The Agile Daily Standup - AgileDad Top 4 Ways to Eliminate Backlog Bloating
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Aug 12, 2025 Discover how to streamline your backlog and boost productivity. Find out why not every idea belongs in your backlog and how to avoid keeping unrealistic tasks. Learn the importance of identifying high-impact tickets that drive real value. Finally, delve into the pitfalls of micromanaging tickets and how it can hinder agile processes.
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Student Coined Backlog Rot
- A student reintroduced the term 'backlog rot' to me during class.
- Lee Henson uses that phrase to describe decaying, noisy backlogs.
Backlog Quality Shapes Strategy
- A clean, well-maintained backlog enables strategic leadership instead of reactive noise.
- Lee Henson argues backlog hygiene determines whether you lead the roadmap or drown in noise.
Keep Ideas Off The Public Backlog
- Maintain a product owner backlog as a pre-filter for ideas.
- Lee Henson advises keeping ideation close to the chest before pushing items public.