4 early signs of a deteriorating product backlog

Some signs are staring you in the face. Can you spot them?

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The backlog is known to be a source of clarity on future work, but can often be treated as a graveyard of ideas and features that don’t deliver the impact you need. It can’t be too full, nor can it be too empty. It needs to be a healthy enough size for focus and flow.