Agile Project Management - Step 2 - Prioritization

The video tutorial explains how to prioritize product backlog items (PBIs) based on their business value. The product owner compares items to determine their priority, focusing on business value, size, and risk. High-priority items are placed at the top of the backlog for the scrum team to address first. Techniques like relative weighting and innovation games help balance stakeholder demands. The tutorial emphasizes keeping backlog items concise and eliminating unnecessary features to ensure effective sprint planning and product delivery.

What is the primary focus when prioritizing product backlog items?

• The size of the item

• The business value of the item

• The associated risks

• The technical complexity

When selecting work for a Sprint, what type of backlog items should the scrum team prioritize?

• Items with the highest business value

• Items with the most technical complexity

• Items that are easiest to implement

• Items with the least associated risk

What is a key characteristic of backlog items that are ready for a Sprint?

• They are large and complex

• They are vague and undefined

• They are clear and testable

• They are low in business value

What is one technique mentioned for making prioritization easier?

• Random selection

• Relative weighting

• Alphabetical ordering

• First-come, first-served

Why is it important to prioritize work effectively?

• To ensure all user stories are delivered

• To minimize stakeholder involvement

• To reduce the risk of delivering incomplete user stories

• To increase the number of features