## What is a major challenge in managing a Product Backlog? One major challenge in managing a [[Product Backlog]] is that Product Backlog Items vary in their level of detail and clarity. High-level items often start vague and must be broken down into smaller, clearer pieces ([[Levels of Decomposition]]) as the team gets closer to building them. This ongoing refinement introduces complexity: - Some PBIs are too big to estimate or plan around. - Others are too detailed too early, creating wasted effort. - Teams can end up with a confusing mix of vague initiatives and granular tasks in the same list. Striking the right balance between _just enough detail_ and _just-in-time refinement_ is a constant juggling act. ## Works Consulted 1. Product Backlog Levels of Decomposition](https://www.scrum.org/resources/blog/product-backlog-levels-decomposition) | Scrum.Org | Accessed 12 Jul. 2025. ## Connections follows:: [[1.1b1b1 Decomposition Adds Value Only When It Adds Clarity]] topics:: [[Product Backlog]], [[Product Backlog Item]], [[Levels of Decomposition]], [[Backlog Management Challenges]] ![[Footer]]