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Master Agile Estimation Top Techniques For Scrum & Kanban


Date: 2 February 2023 | Posted by: voska89
Master Agile Estimation Top Techniques For Scrum & Kanban
Last updated 4/2022
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Language: English | Size: 310.55 MB | Duration: 2h 19m
Gain the skills to create Scrum & Kanban based agile estimates that work for both your agile team and your stakeholders


What you'll learn
Discover how to set up an estimation process that suits your environment
Gain in-depth knowledge of the most popular estimation techniques used by modern agile teams
Identify and troubleshoot common estimation problems
Recognise when to re-estimate & when not to
Gain skills you can apply immediately - 10 practical exercises included
Requirements
The course will assume basic knowledge of Agile Scrum & Kanban theory including values, roles, events & artifacts.
Description
The conflict around estimatesDo you have a love-hate relationship with estimates? Businesses demand them but agile teams see them as something stakeholders use against them. In a complex agile project, an estimate can feel like a binding commitment and a stranglehold. In this course, you will learn how to create agile estimates that work for both your team and your stakeholders.What you'll get from this courseI created this course and packed it with practical, real-world experiences that I've gained working with Agile teams around the world.This is primarily a "learn by doing" course. So all theory is paired with practical exercises we'll complete together in your workbook.With this course, you'll...Discover how to set up an estimation process that suits your environmentGain in-depth knowledge of the most popular estimation techniques used by modern agile teamsBe able to identify and troubleshoot common estimation problemsRecognize when to re-estimate & when not toGain skills you can apply immediately via "9 practical exercises"The practical exercises you'll complete include.Estimating the height of dogs using "dog points" (relative estimation)Performing velocity calculationsEstimating using a reference pointRunning a pointing poker sessionWhich estimation technique to use for various scenarios and more.Why learn agile estimation?Agile estimation is difficult. Most teams struggle with it. When the estimation process is broken, estimates feel impossible to achieve, or overinflated. Stakeholder relationships begin to deteriorate. And management starts to push back on estimates, thinking teams can complete more and more, and are disappointed when unrealistic goals are not met. In defense, teams begin to spend too much time in planning, at the cost of building.But how do you fix this? In a field where so many teams follow counter-productive practices, copying others won't work.This course will help set your team on the right path by showing you how to establish estimation best practices and troubleshoot existing issuesSo Let's Do This! Enroll now and sharpen your Estimation skills.I'll see you inside!
Overview
Section 1: Introduction
Lecture 1 Welcome & course overview
Lecture 2 What is an estimate?
Lecture 3 Get your course workbook
Lecture 4 Join the Community
Lecture 5 Exercise #1: Quick estimation exercise
Lecture 6 Adjusting course speed
Section 2: Estimation Fundamentals
Lecture 7 Section introduction
Lecture 8 What makes a good estimate?
Lecture 9 Estimation best practices
Lecture 10 The planning onion
Lecture 11 Estimating using story points
Lecture 12 Exercise #2: Estimate using dog points
Lecture 13 Calculating team velocity
Lecture 14 Exercise #3: Calculate your teams velocity
Lecture 15 Estimating in ideal days
Lecture 16 Exercise #4: Discussion questions
Lecture 17 Velocity driven vs commitment driven planning
Lecture 18 Estimation scale
Lecture 19 Exercise #5: Relative estimation
Lecture 20 Using reference stories
Lecture 21 When to re-estimate
Section 3: Estimation Techniques
Lecture 22 Section introduction
Lecture 23 Planning poker
Lecture 24 Exercise #6: Pointing poker session
Lecture 25 T-shirt sizing
Lecture 26 Bucket system
Lecture 27 Silent estimation
Lecture 28 Three-point Method
Lecture 29 Exercise #7: Choosing a technique
Section 4: Estimation Troubleshooting
Lecture 30 Section introduction
Lecture 31 Why we struggle with estimation
Lecture 32 Writing user stories
Lecture 33 Exercise #8: Re-write user stories
Lecture 34 Multi-tasking
Lecture 35 Exercise #9: Multi-task vs single-task
Lecture 36 Ignoring Uncertainty
Lecture 37 Unstable Teams
Section 5: Conclusion
Lecture 38 Course recap & key takeaways
Lecture 39 Download Course Notes
Lecture 40 Bonus Lecture
A member of a newly formed Agile team (Product Owner, Dev or Scrum Master).,A member of an existing Agile team looking to level up on estimation techniques, tools & troubleshooting (Product Owner, Dev or Scrum Master).,Recently Scrum certified and seeking practical skills on developing estimates that teams are comfortable with and management can rely on.


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