# 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 --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://framework.aic.io/company-operating-manual/agile-delivery-approach/backlog-roadmap-and-prioritisation.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.