Fibonacci Agile Estimation

Teams are recommended to perform planning poker to estimate Task complexity relative to other tasks.  Using the sequence (1, 2, 3, 5, 8) proceed with these steps: 

1. The SD/PM gives the team an overview of a task.

2. The team is given time to discuss and ask questions. Team members should not mention any estimation numbers so that estimates are not biased. The moderator should record a summary of the discussion and can use a timer to limit the discussion time.

3. Each team member places both hands below the table. Each person then extends the number of fingers (1, 2, 3, 5, 8). This will be their estimate of the Task complexity to complete.

4. Team members show their cards simultaneously when asked by the SD/PM . 

5. If everybody selects the same number, you’re done. That number is used for the estimate, and you can move on to the next story.

6. Individuals who have selected numbers that are significantly higher or lower than other numbers are given time to justify their estimates and the SD or PM will decide the number.

7. The process repeats for each task. 

8. As Tasks are updated in the database Task will come with a complexity number.