intermediate · 120–120 min
The 2-Hour High-Impact Backlog Refinement
Backlog too bloated to manage? Filter out the noise and focus on items that actually drive your North Star metric.
About this session
Backlogs often become cluttered with legacy ideas and low-priority requests that obscure the work that actually matters. This session provides a process to filter out that noise, refocusing the team's capacity on the specific items that drive your North Star metric.
Why it works
By forcing every item to be measured against a single strategic goal, the session removes the subjective bias that usually leads to backlog bloat. The structure moves the group from passive reviewing to active decision-making, ensuring that only tasks with high potential impact survive the cut.
What you’ll walk away with
- Clear actionable outcomes from a 3-step facilitated process
- Increased participant engagement and buy-in
- Documented decisions and next steps
- Improved team alignment on the topic
Who it’s for
Product Managers, Product Owners
Frequently asked questions
Who should facilitate this workshop?
This workshop works best when led by someone comfortable with facilitation. Ideal for Product Managers or external facilitators working with product management teams.
How long does this workshop take?
Plan for 60-90 minutes depending on group size. The 3 activities are designed to flow together smoothly.
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