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Refinement That Actually Works: How to Facilitate Backlog Refinement Without the Pain

Refinement That Actually Works: How to Facilitate Backlog Refinement Without the Pain

Update: 2025-10-06
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Backlog refinement (formerly “grooming”) isn’t a Scrum event: it’s an activity.  That’s exactly why so many teams either skip it, cram it in at the end of the sprint, or turn it into a rabbit hole of solutioning.  In this episode we unpack a practical, facilitator-friendly approach: what “ready” really means, how much work to keep refined, a simple REFINED mnemonic you can teach your team, and concrete ways to keep voices balanced, estimates honest, and discussion moving.  Expect tips you can use this week.

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Refinement That Actually Works: How to Facilitate Backlog Refinement Without the Pain

Refinement That Actually Works: How to Facilitate Backlog Refinement Without the Pain

Kate Megaw