Backlog, Roadmap and Prioritisation
Overview
The roadmap explains where we are going.
The backlog explains what we are doing next.
Prioritisation ensures that effort is focused on the highest-value work.
Roadmap
The roadmap should show:
vision
objectives
major phases
key milestones
dependencies
releases
decision points
risks
expected value
Backlog
The backlog should contain:
user stories
technical tasks
research tasks
security tasks
defect fixes
operational tasks
documentation tasks
assurance tasks
Prioritisation Criteria
Work should be prioritised using:
user value
customer value
risk reduction
dependency impact
security need
commercial importance
delivery effort
urgency
regulatory or contractual requirement
Definition of Ready
A backlog item is ready when:
the objective is clear
acceptance criteria are defined
dependencies are understood
required inputs are available
the team understands the work
the item can be delivered within the planned period
Definition of Done
A backlog item is done when:
acceptance criteria are met
quality checks are complete
security requirements are satisfied
documentation is updated
evidence is recorded
review or approval is complete where required
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