The (mis)adventures of an agile coach
Product Backlog Items (PBIs) should be “bite-sized” in Scrum so that they can be completed in a single Sprint. This ensures that the team can savor the flavor of delivering value frequently, while also keeping the work manageable. Like a delicious meal that isn’t too filling! When PBIs are too large, the team may struggle … Read more
A Definition of Ready (DoR) is a useful tool for ensuring that PBIs are prepared for development. A DoR is a shared understanding of what it means for a PBI to be ready, and it is used during Product Backlog Refinements to ensure that PBIs in the Product Backlog are well-understood, refined, and ready for … Read more
The Product Backlog Refinement is an important (but unofficial) Scrum event that helps to ensure that the Product Backlog is well-maintained and organized, and that the most important PBIs are ready for development. The Scrum Master facilitates these refinements by providing guidance and support to the Scrum Team and assisting in the smooth operation of … Read more