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Notes:

This article gives some tips on preventing bad estimates and improving estimates. The takeaways are:

• Let history be your guide;
• Ask for details (proof);
• Challenge the numbers;
• Measure;
• Bracket the work;
• Get a second opinion;
• Remember that two heads are better than one;
• Give feedback;
• Reward and penalise;
• Develop a culture;

There is some very good advice in this article. It's well worth reading.