Why its imposible to order a hierarchy, and what you can do instead!

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Discover how to revolutionize your project management approach by ditching traditional backlog hierarchies for a more flexible, value-focused system.

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In today’s fast-paced world 🌍, sticking to rigid backlog hierarchies can be the bane of any product manager’s existence. It’s high time we chatted about this, don’t you think? 🤔 In my latest musings, I delve deep into why these traditional structures might just be what’s holding us back from achieving true project agility. Join me, Martin Hinwood, as I explore alternative philosophies 📚 that could very well redefine the way we approach project management. From practical demonstrations in Azure DevOps to enlightening insights, this is one conversation you won’t want to miss. 💬 So, what’s your take on all this? Drop a comment below and let’s start a dialogue! 💭

Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Introduction to Backlog Management Challenges 00:00:27 The Nature of Backlogs and Ordering Importance 00:01:38 Problems with Hierarchical Structures in Backlogs 00:04:15 Strategy for Managing Backlogs as Flat Lists 00:08:07 Practical Demonstration Using Azure DevOps

NKDAgility can help!

These are the kinds of issues that practitioners love and most folks hate, and if you find it hard to break away from hierarchical backlog management or struggle to focus on value in your project delivery, my team at NKDAgility can help you or help you find a consultant, coach, or trainer who can.

If you have issues that are undermining the effectiveness of your value delivery, it’s especially important to find help as soon as you can and not wait!

You can request a free consultation: https://nkdagility.com/agile-consulting-coaching/  Sign up for one of our upcoming professional Scrum classes: https://nkdagility.com/training-courses 

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