Backlog Items Estimation Prioritization Framework Template
Criteria
Estimate complexity instead of time/effort.
Compare; don’t estimate absolute values.
Use sequences for estimation.
Block the influences to avoid biased estimates.
Estimate by the whole team.
Do not estimate:
The entire backlog—only the things on top of it.
Sub-tasks—doesn’t add relevant understanding of items.
Repetitive items with a higher estimate.
Unfinished items from last sprint—re-evaluate in case of big context changes.
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