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A great backlog isn’t just a list of tasks

Is Your Backlog Driving Product Strategy or Just Tasks?

Learn how an effective backlog guides product strategy, prioritises value, and supports decision-making, rather than serving as a simple list of tasks or ideas.

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A great backlog isn’t just a list of tasks. It’s a strategic tool for delivering value.

Too many teams treat the backlog as a never-ending to-do list, filling it with requests, features, and ideas without considering their impact. The result? A mountain of work that grows endlessly, losing focus and clarity.

A well-crafted backlog reflects:

If your backlog doesn’t help you make better decisions, it’s just noise. The question isn’t how much you have in your backlog—it’s how much of it actually matters.

What does your backlog say about your product strategy?

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