Grooming can also be called "Backlog Refinement".
- Complete outline below
- Provide guidance on criteria to determine if story can be estimated (see definition of ready)
- Examples of well defined acceptance criteria
- Can the story be tested as written
- Is it dependent on other stories
- Provide guidance on managing timeline for grooming
- time boxing story AC discussions
- Provide guidance on estimate negotiation and how to resolve conflicts
- How far out in advance should we groom stories? When to stop grooming?
What are the intended outcomes of the ceremonies?
What members of the team should participate?
What positive impact has been observed as a result of this practice?
How might one measure the impact of this ceremony positive or negative?
How might one go about running the ceremony? Is there a general pattern that the ceremony should follow?
- Always try and delivery in Minimal Slices