Agile Estimation Guide
Remote Planning Poker
Distributed teams need the same estimation rigor as in-person sessions — with tools that reduce friction and keep everyone engaged.
Remote planning poker replaces physical cards with a shared online room. Each participant joins via link, votes on their device, and sees results in real time when the facilitator reveals cards.
Remote session checklist
- Share the room link and backlog context before the meeting
- Use video for discussion, but vote inside the planning poker tool
- Keep stories visible with clear acceptance criteria
- Reveal votes simultaneously to prevent anchoring
- Record final estimates in your issue tracker after each story
Why PlanITPoker works for remote teams
PlanITPoker offers instant room creation, QR code sharing, anonymous voting until reveal, and vote distribution charts — everything a remote Scrum team needs without installing software or creating accounts.
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