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Agile for Humans with Ryan Ripley and Todd Miller

YDS: How Does a PO Assess the Value of a Product Backlog Item?

Jun 18, 2021
07:56
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The podcast dives into how Product Owners can confidently respond to the question of feature value. It highlights the importance of treating product backlog items as testable hypotheses that need real customer feedback. Rapid deployment is emphasized to gather insights on effectiveness. Evidence-Based Management is also discussed, showcasing how data-driven approaches can significantly enhance decision-making and responsiveness in the Agile process.
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Quick takeaways

  • Validating the value of a product backlog item requires shipping the product to gather essential real-world user feedback.
  • Implementing Evidence-Based Management allows product owners to systematically assess delivered value and identify areas for product improvement.

Deep dives

The Importance of Shipping Products

Assessing the value of a product backlog item hinges on the premise that one must ship the product to validate its worth. Every item in the backlog represents a hypothesis regarding value addition, which can only be confirmed post-delivery. To ensure effective evaluation, it's vital to deliver a functional version to users promptly, facilitating early feedback and closing the loop on validation. This approach emphasizes the necessity of balancing speed and quality, where releasing an appropriately developed product allows for real insights into its success or shortcomings.

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