Planning Poker for Improved Project Delivery
Abstract
A project is typically formed in order to create value for a business in the form of a solution, a service, a product or similar.[1] The ability to complete a project successfully relies on a team’s ability to meet the goals of the project, on time and on budget. A key element to delivering a successful project is the accurate estimation of how much work needs to be done to reach the goals of the project, how the work will be broken down so it can be achieved and when each task should be initiated. If teams do not plan accordingly, deadlines will not be met, risking delays and the success of the project.
This article will cover the aspect of effective planning for successful project delivery through the use of an estimation technique known as Planning Poker. Typically used in an Agile approach to project management, Planning Poker helps teams more effectively judge how long tasks will be take to complete, by including different expert opinions from the team when estimating.[2]
More accurate completion times for tasks allows for better project planning, better project execution and a more realistic deadline for the project, helping meet business objectives and stakeholder expectations on time and on budget.[3]
References
- ↑ Project Management Institute Inc. (PMI), 2017, "Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge", 6th Edition.
- ↑ Cohn, M., "Agile Estimating and Planning", Prentice Hall, November 2005. Retrieved on 18 February 2019.
- ↑ Project Management Institute Inc. (PMI), 2017, "Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge", 6th Edition.
