30: Product Backlog Management with Tim Ottinger and Mark Davidson

Hosts Ryan Ripley, Tim Ottinger, Mark Davidson Discussion Ryan Ripley (@ryanripley), Tim Ottinger (@tottinge) and Mark Davidson (@AgileDelivery) got together to discuss the role of the Product Owner (PO) and Product Backlog Management. Topics ranged from Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Story Mapping, Product Backlog Item creation, and what to do when the backlog becomes unruly. A key take away form this episode is the power and importance of a physical card wall. Having a space where everything known about a product or project is visible can make or break an agile project. Such an area gives teams the space to discuss, solution, and celebrate. The tactile nature of cards also has an impact on team members that a tool cannot yet replicate. Alignment is a great benefit of card walls, as is the ability to ask a basic question: “How do we know that this product / project is a good idea?” We wrapped up with the psychological impacts of a backlog on a team. And then…we called it a night. Will you help the Agile for Humans podcast grow? Please review Agile for Humans on iTunes or Stitcher and leave your comments on the blog site. Help your friends and co-workers find Agile for Humans by sharing your favorite episodes with them. Thanks for all you do to support the show. Agile for Humans is brought to you by audible.com – get one FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/agile Resources, Plugs, and More Ryan – https://ryanripley.com AgileIndy 2016 – April 12 in Indianapolis, IN Path to Agility Conference – May 25 & 26 in Columbus, OH Mob Programming Conference – May 1 & 2 in Cambridge, MA Tim – http://industriallogic.com 14 Weird Observations About Agile Team Velocity The Scrum guide Mark – https://www.linkedin.com/in/medavidson AFH 022 – The Product Owner Role with Mark Davidson Story Mapping: Discover the Whole Story, Build the Right Product by Jeff Patton The post AFH 030: Product Backlog Management with Tim Ottinger and Mark Davidson [PODCAST] appeared first on Ryan Ripley. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices