1. Why should you apply weighted shortest job first in agile?

Integrating the prioritization power of Weighted Shortest Job First (WSJF) in Agile ensures optimal sequencing. WSJF recommends tackling the most valuable tasks first, with relative value calculated as the pure value divided by the job's size. While seemingly straightforward, its true effectiveness becomes apparent in application, making it a compelling method for prioritizing tasks in an Agile environment.

2. WSJF: How would participants utilize it?

To derive the typical WSJF calculation, divide the cost of delay (CoD) by the size or duration of the job (JST). In other words, WSJF = CoD/JST, where CoD stands for user value, time criticality, and risk reduction and JST stands for the task's time or other needs.

3. Who should attend weighted shortest job first workshop?

The Weighted Shortest Job First (WSJF) workshop is ideal for Agile team members, Scrum Masters, Product Owners/Product Managers, Business Owners, Release Train Engineers, Epic Owners, Solution Management, Architects, and anyone interested in mastering the intricacies of prioritization in an Agile setting.

4. What are the reasons for utilizing WSJF?

A prioritizing technique called Weighted Shortest Job First (WSJF) is used to order jobs (such features, capabilities, and epics) for maximum economic gain. The Cost of Delay (CoD) divided by the work length in SAFe is used to determine WSJF.

5. IS WSJF successful?

WSJF proves to be an excellent method for prioritizing tasks by considering the cost of delay, provided the elements being prioritized hold tangible and achievable value

6. How WSJF technique supports the economic principle of lean product development flow

• WSJF Prioritization:

• Aligns with Lean Product Development Flow.

• Emphasizes optimal task sequencing.

• Considers the cost of delay.

• Maximizes economic benefits in development.

7. Who invented WSJF?

Donald Reinertsen