Planning Poker Blog

A complete step-by-step guide for facilitators running their first planning poker session, with preparation checklists and sample scripts.

Discover why planning poker uses Fibonacci numbers instead of linear scales. Learn the mathematical and psychological reasons behind this estimation technique.

Decode planning poker card values from 0 to 100. Learn what each number represents, when to use each card, and how to estimate effectively with your team.

Create recurring planning poker sessions that run automatically, notify your team in Slack or Microsoft Teams, and import unestimated issues without lifting a finger.

Discover how James Grenning invented Planning Poker in 2002 to solve estimation bias, and why Mike Cohn's popularization made it essential for agile teams worldwide.

Learn the essential planning poker rules and how to play effectively. Master card values, voting process, and reach consensus with this complete step-by-step guide.

Learn what planning poker is, how it works, and why agile teams use it for accurate story point estimation. A practical beginner's guide with implementation tips.

Import unestimated issues from Jira, estimate with your team, and push story points back automatically. No more copying values between tools.

Import unestimated issues from Linear, estimate collaboratively with your team, and sync story points back instantly. Built for modern engineering teams who demand speed and simplicity.

Everything you need to know about planning poker estimation, from basic concepts to advanced techniques for distributed teams.

Discover why planning poker outperforms traditional estimation methods and how it can improve your team's accuracy and collaboration.

Master remote planning poker sessions with proven strategies for virtual collaboration, engagement, and accurate estimation.

Learn how to integrate planning poker into your sprint planning process for more accurate estimates and better team alignment.