Definition of Ready? Analysis Paralysis? Waiting for "Perfect Information"?

A colleague and old friend of mine, Shanly Suepaul, suggested I discuss this question:

• "Do you think it's necessary to start every sprint with each story fully specified?"

The short answer: No, I don't.

Join me as I discuss the topic.

• 00:48 Analysis Paralysis

• 01:03 The Waterfall

• 01:38 Estimates ad nauseam

• 02:22 The Remedy: Just Start!

• 02:31 The Blame Game

• 03:50 Waiting for perfect information

• 04:32 Adversaries: Designers vs Programmers

• 05:20 Definition of "Ready"

• 05:55 Consider this scenario

• 06:41 How will the developers know the requirements?

• 07:26 The Remedy: Tighter feedback loop

• 07:57 Thanks for watching