This document discusses prioritizing work in an agile backlog for different business scenarios. It provides examples of scenarios involving launching a new product at an upcoming travel show, completing a fixed-price contract, and dealing with pressure from an acquisition. Teams are asked to discuss their approaches to prioritizing work and what factors they would consider for each scenario, such as user stories to develop and ways to generate early revenue. The document promotes using agile development principles to align work with business needs and maximize value.
3. Backlog Management by Value
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4. Company Vision
• Niche in travel booking
• UK based customers
• Financially Affluent, Time Poor
• Weekend getaways to Europe
• Convenience over Cost
6. Scenario 1
Travel Show
The sales manager has identified a huge
opportunity for us. In 4 weeks an Innovative
Travel Show is being held nearby. This is exact
the right moment to show off our Search by
Convenience feature and make a big slash into
the market. Our agile team has an average
velocity of 20 Story Points per fortnight. We
need to put forward our best face to wow the
crowds and secure some market share.
7. Discussion
• Approaches to prioritising?
• What did you consider while prioritising?
• User Stories to split?
• User Stories to elaborate on?
9. Scenario 2
Fixed price, fixed date contract
As a new company we have accepted a fixed
price, fixed release date contract. Success in this
contract will establish us in the industry and
earn us a solid revenue stream. We would like to
complete this project as quickly and cheaply as
possible while keeping our customer happy.
11. Scenario 3
Recent Merger
Our company has recently been acquired as part of
a large take over. Unfortunately our department is
seen as a money pit. The new parent company is
breathing down our backs and could shut us down
if we don’t deliver an early revenue stream. We
need to get this site up and running with an early
revenue stream, followed by a steady revenue
stream. Do what you can to bring in the cash.
We are a new company called Weekend Escapes, founded on the premise that we have found a niche in the travel booking marketing. We believe that there is a demographic of travels that are not being catered for. Demographic: UK based financial affluent, time poor professionals seeking a weekend getaway to Europe. These people want a weekend getaway that favours convenience over cost. i.e. They are prepared to pay more for a flight that is direct, leaves and arrives at good times. They want their hotel to be easy to get to, ideally directly connected to the airport (or includes personal transfers) and is close to the attractions and restaurants. They are not wealthy so cost is still important but much less so than time. Hence we are going to produce a travel search and booking website that hooks them up with these convenient holidays.