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* Estimates are done by one group. And so do not reflect the total view of what is required to do the work. | * Estimates are done by one group. And so do not reflect the total view of what is required to do the work. | ||
- | The agile approach to estimation is aimed at improving these outcomes. The agile approach stresses speed, full team involvement, | + | The agile approach to estimation is aimed at improving these outcomes. |
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+ | <WRAP Box>The agile approach stresses speed, full team involvement, | ||
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+ | What is interesting is that from the perspective of the people doing the work (team / team of teams) the agile approach provides additional reason to do estimation: | ||
* Clarity: Teams understand the type of work they do and what the market is asking for. They can ask clarifying questions to make acceptance criteria detailed enough for them implement the work. Through discussion as a result of estimation there is increased clarity for the whole Team. | * Clarity: Teams understand the type of work they do and what the market is asking for. They can ask clarifying questions to make acceptance criteria detailed enough for them implement the work. Through discussion as a result of estimation there is increased clarity for the whole Team. |
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