Backlog refinement-Key to a successful Sprint
What i s Product Backlog Refinement? Product backlog refinement—in the past was called backlog grooming since it includes keeping the product backlog clean and orderly. Great refinement helps your team: Avoid surprises during sprint planning Reduce rework due to misunderstood stories Deliver value faster, with fewer blockers Refinement is when a team and its product owner look at the top items on the product backlog to make sure each is sufficiently well understood and small enough to be brought into the next sprint. That means breaking down large items, adding detail, estimating effort, and generally getting your stories “ready” for the team to work on. I like to hold the product backlog refinement meetings at the start of the current sprint to iron out any issues in the Sprint backlog and again about three days before the end of the current sprint. This gives the Product Owner sufficient time to prioritize the backlog for the next Sprint. Why Refin...