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Dual-Track AgileWrikeLimited native support

Using Wrike for Dual-Track Agile

Extremely versatile work management platform — supports Gantt, Kanban, table, calendar, and workload views in a single workspace. When combined with Dual-Track Agile, this makes Wrike a strong candidate for teams who want a structured, repeatable workflow without sacrificing flexibility. Dual-Track Agile works best in Wrike when you leverage its kanban boards to implement the framework's key practices directly in the tool your team already lives in.

About Dual-Track Agile

Dual-Track Agile runs a continuous Discovery track (validating what to build) in parallel with a Delivery track (building validated work). Both tracks feed each other continuously.

•Discovery and Delivery are parallel, not sequential
•Only validated opportunities enter the delivery backlog
•Continuous discovery replaces big upfront research phases
•Product trio (PM, designer, engineer) collaborates on discovery weekly

How to set up Dual-Track Agile in Wrike

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Separate Discovery and Delivery tracks

In Wrike, create two parallel boards: one for Discovery (Opportunity → Exploring → Testing → Validated) and one for Delivery (Refined → Sprint → Done). Use custom workflow statuses to define exactly what "Validated" means before a card can move from Discovery to Delivery. Items only enter Delivery once they have a validated solution from Discovery.

2

Configure the Discovery track workflow

In the Discovery project in Wrike, create cards for Opportunities (problems worth solving) and Solutions (candidate approaches). Run weekly discovery interviews and log findings in card comments or linked documents. Tag cards with the customer segment they're relevant to.

3

Set up the Delivery backlog and sprint

Create a Delivery backlog view in Wrike filtered to items tagged "Validated". Use this as your sprint planning input. Any backlog item without a validated solution from the Discovery track should be moved back to Discovery before it enters a sprint.

4

Create the outcome measurement loop

When a Delivery item ships, create a corresponding "Outcome Check" card in Discovery with a 30-day review date. Wrike's analytics or a linked tool should track whether the shipped feature moved the target outcome metric. This closes the loop: shipped → measured → learning feeds next Discovery cycle.

Which Wrike features matter for Dual-Track Agile

Wrike has 1 of 3 core Dual-Track Agile features natively.

FeatureWhy it matters for Dual-Track AgileWrike
Kanban BoardsVisual flow board with column-based workflow✓
Backlog ManagementRefined backlog for sprint planning input✗
User Feedback ManagementCapturing and organising research and feedback✗
Custom WorkflowsCustom stage definitions matching your process✓
Sprint PlanningScrum sprint creation and velocity tracking✗
RoadmappingStrategic planning and PI/initiative mapping✗

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