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summary
Argues for replacing story-point estimates with Kanban flow metrics, tracking cycle time and work item age and visualizing results in a cycle time scatter plot. Shows historical data where the 85% line equals 16 days, so items expected to finish ≤16 days are pulled and larger items are right-sized or split. Reports planning poker time savings, clearer day-to-day actions to reduce wait time, and points to the Kanban Guide and proconban.org for step-by-step adoption.
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