effort

Moves group input, selection, and decision toward a concrete result through "make items visible", "clarify what the dots mean", and "discuss large or risky items".

Core question: Which items does the group indicate as especially effortful, risky, or unclear, and where are clusters or outliers that need discussion or discovery?

5-20 min

3-20

Moves backlog, sprint work, and team flow toward a concrete result through "explain the ideal day unit", "calibrate with a reference item", and "do not confuse it with calendar days".

Core question: How many ideal days are needed for this item under focused work, and what assumptions about interruptions, dependencies, and uncertainty are made?

15-60 min

2-9