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