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A product backlog is more than just a list of tasks; it’s the foundation of Agile planning. It contains everything from features and bug fixes to improvements and technical work. But the real challenge is not collecting backlog items—it’s knowing how to prioritize them effectively. A well-structured backlog ensures that Agile and Scrum teams focus […]

Lean Thinking is a core principle behind Agile methodologies, and the Scrum Guide emphasizes it clearly: “Lean thinking reduces waste.” But what does that mean in practice, and how does Scrum help teams achieve it? Simply put, Lean Thinking encourages teams to identify activities that do not add value, reduce their impact, and focus on […]

In Agile software development, user story estimation was originally designed as a compass, helping teams understand the effort needed to turn a Product Backlog item into working value. Over time, however, this practice has drifted away from its true intent. Instead of supporting collaboration and adaptability, estimation has often become tangled in misconceptions and misuses. […]

In traditional project management, many believe that if requirements are clearly documented at the beginning, users will get exactly what they want. Unfortunately, that’s rarely true. What usually happens is that users receive exactly what was written down, which may not always match what they actually need. Agile frameworks like Scrum address this challenge by […]

In Agile and Scrum, teams often hear about the Definition of Done (DoD), the criteria that show when a story is complete. But many teams also use something called a Definition of Ready (DoR). While it can look like a helpful practice at first, if not used carefully, it can actually create problems for the […]