Theme, Epic, Story - Hierarchical Product Work Structure

A framework for organizing product work at multiple levels of granularity. This hierarchy helps teams plan strategically while maintaining clear, actionable work items that can be completed within sprints.

When to Use This Skill

• Organizing product backlogs
• Planning releases and roadmaps
• Breaking down large initiatives
• Communicating with stakeholders at different levels
• Estimating effort for large features
• Prioritizing work across teams

Hierarchy Overview

PRODUCT WORK HIERARCHY