Agile Project Management Refining your Product Backlog

Agile scrum is almost a universally accepted methodology for product owners, development teams and customers the world over. Product backlog refinement is a critical agile project management activity that must be looked into in detail.

The moment one hears the words “product backlog” the understanding is there is a ready list of items, features or enhancements that just need to be worked upon.

Far from true. The product itself and the vision are easily overlooked. The word product in the product backlog is there for a reason 

Understanding the Product Backlog

Having a robust and clear understanding of the product and the vision is crucial to getting there.

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A Guide to Budgeting with Agile Projects

Agile project management is a very involved process. While it is designed to improve project management in numerous ways — and by most accounts does just that — it still involves large teams, a variety of tasks, and a degree of flexibility that other methods don’t account for. If you’re not familiar with the ins and outs, our comprehensive guide to agile can serve as a nice introduction.

But basically, it’s a project management process designed to foster collaboration with stakeholders, on-the-go adjustments, and rapid prototype delivery, all in the name of achieving a perfected final product.
Generally speaking, agile project management is viewed as a very effective modern method.
The emphasis on collaboration and adaptability make it the preference of many development teams and clients alike, and the end products often come closer to meeting expectations than those developed via other projects processes.

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