Are there donuts in your backlog?

Do you put donuts in your product backlog? 🍩 🍩 🍩

If you are a consultant, how many times do we let clients put donuts into their backlogs?

This is really a call-to-action for all of us to be sure that we are taking a more holistic view of the items we prioritize. That way, we are more effectively prioritizing the most impactful features.

FWIW, a little online research gives the following tips (below) about keeping a clean backlog:

-Understand the vision 🌟
-Use clear criteria 📊
-Engage stakeholders 🤝
-Refine regularly ⏰
-Validate assumptions 🧠
-Measure impact 📈
-Deliver iteratively 🔄
-Consider opportunity cost 💰
-Review and adapt 🔄
-Encourage open communication 🗣️