Every product leader faces the same challenge: how to balance long-term roadmaps with urgent defects and small enhancements. In this episode of How I PM, Jordan Bergtraum, Head of Product at myWork, shares a framework to maintain focus and prevent priority chaos.
Jordan’s advice applies whether you have one scrum team or several.
The Three-Stream Framework
- Segment by Type of Work
Assign dedicated teams to roadmap items, small enhancements, and defects. - Protect Each Stream
Ensure all three types of work receive steady attention. - Stay Flexible
Allow temporary shifts when needed, but preserve long-run discipline.
“Over the long run, try to maintain that discipline you set for yourself — maybe 20, 40, 40 — so you avoid collisions.” – Jordan Bergtraum
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