Like PairProgramming, using a fellow human to bounce ideas off of while coming up with a plan. This technique is not, as far as I know, acknowledged by name any where. It is, however, something I've done for a long time; I just didn't know what name to give it until someone mentioned it in conjunction with LetYourLogsBecomeYourPlans.
Steps I follow when PairPlanning:
- Define the problem or solution
- Find a person to pair with
- Agree on the definition of the problem or solution
- Brainstorm an approach
Some things to think about:
- Like with PairProgramming, one person is driving at a time; but, that responsibility can be turned over to the other at any time
- No arguments: refine ideas, don't debate them
- Don't redefine the problem/solution after its been agreed on, unless both of you agree that your definition is broken first
- Focus on approach, not implementation
There's definitely more, but I think many people do a lot of this by nature. Perhaps formalizing it would help with productivity and communication within a team or ProjectTeam.
-- DarrenMeyer