Elevating What Works

Elevating What Works

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Create and Maintain a Backlog

Lesson 1 of 5 in Prioritizing and Organizing Work Level 1

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Ben Baran
Apr 28, 2025
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What This Means

Having a structured and prioritized lists of tasks and goals is a key way to direct focus and effort.

A well-maintained backlog is not just a to-do list. It's a strategic tool that communicates progress, shows lines of effort, helps reveal bottlenecks, allows solution development, and manages expectations.

Why This Matters

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