Your backlog should be a source of clarity, not chaos. With the right approach, you can eliminate churn, save time, and create a steady, sustainable workflow for your team.
Backlog refinement is essential for Agile teams, but it’s easy to fall into the trap of overloading the backlog with too much detail—or not enough. In this episode, we tackle one of the most common and painful mistakes teams make: detailing work too early or too late. Discover how to keep refinement manageable and effective by structuring your backlog with just the right level of detail, using the PO Board model for clarity and flow. Plus, actionable tips to eliminate churn and restore calm to your backlog refinement process.
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If you want to take a deeper dive into this topic, check out our online, self-guided course: 80-20 Product Backlog Refinement. In this course, we’ll walk you step-by-step through techniques like the PO Board model and story splitting to help you master Backlog refinement and get better results with less stress.
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