the time. Estimation a complete waste of time that only increases the amount of time the work will take