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Q of the Week: In large scale estimation, who should estimate the product backlog items?
Estimates should always be done by the people who will be doing the work.
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.
Question of the Week: Who is responsible for maintaining the Sprint Backlog?
The Sprint Backlog belongs solely to the Development Team.
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....
Q of the Week: Is there value in incremental delivery even if it doesn’t get released right away?
Yes! People need to see and experience a product to confirm their vision. Having a completed increment allows everyone, including the...
The Hidden Future: Why Your Next Big Breakthrough is Already Being Built (By Your Users)
Stop the brainstorming theatre. Discover why the most successful CPOs and Product Managers don't wait for inspiration—they hunt for 'Lead Users' who are already building the future with duct tape and spreadsheets. Learn the disciplined curiosity framework for turning user hacks into market breakthroughs.
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...
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