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How should requirements be distributed when multiple Scrum Teams work on the same product?
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A. They must be selected from one Product Backlog in such a way that each Scrum Team has an equal volume of requirements per Sprint.
Suggested Answer: B
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When multiple Scrum Teams work on the same product, they share one Product Backlog that contains all the requirements for the product. The Product Owner is responsible for ordering and refining the Product Backlog items, but does not assign them to specific teams. Instead, the Scrum Teams pull in work from the Product Backlog in agreement with the Product Owner and the other teams, based on their capacity, skills, dependencies, and Sprint Goals. This way, the Scrum Teams can self-organize and collaborate to deliver a coherent and valuable product Increment.
The Scrum Guide, November 2020, p. 7-8
Can two teams work on one product backlog?, Scrum.org, January 6, 2020
28 comments · newest first
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Lashandra
10 months ago
Is it really okay for multiple teams to pull from one backlog? Sounds risky!
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Simona
11 months ago
D doesn't make sense, each team needs to align on the same goals.
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Edelmira
11 months ago
Wait, why would the highest velocity team get priority? That feels unfair.
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Yoko
11 months ago
Totally agree, A would just complicate things.
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Lizbeth
11 months ago
B seems like the most collaborative approach!
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Glory
12 months ago
I thought having separate backlogs could lead to misalignment, which makes me lean away from option D.
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Virgina
12 months ago
I feel like we practiced a question similar to this, and it emphasized the need for a shared Product Backlog. So, B seems right to me.
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Eleni
12 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think the idea of equal volume in option A might not be practical for all teams.
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Kandis
1 year ago
I remember discussing how important it is for Scrum Teams to collaborate, so I think option B makes the most sense.
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Frank
1 year ago
I feel pretty confident about this one. The Scrum Teams should pull work from a shared Product Backlog in agreement with the Product Owner and the other teams. That way, they can collaborate and coordinate to ensure the work is distributed effectively.
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Leslee
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm leaning towards option B. The Scrum Teams should work together with the Product Owner to pull work from a shared Product Backlog, rather than having the requirements distributed equally or one team taking priority. That seems most aligned with the Scrum values.
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Mignon
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. Should the requirements be distributed equally across the teams, or can the teams pull from the backlog as needed? I'll need to review the Scrum guide to make sure I understand the right approach.
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Kate
1 year ago
This is a tricky one, but I think the key is to focus on the Scrum principles of collaboration and shared responsibility. The Scrum Teams should work together with the Product Owner to pull work from a shared Product Backlog.
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Brynn
2 years ago
I see your point, Dulce. But I think D could also work, where the Product Owner provides each team with its own Product Backlog.
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Dulce
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is B. Teams should pull in work from a shared Product Backlog in agreement with the Product Owner.
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Dannette
2 years ago
I think the best answer is A. Each team should have an equal volume of requirements per Sprint.
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Jaime
2 years ago
I'm just picturing the Product Owner throwing darts at a backlog to decide who gets what. That's not how this works, people!
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Delmy
2 years ago
Option D is a recipe for disaster. The Product Owner shouldn't be playing favorites - they need to ensure the whole product is being developed effectively.
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Marva
2 years ago
C? Really? That's just asking for trouble. The team with the highest velocity should be supporting the others, not hogging all the work.
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Wenona
2 years ago
C? Really? That's just asking for trouble. The team with the highest velocity should be supporting the others, not hogging all the work.
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Teri
2 years ago
B) The Scrum Teams pull in work from a shared Product Backlog in agreement with the Product Owner and the other teams.
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Scot
2 years ago
A. They must be selected from one Product Backlog in such a way that each Scrum Team has an equal volume of requirements per Sprint.
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Myong
2 years ago
Option A sounds good, but it might be too rigid. Different teams have different strengths, so a more flexible approach like B is probably better.
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Cathrine
2 years ago
I think option B is the way to go. Collaboration between the teams and the Product Owner is key to ensuring an equitable distribution of work.
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Shelia
2 years ago
It's important for the Product Owner to work closely with the teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
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Elden
2 years ago
Having a shared Product Backlog helps in maximizing the value delivered by the multiple Scrum Teams.
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Roxane
2 years ago
It also allows for flexibility and adaptability as the teams work together towards a common goal.
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Denae
2 years ago
I agree, option B promotes collaboration and ensures a shared understanding of priorities.