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Description
Release planning, also known as PI planning, is a standard procedure among scaled scrum teams and is usually conducted over a specific timeframe such as a quarter or a designated number of sprints, often five. During this planning phase, tasks from the product backlog are allocated to teams and assigned to specific sprints, with priorities set based on the targeted release version. Typically, the work is already organized and prioritized in the product backlog prior to this release planning session. This article aims to explore ways to measure the effectiveness of release planning after the meeting has concluded. It will identify suitable metrics and reports that can be utilized to evaluate the discrepancies between the planned and actual outcomes, as well as to demonstrate the return on investment (ROI) for management concerning the resources spent on release planning meetings. Given that such meetings can require significant resources—like a team of 100 members engaged over two days, equating to 1,600 hours—the analysis of these metrics becomes crucial for justifying the investment. The importance of continuous evaluation after release planning cannot be overstated, as it directly impacts future planning efforts and overall team productivity.
Description
Planning Poker is a powerful, user-friendly tool designed to enhance sprint planning by helping agile teams generate accurate estimates and foster constructive team conversations. Ideal for both remote and co-located teams, it facilitates anonymous voting on story points, highlighting disagreements and encouraging deeper discussion to achieve consensus. The platform seamlessly integrates with major project management software like Jira, allowing users to import stories instantly and export final estimates and notes back into their workflows. Teams can either import existing stories or create new ones during planning sessions, making it flexible and efficient. Customizable features such as scoring scales and timers ensure the tool fits various team preferences and workflows. Planning Poker is trusted by hundreds of agile teams daily to streamline estimation ceremonies and improve sprint outcomes. The engaging interface and thoughtful design make planning sessions more enjoyable and productive. Endorsed by Mike Cohn, a founding member of Mountain Goat Software, it’s recognized as a top solution for effective agile estimation.
API Access
Has API
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API Access
Has API
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Integrations
Jira
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Pricing Details
$3.95 per month
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
Yes
Android App
Yes
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
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In Person
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Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
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Vendor Details
Company Name
Agilebin
Country
United States
Website
www.agilebin.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
Planning Poker
Website
www.planningpoker.com
Product Features
Agile Project Management Tools
Backlog Management
No
Feedback Management
No
Gantt/Timeline View
No
Kanban Board
No
Prioritization
No
Request Management
No
Resource Management
No
Retrospectives Management
No
Status Tracking
No
Supports Scrum
No
Team Management
No
Template Management
No
Workflow Management
No
Scrum
Backlog Management
No
Collaboration Board
No
Daily Reports
No
Iteration Management
No
KPI Monitoring
No
Milestone Tracking
No
Prioritization
No
Progress Tracking
No
Release Planning
No
Roadmapping
No
Sprint Planning
No
Task Management
No
Product Features
Agile Project Management Tools
Backlog Management
No
Feedback Management
No
Gantt/Timeline View
No
Kanban Board
No
Prioritization
No
Request Management
No
Resource Management
No
Retrospectives Management
No
Status Tracking
No
Supports Scrum
No
Team Management
No
Template Management
No
Workflow Management
No