May 20, 2018 9:30 AM
Replying to Drew Craig
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Sequence? Not necessarily. That promotes the wrong connotation.
The grooming of the product backlog is completed by the product owner. The items groomed to the top, and that are 'READY', can be brought forward to the sprint backlog.
All actions are to be value-driven, including not only the deliverables to complete the effort but even the actions of the team. The product owner prioritizes the work to be done by the amount of value it provides to the customer. Remember, in ideal standards, the intent is to continually produce MVP's. As the backlog is continually prioritized by value, it organically promotes valuable delivery while inhibiting the 'nice-to-haves'.
Does that help?