How do you select the most valuable items for the sprint backlog?

Navigating Sprint Backlog Selection I think it’s time we decode the Sprint Backlog selection and that we take some time for a reality check when it comes to the Sprint Backlog.  ✨ Today, I’m bringing you some grounded insights on a question that is asked often in Agile circles.  🚀 How do you select the […]

What is a Sprint Backlog?

Interpreting the Sprint Backlog One of the most common inquiries I encounter is, “What is a Sprint Backlog?”  📝 The Scrum Guide offers a blueprint answer, but let’s break it down further into three pillars of three key elements. The Sprint Backlog, in my words, is essentially three things tied together: 1. The Sprint Goal: […]

How do you select the most valuable items for the sprint backlog?

In the #scrumguide, the authors speak of the importance of a strong #sprintbacklog and the need for developers to work on the most valuable items for the upcoming #sprint, but it doesn’t tell you how to do that. In this short video, Martin HInshelwood explains how to select the most valuable items for a #sprintbacklog […]

What is a sprint backlog?

A sprint backlog is one of the artefacts in #scrum. It’s also a critical part of setting expectations for the #sprint, and ensuring that the #scrumteam are working on the most valuable items for the customer, #productowner, and product stakeholders. In this short video, Martin Hinshelwood explains what a #sprintbacklog is, how they are assembled, […]

The Sprint Goal is a commitment for the Sprint Backlog

In the 2020 Scrum Guide Ken and Jeff augmented the idea of the Sprint Goal. The Sprint Goal is a commitment to ensure transparency and focus against progress during a Sprint. The Sprint Goal is the single objective for the Sprint. Although the Sprint Goal is a commitment by the Developers, it provides flexibility in […]

Who should lead the Sprint Review? Why? How? 

Leading the Sprint Review – A Strategic Roadmap for Agile Success 🚀  In the ever-evolving world of Agile project management, the Sprint review emerges as a critical juncture, pivotal to the success and direction of your project. It’s a moment to pause, reflect, and recalibrate, ensuring that every effort aligns seamlessly with the overarching goals.   […]

What should be top of mind when a Scrum team prepare for a Sprint review? 

Unleashing the Power of Stakeholder Engagement in Sprint Reviews 💡🔍  In the Agile landscape, effective stakeholder engagement during Sprint reviews can be a defining factor for success.   Let’s explore how to transform these interactions into impactful opportunities.  The Essential Element of Effective Sprint Reviews 🌟  Stakeholder engagement is not just an add-on but a critical […]

How does a Scrum team decide on a Sprint goal? 

Deciphering the Sprint Goal Enigma 🎯   The Sprint goal is the North Star for any Scrum team – a beacon that guides the team’s efforts throughout the Sprint. But the million-dollar question remains: How does one conjure this all-important goal?   If you peek into the Scrum Guide, you might be led to believe it’s a […]

How does a Scrum team create a sprint goal?

The Art of Sprint Goal Creation I’m back here again to discuss another fascinating aspect of the Scrum universe, which is the Scrum team’s journey in the art of creating a Sprint Goal.🎯  Combining Strategic and Tactical Directions The inception of a valuable sprint goal necessitates the Scrum team to pull in a whole lot […]

How does a Scrum team estimate what can be delivered in a Sprint?

Navigating the Uncertainties of Sprint Estimations in Scrum Teams Today, let’s delve deep into a fascinating question which is, “How does a scrum team estimate what can be delivered in a single Sprint?” It’s a great question, and I must admit, the ultimate answer might surprise many – maybe they don’t! Grab a seat as […]