How to Run Effective Backlog Refinement Meetings in Far Less Time

Scrum teams and their product owners meet frequently for product backlog refinement: bringing stories down to size and ensuring they are sufficiently understood. Unfortunately, for most teams, these vital meetings tend to drag on for far too long and feel like a burden. This video shows you three ways to make your backlog refinement shorter, more productive, and less frustrating. Get an expert opinion on where your meetings are going right and where they're going wrong. We'll observe your meetings and offer our feedback: https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/... --- It's a small way to make big improvements Inside: 00:00 The problem with backlog refinement meetings 00:16 Remember the purpose of backlog refinement 00:30 Right-sizing product backlog items 01:00 Understanding: What's sufficient? 02:04 The time-saving tradeoffs to make 02:45 Tip #1 for more effective refinement 03:15 Tip # 2 for more effective refinement 03:39 Tip #3 for more effective refinement 04:22 The critical balance to achieve