Product Management Certification with Agile Product Owner and Scrum - Tip 26

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of handling new input effectively. Input can originate from various sources, including stakeholders and the development team. It is crucial to accept input but ensure it is placed in the unscheduled backlog section. The product owner is responsible for prioritizing and correctly placing input in the product backlog. Firmness is necessary to prevent pressure from others and ensure input is handled appropriately.

What is the recommended approach when receiving new input for the product backlog?

• Accept input only from the development team.

• Accept input whenever it comes and place it in the unscheduled backlog session.

• Ignore all input until the next scheduled meeting.

• Reject input from stakeholders.

Who is responsible for prioritizing and placing input on the product backlog?

• The product owner

• The stakeholders

• The development team

• The project manager

Why is it important to know where to place input on the product backlog?

• To reduce the workload of the development team

• To make it easier for stakeholders to access

• To prevent serious mix-ups

• To ensure it is ignored

What should a product owner do if someone pressures them to handle their input urgently?

• Ignore their request

• Be firm and ensure input is placed in the correct backlog slot

• Delegate the decision to the development team

• Immediately prioritize their input

What happens if input is not placed in the right slot on the backlog?

• It will be escalated to the stakeholders

• It will be handled by the development team

• It will receive no attention

• It will be prioritized automatically