Manage a Product Backlog

Create, prioritize, and maintain a backlog of work items that serves as the single source of truth for what needs to be done, applicable to both agile and classic project methodologies.

When to Use

• Starting a new project and converting scope into actionable items
• Ongoing backlog grooming before sprint planning
• Re-prioritizing work after stakeholder feedback or scope changes
• Splitting oversized items into implementable pieces
• Reviewing and archiving completed or cancelled items

Inputs

• Required: Project scope (from charter, WBS, or stakeholder input)
• Optional: Existing backlog file (BACKLOG.md) to update
• Optional: Prioritization framework preference (MoSCoW, value/effort, WSJF)
• Optional: Estimation scale (story points, T-shirt sizes, person-days)
• Optional: Sprint or iteration feedback requiring backlog updates