Each high-level task that must be achieved during this iteration needs to be assigned to a team member.
There are two main styles commonly used in assigning tasks:
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The project manager estimates and assigns the
tasks to the team members. This directive style works well with team members who have little
experience estimating their work.
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The project manager asks for a team member to
volunteer for a given task. The person who takes responsibility for a task will also estimate the
task. This works well with self-motivated, self-directed people.
Whatever approach the project manager uses, he or she needs to
ensure that the tasks required to achieve the iteration's goals are assigned and that the estimations fit the iteration
schedule.
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