6 Tips for Effective Product Backlog Refinement
If you’re familiar with Scrum, you might have heard the term backlog refinement. Though not an official Scrum ceremony based on the official Scrum guide, Scrum practitioners have found backlog refinement an important event in their practice. But many are struggling to keep a good backlog refinement session going.
Getting Started with Kanban: Frequently Asked Questions Part 3
In parts 1 and 2 of our Kanban Frequently Asked Questions series, we covered more of what Kanban is and how to implement it. For those who are already practicing Agile methodologies, you might be wondering how Kanban fits into the puzzle. We’ve rounded up the most common questions
Kanban Backlog Refining: When & How to Do it
Article was last updated in November 2022. Managing a product backlog can be one of the most challenging responsibilities that a Product Owner (PO) can have. We know that POs need to keep their backlogs refined. But it’s easier said than done. My PO journey started out miserably because
Getting Started with Kanban: Frequently Asked Questions Part 2
We’ve covered the basics of getting started with Kanban in Part 1 of the Frequently Asked Questions about Kanban 3-part series. Now, let’s dive in a bit more. Some of you might be in the process of transitioning to Kanban from a different project management methodology. Others may have
Metrics and The Four Horsemen
Webster Dictionary defines Transformation as: To change in composition or structure; to change the outward form or appearance. This can be a daunting and even challenging endeavor especially for larger organizations that have instituted policies and processes that make change difficult. When our organization starts down the path of
