Establish Backlog Grooming Practices

Establish Backlog Grooming Practices¶

Hold regular backlog refinement sessions to ensure sprint readiness¶

Tasks:¶

• Set recurring bi-weekly backlog grooming in calendar
• Use Ready → Groomed → Planned workflow tags
• Assign pre-refinement tasks to PO and Leads
• Track grooming completeness % in dashboards

Apply prioritization frameworks to focus delivery¶

Tasks:¶

• Choose a prioritization method and train the team
• Add a Priority field to all backlog items
• Facilitate backlog ranking session each month
• Document rationale for top-ranked work