The tools

There are a few things - tools if you like - that helps you keep track of everything in your project and it gives visibility to the rest ofthe organization.

Product Backlog

The Product Backlog is a prioritized list of Items that the organization would like to have.

In its simplest form the Product Backlog is row of yellow stickers in a orderly sequence on a whiteboard. Every yellowe sticker has:

An unique ID or number
A name (that makes sense)
A description - preferable as some kind of an "User Story"
A Business Value assigned by the Product Owner
An estimate of the size and scale of the assignment - assigned by the Team.

Sprint Backlog

The Sprint Backlog is a list of Product Backlog Items broken down in work assignments.

In its simplest form it is a row of yellow stickers on a whiteboard - every yellow sticker has:

An ID or number
A Product Backlog ID that shows where this work assignment belongs.
Nme
Description
Status: waiting, in progress, impeded, done

The best way to implement this is as task board:

It can be extended with more details - like unexpected tasks that comes into the Sprint these could be represented by red stickers on the task board.

Sprint burn down chart

You can also use a burn down chart to show propulsion:

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