Using AI tools for backlog prioritization offers a dynamic way to reshuffle the deck based on a different set of assumptions. In a previous post, I described how a lightweight Weighted Shortest Job First methodology can use Size and Impact ratings to provide a quantitative ranking of backlog items. The key is that Impact is … Continue reading AI Backlog Prioritization
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Lightweight Approach to Quantifying Backlog Items for Prioritization
A challenging but critical aspect of the Product Owner's role is to ensure the backlog is prioritized so that the most valuable and important items are being worked by the team. For major initiatives, the prioritization process can follow an economic model that ensures it provides a solid return and it can be gauged for … Continue reading Lightweight Approach to Quantifying Backlog Items for Prioritization
Backlog Grooming: Scrum’s Red Headed Stepchild
Backlog grooming differentiates good scrum teams from ones that are just scraping by. Viewed by some people as optional, there is often a temptation to skip it in favor of remaining focused on the current sprint. Experienced teams understand that backlog grooming can have an impact not just on the next sprint planning meeting but … Continue reading Backlog Grooming: Scrum’s Red Headed Stepchild
Does Agile Make Business Analysts Obsolete?
One of the most challenging aspects of adopting agile is requirements gathering and definition. The challenge is not because agile has complex methods for describing requirements, rather quite the opposite. Agile methods such as writing a user story on an index card and then relying on conversations between developers, product owners, and users to carry … Continue reading Does Agile Make Business Analysts Obsolete?
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