Scrum Product Owner – Term List

This post provides an easy index with brief descriptions of the most common terms and tools for the Scrum Product Owner job.

The index includes three lists, starting with the 5 Top Terms and Tools for all users and two longer lists with additional Terms and IT Tools for this job for active Members.

If available, we link topics on this page to their matching items in the IT Dictionary 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.

The lists below cover 35 more Terms and Tools for this job.