## Why Should Teams Delete or Move Product Backlog Items? Deleting or moving items prevents clutter and keeps the backlog relevant. >[!metaphor] >A backlog crammed with old items is like a closet full of clothes that don’t fit anymore. You waste time digging through outdated options instead of grabbing what you’ll actually wear. Clearing or moving items keeps the backlog filled only with work that’s ready to be used. ## Works Consulted 1. [000267 Battling the Bloated Product Backlog](https://www.scrum.org/resources/blog/battling-bloated-product-backlog) | Scrum.org | Accessed 25 Jul. 2025. ## Connections follows:: [[3.2 A Bloated Product Backlog Erodes Trust]] topics:: [[Backlog Refinement]], [[Product Backlog Item]], [[Product Backlog]] Alternative | [[3.2b3 Moving Low-Value Items Out of the Active Backlog Improves Focus]] -> In organizations with high FOMO, moving work items out of the active backlog can be an acceptable interim step. It helps people get comfortable with the idea of letting go, eventually paving the way for full deletion. ![[Footer]]