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Selected topics are then moved into the activity cycle and the work on the topics is executed using the the T&I Incubator Development Process. During the development process, monthly intermediate results are showcased in so called Sprint Demo's. PIs, MIBs, and others are welcome to join these meetings to provide feedback on the results so far.
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The information on all topics in the Activity pipeline is validated and if needed completed.
Pitch & discuss idea (APT check)
MIB members will rank topics individually using the MOSCOW methodology. The Activity pipeline items are then discussed by the MIBs. MIBs may modify their MOSCOW score after discussion.
The discussion yields a prioritized list of topics for the Incibutor to engage with. , by counting the number of Must, Could, Should and Wont statements from individual MIB members.
Prepare activity (APT install)
In the preperatory phase of an activity the Incubator management will:
- Identify a PO
- Identify a Mentor
- Assign an activity to a team (Alpha/Blue/Finland)
- Assess if skill set of team is aligned with subject matter
Once selected the PO of an activity will:
- Describe Activity Backlog items, including a definition DOD (Definition of Done)
The backlog will typically consists of a number of items that have been defined to such detail they can be acted upon by the team directly ('stories'). The backlog will also contain items defined in less detail which will need further detail later on as the sprints are progressing ('epics').
As soon as a backlog exists, the team will:
- Discuss the Backlog items with the PO
- Assign each item in the Backlog a number of points to indicate the (relative) amount of work. This is done for BOTH the stories as well as the epics. Clearly, estimating work for epics is indicative, but should give a rough idea of how much work an epic entails.
Onboard new activities
Once the sprint backlog is filled, a PO is selected and the stories all have story points a sprint is started by creating a sprint backlog. The process that starts now is described in the T&I Incubator Development Process.
Sprint
See the T&I Incubator Development Process.
Discuss existing activities
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