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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...

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...

Infographic: Sprint Planning

Sprint Planning marks ❌ the start of the Sprint. This poster contains the essentials for understanding Sprint Planning as per the latest...

How to Combat Scrum Team Burnout

Burnout is the result of too much demand versus too little capacity. The primary way to combat burnout is through prioritization. The...

Types of Release Planning with tips for Distributed Product Owners

In addition to backlog refinement and ensuring team adherence to set rules and standards, the Product Owner has the responsibility of...

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...

Q of the Week: Why is the "Definition of Ready" so crucial to Distributed Teams?

Informal backlog refinement doesn't typically happen in a distributed setting. The need for a well-defined "Definition of Ready" is more...

Try Shorter Sprints for Remote Teams

Having difficulty making remote Scrum teams collaborate effectively? Try shorter Sprints. Sprints are the heartbeat of Scrum. They set...