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		lucketone 15 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: How I estimate work How single estimate accounts for different ability of each team member? E.g. Somebody new joining in will need more time.

crazygringo 15 days ago [–]

Estimates are for the team, not for an individual.

As the team grows and shrinks, the number of points delivered per sprint are expected to similarly rise and fall. A new person joining will likely take time to ramp up the number of points they're contributing.

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