🚀 5 tips for more accurate estimates with Planning Poker
Planning is a crucial part of any successful Agile project. But traditional planning sessions? They can be a hassle, leading to drawn-out discussions and off-the-mark estimates. Enter Planning Poker for Jira Cloud.
This powerful app transforms planning, making team discussions smoother and delivering more accurate, consensus-driven estimates.
What is planning poker?
Planning poker, also known as scrum poker and pointing poker, is a gamified technique that development teams use to guess the effort of project management tasks. These estimations are based on the entire group’s input, making them more engaging and accurate than other methods. To help gauge the number of story points for the relevant tasks, teams use planning poker cards.
How Planning Poker for Jira can improve your sessions
So, how can you make your planning even more productive? Here are five ways Planning Poker for Jira Cloud can help:
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Scope the backlog – Stay focused on what matters most. Planning Poker for Jira Cloud allows you to easily select the game backlog, ensuring you're discussing the most relevant issues.
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Prioritize backlog order – Use JQL to order your backlog based on priority (e.g., rank). This ensures you discuss items in the correct sequence, starting with the most critical and urgent issues.
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Leverage detail fields – Never miss key information again. With detail fields, you’ll have all the context you need during your planning sessions, leading to more informed estimates.
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Real-time collaboration – Add comments, capture insights, and track action items as they come up. This ensures no detail slips through the cracks.
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Reference cards for context – Take your discussions to the next level with reference cards. Planning Poker gives you the ability to add deeper context, so your team’s discussions are more comprehensive.
Planning Poker for Jira Cloud integrates seamlessly into your Jira workflow, empowering your team to plan efficiently and collaboratively. With more accurate estimates, you’ll set realistic expectations for your sprints and confidently hit your project goals.
Don't let inaccurate estimates derail your project – try Planning Poker for Jira Cloud today, and experience the benefits firsthand with a 30-day free trial.