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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YearUp.org
Akaditi
Trayport
Jack Links
Kongsberg Maritime
Teleplan
CR2
Genus Breeding Ltd
New Signature
DFDS
Boxit Document Solutions
Big Data for Humans
Flowmaster (a Mentor Graphics Company)
SuperControl
Deliotte
NIT A/S
Lockheed Martin
Alignment Healthcare
Ghana Police Service
New Hampshire Supreme Court
Nottingham County Council
Washington Department of Transport
Department of Work and Pensions (UK)
Washington Department of Enterprise Services
Higher Education Statistics Agency
Lean SA
Philips
Ericson
Capita Secure Information Solutions Ltd
Lockheed Martin