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Product Backlog Evolve but Sprint Backlog Emerge

Last post 03:35 am November 19, 2020 by Le Nguyen Vinh
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Le Nguyen Vinh
04:28 pm July 13, 2020

Hi All,



I have read in SG and there is different on words "Evolve" and "Emerge". I can understand the purpose to adapt to the natural change of works and requirement by  'Evolve' and 'Emerge', Can anyone help me to more understand on  why Product Backlog 'Evolve' but Sprint Backlog 'Emerge'.

Thank you so much.

Vinh  

Ian Mitchell
04:57 pm July 13, 2020

The Product Backlog can evolve independently of any particular goal; the evolutionary principle is one of empirical value optimization. The Sprint Backlog emerges as the work required to meet the Sprint Goal is surfaced.

Le Nguyen Vinh
05:05 pm July 13, 2020

Thanks Ian. Can we say Product Backlog emerges toward Product Vision ?

Ian Mitchell
05:51 pm July 13, 2020

It may be better to avoid that language, because the product vision might itself change through evolution. A product could pivot to serve a different market for example. The product evolves along with the vision held for it so value is optimized. A Sprint Goal on the other hand ought to remain invariant.

Le Nguyen Vinh
03:35 am November 19, 2020

 Thanks Ian,

Now Scrumguide 2020, Product Backlog emerges toward Product Goal :)

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