HiPPO
Definition of HiPPO
HiPPO is the Highest Paid Person’s Opinion, referring to decisions based on those opinions rather than evidence.
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HIH-poh
Example Sentence
Decisions should be based on evidence rather than the HiPPO.
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Significance
Agile practitioners should be familiar with the term “HiPPO” (Highest Paid Person’s Opinion) because it highlights the influence of high-ranking individuals’ opinions over data-driven decision-making. Understanding HiPPO dynamics is important as it can impact the direction of projects and hinder the team’s ability to make informed decisions based on empirical evidence or expertise. Being aware of this phenomenon helps agile practitioners ensure that decisions are not solely driven by authority but rather based on a balanced evaluation of various perspectives and data.
Additional Resources
- The Highest Paid Person’S Opinion
- How to Defend Your Product Roadmap When HiPPOs Attack
- Dysfunction Mapping: An Empirical Approach to Uncovering and Solving Problems
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