Accidental Product Owner / Project Manager

Accidental Product Owner / Project Manager
Context
Sharing experience
Purpose
The purpose of this presentation is to share through examples such that participants feel more comfortable managing projects
Results
Defined ‘Project’
Introduced the Scrum Framework
Demystified vocabulary

Introductions
Who are we?
Elizabeth Raley Boulder, CO
Sadie Honey, Denver, CO

Introductions
Who are you?
Name and Organization
How long have you been managing projects?
Does the challenge excite you? Or does it make your stomach hurt?

What is a Project?
Has beginning and an end
Defined scope, time and cost constraints
Not ongoing maintenance

Why learn about Project Management? Flickr: jiheffe

What is Scrum? Wordle.net

What is Scrum? Flickr: wwarby

Scrum Roles Flickr: ElizabethRaley

Scrum Visualized

Scrum Values
Commitment
Focus
Openness
Respect
Courage

Questions? Flickr: stina jonnson

Overview of the Process
Agree to project with Sponsor
Share the vision
Create and prioritize a Product Backlog
Plan the Sprint
Sprint!
Review completed work
Plan and execute additional sprints
Roll it out!

Agree to Project with Sponsor (Project Description Template)
Project Description
Scope
Out of scope
Stakeholders
Sponsor / Executive Sponsor
Budget
Regulatory issues
Approvals needed
Opportunities and risks

Opportunities and Risks Flickr: NASA on The Commons

Share the Vision Flickr: natashalcd

Create a Product Backlog Flickr: ElizabethRaley

Exercise: Create a Backlog
Vision: An Eco-Friendly Garden!
What tasks do we need to complete?
What tools do we need?

Exercise: Prioritize Backlog
Volunteers: 3 Stakeholders & 1 Product Owner
Prioritize these backlog items:
Plant seeds
Start a compost pile
Buy supplies
Install a watering system
Mulch
Build raised beds
Design garden
Install walkways
Install a water feature

Issues: Lack of Participation
Weak sponsorship
Lack of participation by stakeholders

Questions? Flickr: stina jonnson

Plan the Sprint Flickr: vancouverfilmschool

Acceptance Tests Flickr: toastforbrekkie

Example: Acceptance Test
Install a watering system
Interpretation A
1 gallon watering can
Spigot
Interpretation B
Drip irrigation system
Timer
1-2 emitters per plant
Minimum 18” between emitters
Emitters are not buried

Sprint! Flickr: kool_skatkat

Burn Down Chart

Issues: Expect to Adapt Flickr: BrittneyBush

Issues: Communication Flickr: Carol Browne

Review Completed Work Flickr: Nick Harris1

Plan and Execute Additional Sprints (Rinse, Repeat) Flickr:Fuschia Foot

Roll It Out! Flickr: serenithyme

After the Project
Learn! Hold a project retrospective
Share your success AND your failure
Share what you’ve learned and learn from others

Questions?
Elizabeth Raley
[email_address]
Sadie Honey
[email_address]

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Accidental Product Owner / Project Manager

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