Agile Project Management - Tip #5: Everyone Should Understand that Estimates Are Provisional

The video tutorial explains the process of accepting user stories into a Sprint, emphasizing that estimates are not final and can be adjusted. It highlights the importance of backlog refinement and Sprint planning, allowing team members to discuss and re-estimate user stories if new information arises.

What is the initial step when a user story is accepted into a Sprint?

• The team starts coding immediately.

• The team previews the user stories.

• The team finalizes the estimates.

• The team skips the user story.

Why should the team not stress about user story estimates?

• Estimates are only for reference.

• Estimates are always accurate.

• Estimates are not final and can be adjusted.

• Estimates are irrelevant to the Sprint.

What can team members do if they receive new information during backlog refinement?

• Finalize the current estimates.

• Wait until the next Sprint.

• Ignore the new information.

• Discuss and re-estimate the user stories.

During which meeting can user stories be re-estimated if needed?

• Daily Stand-up

• Sprint Review

• Retrospective

• Sprint Planning

What is the purpose of backlog refinement?

• To review and update user stories.

• To complete the Sprint.

• To finalize the Sprint backlog.

• To assign tasks to team members.