Better Ways of Working

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In this conversation, Dave and Q discuss the concept of sprint reviews within agile teams, emphasizing the need for genuine feedback and the pitfalls of traditional practices. They critique the common two-week sprint duration, advocate for continuous feedback, and highlight the importance of understanding user needs rather than making assumptions. The discussion also touches on the challenges face...

In this conversation, Dave and Q discuss the importance of setting up backlog items effectively. They emphasize that a backlog item is not just a user story, but can include various other types of items. They highlight the need to focus on who wants the item, what they want, and why they want it in order to prioritize and estimate the work. They also discuss the limitations of rigidly following a...