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Not all surprises in product development are true unknowns

Many product development surprises stem from poor backlog management, not true unknowns. Regular refinement and reflection help teams anticipate and reduce unexpected issues.

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Not all surprises in product development are true unknowns. Many are just the result of bad backlog management.

Teams often get blindsided by last-minute changes, unexpected dependencies, or hidden complexities. But here’s the reality: Most of these “surprises” could have been anticipated with better refinement.

Refinement isn’t just about breaking down work—it’s about building foresight. If your team is constantly caught off guard, your backlog isn’t doing its job.

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