Product Backlog

Optimising backlog management for prioritisation, refinement, and delivery in complex environments.

Effective backlog management encompasses techniques for prioritising, refining, and delivering work items in dynamic environments. It involves understanding stakeholder needs, utilising flow metrics, and adapting to changing requirements, while fostering collaboration and transparency to enhance team performance and value delivery.

Definition of Ready (DoR)

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Product Backlog

Discover more about Product Backlog and how it can help you in your Agile journey!
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Rethinking Backlog Management: Why a Flat Structure Boosts Agility and Value Delivery

Rethink your backlog management! Discover why a flat structure boosts agility and value delivery in your Scrum and Kanban practices.
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Mastering Product Backlog Management: Essential Skills for Product Owners

Master product backlog management with our expert guide! Learn essential strategies for new product owners to deliver maximum value. Subscribe for insights!
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The Importance of Product Backlog Management in Today's Agile Landscape

Discover why Product Backlog Management is crucial in today’s Agile landscape. Join Martin Hinshelwood as he explores its rising significance in Scrum.
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Mastering Product Backlog Management: Key Strategies for Agile Success

Master your product backlog with key strategies for prioritisation, WIP limits, and stakeholder engagement. Discover how to maximise value in Agile!
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Mastering Product Backlog Management: Insights from the New Scrum.org Course

Discover Scrum.org’s new Product Backlog Management course with Martin Hinshelwood and learn to master backlog refinement for effective product goals!
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Mastering Agile: 3 Essential Strategies to Boost Your Team's Sprint Success

Unlock your team’s potential with three essential Agile strategies: define “done,” avoid overcommitting, and prioritise refinement for smoother Sprints!
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Unlock the Power of Effective Backlog Management with our new course from Scrum.org

Master Scrum’s Product Backlog Management with our expert-led course. Enhance stakeholder engagement and data-driven decision-making for project success! 🚀
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Rethinking 'User Stories': A Call for Clarity in Product Backlog Management

Discover why ‘User Stories’ may hinder product development and learn to embrace ‘Product Backlog Items’ for clearer, more effective communication.
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Sculpting the Product Backlog: A Delicate Balance Between Lean Inventory and Future Readiness

Master the art of crafting a lean Product Backlog that balances current needs and future readiness, ensuring clarity and value for your team and stakeholders.
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Rethinking Product Backlog: Navigating Through the Weeds of Complexity

Explore innovative strategies for managing your Product Backlog in complex environments. Discover how to enhance agility and foster team autonomy today!
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Navigating the Future with a Fine-Tuned Product Backlog

Discover how a well-ordered Product Backlog can guide your Agile projects to success. Learn essential strategies for effective backlog management today!
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What Does a Poor Product Backlog Look Like?

Discover the pitfalls of a poor product backlog in this quick video with Martin Hinshelwood. Learn what to avoid for effective agile project management! #shorts
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How do you select the most valuable items for the sprint backlog?

Master the art of selecting valuable Sprint backlog items in Scrum! Join Martin as he uncovers strategic insights for effective Agile planning. 🎨📈
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What is a sprint goal?

Unlock the secrets of sprint planning! Discover common pitfalls in agility and learn to empower your team for swift market responses. 🚀📈
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What is a product backlog?

Discover the essentials of a product backlog! Learn how it helps agile teams prioritise tasks for successful product development with Martin Hinshelwood. #shorts
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If your backlog is not refined then you are doing it wrong

Ensure your Scrum team’s success by refining your Product Backlog. Discover effective strategies to enhance clarity and quality in Sprint Planning.
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The Product Goal is a commitment for the Product Backlog

Discover the importance of the Product Goal in Scrum. Learn how it drives focus and transparency for your team’s success. Is your Product Goal defined?
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Managing Projects Using Azure Boards Training

Managing Projects Using Azure Boards Training
Managing Projects Using Azure Boards Training

Azure DevOps Services provide a set of cloud-hosted tools that software teams can use as an end-to-end solution to plan, develop, test, and deliver value in the form of working software. Azure Boards enable an agile team to plan, track, and discuss work across the entire development effort. This one day course will demonstrate how an agile team can configure and use Azure Boards effectively. To maximize learning, students will work in teams, in a common team project, on a common case study.

Scrum for Product Owners Training

Scrum for Product Owners Training
Scrum for Product Owners Training

This instructor-led class is intended to help Product Owners be more effective in their role. Through a combination of presentation, discussion, and hands-on activities, attendees will learn the responsibilities and preferred practices of being the member of the Scrum Team who drives the value.

In Nexus with 5 Scrum teams, how can the Product Owner attend all Sprint Planning events?

Discover how a Product Owner can effectively manage Sprint Planning across multiple Scrum teams in a Nexus. Enhance your Agile practices today!
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What's the best way to work around multiple PO?

Discover effective strategies for managing multiple Product Owners and enhancing backlog ownership to drive value delivery in your Scrum team.
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What's new in Visual Studio 2013 Team Foundation Server Preview

Discover the latest features in Visual Studio 2013 Team Foundation Server! Enhance your agile practices with powerful tools for collaboration and testing.
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TFS 2012 Agile Planning Tools Issue - nested tasks makes the parent task disappear

Discover why using nested tasks in TFS 2012 Agile Planning Tools can lead to issues. Learn the best practices for effective backlog management.
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You can't stack rank hierarchical work items?

Explore the challenges of stack ranking hierarchical work items in software development. Learn effective strategies to enhance your team’s productivity and organization.
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Product Owners are not a myth

Discover the vital role of Product Owners in Scrum. Learn how they maximize value and manage backlogs effectively for successful agile development.
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