Business Question

Content Type

User Generated

User

FZbyyl

Subject

Business Finance

Course

Project Management

School

California State University - East Bay

Description

Create a product backlog and project schedule using the CapraTek scenario.
Introduction
Note: The assessments in this course are based upon a scenario at CapraTek. You must complete the assessments in this course in the order in which they are presented.A Scrum project schedule is comprised of a sequence of Sprints that are designed to address the product backlog.The initial Scrum project schedule is similar to conventional project schedules. However, as the project progresses it becomes much more iterative and fluid in nature. It is designed around required product attributes that are defined by a product release feature set. A product backlog represents the items that need to be completed during the project to attain the functionality that enables the release features.The product backlog is addressed by a series of Sprints that are usually from 1–4 weeks in duration. During a Sprint a team focuses on a single task (or sometimes multiple tasks) until it is complete or the Sprint's time has elapsed. The project schedule represents a list of end-to-end Sprints, and their associated time frames, that lead to project completion.
Overview
Your company leadership has settled on Scrum as its development methodology. You have been given the go ahead to start the project planning. After having your first team meeting (presented in the CapraTek scenario), you will create a product backlog and a project schedule.
Preparation
The following resources are required to complete the assessment.
- CapraTek: Project Scope Meeting.
Directions
View the CapraTek: Project Scope Meeting activity.Complete the following two parts to this assessment.
Part 1: Product Backlog
Create a prioritized product backlog for the first software release.
Part 2: Project Schedule
Use your product backlog to create a project schedule. It should depict your estimated Sprint durations for the backlog. If you use a software program to create the schedule, cut and paste it into your Word document along with Part 1 of this assessment.
Submission Requirements
- Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
- Competency 4: Develop an Agile project management plan.
  - Create a prioritized backlog that is consistent with product requirements.
  - Create a schedule that reflects project Sprints and deadlines.
  RESOURCES:
- Project Management Research Library Guide can help direct your research.
  - Cobb, C. G. (2015). The project manager's guide to mastering agile: Principles and practices for an adaptive approach. Wiley.
    - Chapter 4, "Agile Planning, Requirements, and Product Backlog," pages 57–72.
  - Smith, G., & Sidky, A. (2011). Prioritizing the backlog. Microsoft. https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh273010(...
    - This presentation discusses the different ways the backlog can be evaluated and prioritized.
  - Smith, G., & Sidky, A. (2011). Release planning: Envisioning the overall schedule. Microsoft. https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh273042(...
    - The authors describe how Agile's iterative release planning approach can be used to estimate the overall project schedule timeline.
  - McDonald, K. (2006). Agile project leadership: What does an agile project plan look like? ProjectConnections.com. http://www.projectconnections.com/articles/120506-...
    - This analysis examines some of the fundamental features that differentiate Agile and more traditional PM project plans.
  - Lacey, M. (2015). Build and manage the product backlog. Microsoft. https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh765980(...
    - This article reviews the features that make a product backlog effective and some best practices for its development and maintenance.