planning-estimation

name	planning-estimation
description	Time/effort estimation: method, range, assumptions, uncertainty

Provide a transparent estimate tied to decomposition and risks Change inventory or work decomposition Blockers/dependencies/quality/process constraints Estimate by phases (analysis/implementation/tests/rollout) or by components Pick an estimation method (three-point, t-shirt, points) and name it Provide a range (min/likely/max) and assumptions List factors that can move the estimate

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Breakdown

Estimation method

Estimate range

Assumptions

What could change the estimate

<quality_rules> The estimate is based on decomposition, not on "gut feel" A range and assumptions are provided </quality_rules>

<do_not> Do not give a single exact number without a range when there is uncertainty Do not mix an estimate with a delivery commitment </do_not>