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Product Backlog Tips for Distributed Teams
· Keep a clear "Definition of Ready" and implement it · Use Agile product management tools such as Jira to maintain...


The Developer Role in Product Backlog Refinement
The Product Owner and the Development Team collaborate in the refinement process as an ongoing activity.


Infographic: Product Increment
An Increment is the output of all the Product Backlog items completed during a Sprint and the value of the increments of all previous...


The Significance of Feature Traceability for Product Owners
Every backlog item must be traceable back to its source. Giving the team context as to why they’re developing each feature will help...


The 5 Elements of the "Definition of Ready"
The Definition of Ready is not a Scrum term, but more of an industry practice. I think it should be an official aspect of Scrum because...


Use Points to Estimate Product Backlog Items
In Scrum, estimating product backlog items, also known as sizing user stories, helps the development team determine how to commit for the...


The Product Backlog Explained
The Product Backlog is the single source of truth for work that is needed to achieve the product goal.


3+5+3 = Scrum. The only Formula you will Need in Scrum.
That means employing the only formula you will need in Scrum (3+5+3) i.e. 3 roles, 5 events, and 3 artifacts.


Infographic: Product Backlog
The Product Backlog is a living artifact. It is never complete. It is the single source of truth for the work needed for the products....


How to Manage Burn-Out With Agile
Agile can help prevent situations where burn-out can become prevalent and you might already be “managing” burn-out.


Question of the Week - What are must-haves for a “ready” product backlog item??
You need these 5 elements in order to label your Product Backlog Item "ready".


Product Backlog Tips for Distributed Teams
· Keep a clear "Definition of Ready" and implement it · Use Agile product management tools such as Jira to maintain...


Guide to the Sprint Backlog
The Sprint Backlog is one of three scrum artifacts. It used to forecast the functionality of the next product increment. It contains...


What does a Product Owner Do?
Most companies have canceled their yearly holiday party and extended their return-to-work dates given the recent rise in COVID cases....


The Developer Role in Product Backlog Refinement
The Product Owner and the Development Team collaborate in the refinement process as an ongoing activity.


The Difference between a Chief Product Owner and a Proxy Product Owner
A proxy PO can create more problems than it solves. One of the primary benefits of a dedicated PO is to shorten the decision-making time.


Pattern: Scale Scrum through Mitosis
Pattern: Scale Scrum through Mitosis and amplify your strengths instead of your weaknesses When scaling Agile, it’s easy to think that...


How the PM and Scrum Master can Limit Unnecessary Meetings
Meetings are sometimes held to gain validation or clarification from management or leadership. However, in a self-organizing environment...


Infographic: The Sprint Review
The Sprint Review is held on the last day of the Sprint to inspect the increment and adapt if needed. This poster contains the...
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