Product Backlog Template
A product backlog refers to the prioritized list of fixes, updates, and new features the development team is working on. Jira’s product backlog template offers an easy-to-use, pre-configured framework that enables teams to organize and manage their backlogs.
What is a product backlog template?
A product backlog template gives teams a standardized, reusable format in which product development teams can list their tasks, such as features to be added, for future development. If you use Agile project management methodologies, a backlog becomes a roadmap for your work.
With a template, managing multiple backlogs is easy. Replicating the product backlog and having a standardized format ensures consistency and uniformity across your company.
Why use a product backlog template?
Using a product backlog template offers numerous benefits including:
Strategic resource allocation
Managing resources is easier when your team understands the full scope of a project. Select the team members with the appropriate skills for the task, determine budgets, and figure out what tools they need.
Efficient prioritization
When you properly allocate resources, you're also free to prioritize and assign tasks efficiently. Teams can focus on specific tasks, such as fixes and updates, based on customer and business needs.
Centralized source of truth
A product backlog serves as the central source of truth for all work in progress and work coming down the pipeline. Teams should refine and update the backlog as priorities shift. Using a definition of ready can help with this process.
Better collaboration
Maintaining a product backlog and having a central source of truth all team members up to date and aligned under a common vision, thereby creating a more collaborative environment.
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Jira is trusted by software teams to organize work, stay aligned, and collaborate better. Use Jira’s product backlog template in order to:
- Get complete oversight: Developers, project managers, program managers, and scrum masters can see where projects stand in one singular view.
- Encourage cross-functional collaboration: Avoid siloed teams and streamline information sharing.
- Plan Agile projects: Break down projects into manageable tasks to keep your team focused. Foresee potential roadblocks and mitigate them.
- Manage the backlog: Keep track of bugs, fixes, updates, or new features and prioritize them.
- Adapt quickly to changes: Easily shift priorities knowing that your teams have the context to make informed decisions.
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