Agile Project Management - Tip #1: PO Should Know that They Will Be Expected to Present Enough Work

The video tutorial discusses the importance of preparing enough work for backlog refinement sessions, suggesting that teams should have work ready for two sprints beyond the current one. This approach allows for flexibility in case user stories are deprioritized or require adjustments based on feedback. It also emphasizes the benefits of having refined user stories and the need for collaboration between the Product Owner (PO) and the team. The tutorial suggests that this collaboration doesn't need to be extensive but should involve a rough estimation of the work involved.

Why is it important to present work that can last beyond the current sprint during backlog refinement sessions?

• To impress stakeholders with extra work

• To ensure there is always work available if priorities change

• To reduce the workload of the team

• To avoid attending future meetings

What is one benefit of having refined user stories ready, even if they are not immediately needed?

• It allows team members to take longer breaks

• It reduces the need for team meetings

• It helps in freeing up team members for other tasks

• It ensures all user stories are completed in one sprint

What role does the Product Owner play in preparing work for future sprints?

• The Product Owner should collaborate with the team for rough estimates

• The Product Owner must finalize all user stories alone

• The Product Owner needs to approve all work without team input

• The Product Owner should avoid discussing user stories with the team

How should discussions during backlog refinement sessions be conducted?

• They should be lengthy and detailed

• They should involve all stakeholders in the company

• They should be brief and based on rough estimates

• They should focus only on current sprint tasks

Where might the team have previously encountered the user stories discussed in backlog refinement?

• In release planning meetings

• In retrospective meetings

• During daily stand-up meetings

• During team-building exercises