ozerohax/templates/skills/planning/estimation

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

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<section>Breakdown</section> <section>Estimation method</section> <section>Estimate range</section> <section>Assumptions</section> <section>What could change the estimate</section> </output_format>

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

<do_not> <item importance="critical">Do not give a single exact number without a range when there is uncertainty</item> <item importance="high">Do not mix an estimate with a delivery commitment</item> </do_not>