Activity Exemplar: Add estimation
Here is a completed exemplar along with an explanation of how the exemplar fulfills the
expectations for the activity outlined in the previous activity.
Completed Exemplar
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Assessment of Exemplar
Compare the exemplar to your completed adding estimation template. Review your work
using each of the criteria in the exemplar. What did you do well? Where can you improve?
Use your answers to these questions to guide you as you continue to progress through the
course.
Note: Your estimates may vary based on how you interpreted the acceptance criteria for
each story.
Let’s review the estimations in the exemplar:
As a potential customer, I want to find out which plants are easiest to care for so that I
can purchase low-maintenance options. Value: $$$. Estimation: 8.
Value is high, since finding the right plants can increase the chances of a new plant owner’s
success. The search and sorting options should take less effort than the Bonsai Tools, since
they won’t involve working with vendors to source items or materials. The effort is estimated
at 8, which is lower than the estimate for the Bonsai Tools story.
As a plant owner, I want to access care instructions easily so that I can keep my plant
alive longer. Value: $$$. Estimation: 8.
Value is high, since accessible care instructions can make it easier for customers to keep their
plants healthy. As a landscaping company, Office Green already has the knowledge and
resources to make the care leaflets. The effort involved is therefore closer to the search and
sorting options than the Bonsai Tools story, so the effort is also estimated at 8.
As a plant owner, I want to have the right tools to care for my plant so that I can keep it
healthy and beautiful. Value: $$. Estimation: 13.
The story brings value to customers because having the right tools can make it easier for
customers to care for their plants. Your team may need to source or manufacture products,
resulting in more effort, coordination, and costs for the company. Given the resources
required, an effort estimation of 13 or higher is appropriate—similar to the Bonsai Tools
story.
As a plant owner, I want to remember when to water my plants so that I don't under- or
overwater them. Value: $$. Estimation: 5.
Watering reminders bring value to customers who have trouble remembering when their
plants need attention. The reminder stickers should take less effort than the plant care leaflets,
so the estimated effort is 5.
As a plant owner, I want to get expert help and advice quickly so that I know what to do
if my plant gets sick. Value: $. Estimation: 8.
The value of this item is lower, since customers are just as likely to search the internet for
ways to cure their plants as they are to contact support. Live chat and longer phone support
hours would be an extension of existing support services. Therefore, the effort required is 8,
which is less than sourcing materials for plant care kits.
As a customer, I want a hassle-free way to return my order so that I can be sure I have
the right plant for me. Value: $$. Estimation: 5.
The value of an easy return process is potentially high, since it can help with customer
satisfaction and retention. The effort involved is relatively low, since linking the FAQ can be
done quickly and Office Green has prior experience with shipping and returns. Effort is
estimated at 5.
Apply what you’ve learned using Asana:
As you learned earlier, in addition to spreadsheets, many Scrum teams use more advanced
project management tools and software to manage Scrum events and related processes. These
tools can help you and your team stay organized, save time, and streamline tasks. Continue to
the next course item to learn how to complete this activity using Asana, a work management
tool that helps teams organize their work all in one place. Then, in an upcoming activity,
you’ll be able to apply what you’ve learned in Asana yourself.
Many organizations adopt similar work management tools, so familiarizing yourself with the
various options will help set you up for success. Ready to get started? Head to the next course
item to begin.
