estimating-work

Guide Planning Poker sessions to estimate story points for user stories.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/toddbadams/SBFoundation --skill estimating-work-toddbadams
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Skill: estimating-work
Source: https://github.com/toddbadams/SBFoundation/tree/main/.claude/skills/product/estimating-work
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/toddbadams/SBFoundation --skill estimating-work-toddbadams

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams accurately estimate the effort required for development tasks, improving planning for sprints, roadmaps, and project timelines.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Relative Estimation: Utilizes story points and T-shirt sizing for consistent relative sizing.
  • Estimation Techniques: Supports Planning Poker and Three-Point Estimation.
  • Use Case: When planning a new feature, use this Skill to guide the team through a Planning Poker session to arrive at a consensus story point estimate for the user stories.

Quick Start

Guide the team through a Planning Poker session for the new user story.

Frequently Asked Questions about estimating-work

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I estimate development effort for agile user stories?

To estimate development effort accurately, use relative estimation techniques like story points and T-shirt sizing. These methods consider complexity, uncertainty, and risk to improve sprint and roadmap planning accuracy.

How does Planning Poker work for sprint planning?

Planning Poker facilitates sprint planning by guiding teams through a collaborative session to arrive at a consensus story point estimate for user stories. It considers complexity, uncertainty, and risk to improve estimation accuracy.

What is the difference between story points and T-shirt sizing?

Story points and T-shirt sizing are both relative estimation methodologies for development effort. Story points assign numerical values to tasks, while T-shirt sizing uses categories like small, medium, or large for consistent relative sizing.

When should I use Three-Point Estimation in project management?

Use Three-Point Estimation in project management when you need to account for uncertainty and risk in development tasks. It is an agile estimation technique that improves accuracy in sprint and roadmap planning.

Can I use T-shirt sizing for roadmap planning?

Yes, you can use T-shirt sizing for roadmap planning to achieve consistent relative sizing of development effort. It allows teams to categorize tasks by effort while considering complexity and uncertainty.