DiscoverThe Humanizing Work Show#196 How to Fix Story Point Estimation
#196 How to Fix Story Point Estimation

#196 How to Fix Story Point Estimation

Update: 2025-09-01
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Story points are everywhere in agile teams, but too often they’re misunderstood and frustrating. In this episode, we explain how story points really work as a form of Reference Class Forecasting and show you how to use them the right way.


You’ll learn:




  • Why story points often fail teams




  • The simple move that makes them accurate and useful




  • How to handle common questions about estimation




Whether you’re a product owner, scrum master, or team lead, this episode will help you move past the frustration and get real value from story points.


Show notes, links, and transcript for this episode: https://www.humanizingwork.com/how-to-fix-story-point-estimation/

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#196 How to Fix Story Point Estimation

#196 How to Fix Story Point Estimation

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