Agile Project Management - Introduction to User Stories

The video tutorial emphasizes the critical role of a product backlog in project management. It highlights the challenges teams face without a backlog, such as unclear priorities and self-generated work. The tutorial explains how a product backlog, ideally composed of user stories, aligns with business requirements. It also addresses the common delays in backlog creation due to various factors and offers insights into industry practices and personal strategies for timely backlog delivery.

What is a potential risk of starting a project without a product backlog?

• The team may have too many priorities.

• The team may lack clear priorities.

• The project may finish ahead of schedule.

• The project may not require a scrum master.

What is a product backlog primarily composed of?

• A list of desired features.

• A list of project deadlines.

• A list of user stories.

• A list of team members.

What should be done with the product backlog once it is completed?

• It should be archived for future reference.

• It should be presented to the team for estimation.

• It should be sent to the stakeholders for approval.

• It should be used to train new team members.

Why might the delivery of a product backlog be delayed?

• The team is too large.

• The product owner is too focused on user stories.

• The product owner has a busy schedule.

• The scrum master is unavailable.

What role does the scrum master play if the backlog is delayed?

• They finalize the project deadlines.

• They prioritize user stories.

• They coach the product owner on urgency.

• They create the backlog themselves.