Workflow Templates: Backlog Prioritization Checklist

Define clear business objectives for each feature.

Estimate the potential revenue or cost savings associated with each item.

Prioritize features based on customer value and impact on customer satisfaction.

Identify technical, operational, and market-related risks.

Evaluate the likelihood and impact of identified risks.

Prioritize items that mitigate high-impact and high-probability risks.

Estimate the complexity and effort required for each backlog item.

Consider dependencies and the current capacity of the development team.

Compare the estimated effort against the perceived value to prioritize tasks efficiently.

Gather input and feedback from stakeholders on backlog items.

Assess the strategic importance of items as conveyed by stakeholders.

Balance stakeholder demands with technical feasibility and business goals.

Identify backlog items that address technical debt.

Prioritize technical debt reduction that poses a threat to current or future development.

Evaluate the trade-off between new features and refactoring or paying off technical debt.

Monitor market trends and align backlog prioritization with evolving market needs.

Analyze competitor activity to identify features or improvements that could provide a competitive edge.

Prioritize items that capitalize on unique market opportunities or address gaps in the product offering.

Backlog Prioritization Checklist