Scrum Product Owner – Term List

This post provides an easy index of the most common Terms and Tools for the Scrum Product Owner job. The first list of Top Terms and Tools is available for all users, while active Members can also access lists of commonly used Job Terms and IT Tools for this job.

Each term or tool item includes a brief description, as shown. If we also have a corresponding full-coverage topic in the IT Dictionary, the list item on this page will be linked to it for easy navigation.

Top Terms and Tools

• Backlog Refinement
  The ongoing process of reviewing and updating the product backlog to ensure items are clear, prioritized, and ready for upcoming sprints.
• Epic
  A large user story or feature that can be broken down into smaller, more manageable user stories.
• Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
  The simplest version of a product that delivers value to users and allows for feedback and learning.
• Product Backlog
  An ordered list of all the work that might be needed on the product, maintained by the Product Owner.
• User Story
  A short, simple description of a feature or need from the perspective of the user or customer.