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Coin toss exercise

On June 18, 2009 · 5 Comments · In Facilitation Exercises, Product Backlog

This is a variation of “Value Flow” exercise that Sanjeev Augustine did at Scrumgathering 2009 in Orlando. I found this exercise very useful to demonstrate the benefits of prioritization and lower batch sizes. I have facilitated a variation on this exercise with different learning objectives. Below is a detailed description of how I run [...]

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Recognizing Bottleneck's

On March 24, 2009 · 1 Comment · In Experience, Product Backlog, Uncategorized

The term “bottleneck” refers to a point where after the flow or velocity perceptively reduces. It is metaphorically derived from flow of water through a narrow mouthed bottle where the flow of water is constrained by its neck. For drinking purposes it is a good thing as it regulates the flow of water through the [...]

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Velocity

On November 24, 2008 · 1 Comment · In Tools & Artifacts

Def: Velocity is the amount of product backlog that a team can fully implement through product owner acceptance with in a given sprint.

The amount of product backlog in the definition above is often expressed in terms of “story points” or “ideal days”. Fully Implement implies that the product increment built during the sprint is accepted by Product [...]

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