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title: What is a good practice for maintaining an effective Product Backlog?
description: "A good practice for maintaining an effective [Product Backlog](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/a-scrum-artifact-that-consists-of-an-ordered-list-of-the-work-to-be-done-in-order-to-create-maintain-and-sustain-a-product-managed-by-the-product-owner/) is to limit it to items that can be developed over a known period. This approach helps in keeping the backlog manageable and focused on delivering immediate [Value](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/value/). Ideas and other…"
url: "https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/docs/what-is-a-good-practice-for-maintaining-an-effective-product-backlog/"
updated: "2024-12-19"
category: Artifacts / Product Backlog
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# What is a good practice for maintaining an effective Product Backlog?

A good practice for maintaining an effective [Product Backlog](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/a-scrum-artifact-that-consists-of-an-ordered-list-of-the-work-to-be-done-in-order-to-create-maintain-and-sustain-a-product-managed-by-the-product-owner/) is to limit it to items that can be developed over a known period. This approach helps in keeping the backlog manageable and focused on delivering immediate [Value](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/value/). Ideas and other unlikely work can be stored separately, ensuring that the backlog remains concise and relevant.

Regularly refining and prioritising the [Product Backlog](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/a-scrum-artifact-that-consists-of-an-ordered-list-of-the-work-to-be-done-in-order-to-create-maintain-and-sustain-a-product-managed-by-the-product-owner/) is also crucial. This involves continuous collaboration between the [Product Owner](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/product-owner/), [Scrum Team](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/scrum-team/), and stakeholders to ensure that the backlog accurately reflects the most current needs and priorities, thus maximising the product’s [Value](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/value/).