Scrum.org

MARCH 12, 2024

The project management principle of building quality into processes and deliverables resonates deeply with the Scrum framework, particularly through the concept of the Definition of Done (DoD). In Scrum, however, the emphasis is on the increment level, ensuring that each product increment as a whole meets the DoD.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 10, 2023

„Wenn ich mir das so ansehe, dann erstellt mein Team in keinem Sprint ein Inkrement“, ist eine typische Aussage, die ich von Scrum Mastern im „ Professional Scrum Master 2 “-Training höre. Nach meiner Erfahrung besteht die erfolgreiche Anwendung der Definition of Done aus drei Schritten: Das Produkt muss eine Definition of Done haben.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Fällt es deinem Scrum Team schwer, sich auf ein Sprint-Ziel zu einigen? Dann könnte es daran liegen, dass bei der Definition des Sprint-Ziels nicht jeder einbezogen wird. Da bei der Definition eines Sprint-Ziels viel auf dem Spiel steht, sollte Gruppendenken durch Anonymität unterbunden werden.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 13, 2024

People may not see the point when they hear about the Definition of Done in Scrum. They may say, "We are so sick of talking about the Definition of Done," or “Why does this matter?” First and foremost, what is a Definition of Done? The Definition of Done is a document that clarifies these questions.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 3, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: What is the Definition of Ready in Scrum? Some teams use a Definition of Ready, however, this is a complementary practice, not an official part of Scrum. Do you use a definition of ready? Does it help? Let us know in the comments!

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 22, 2022

TL; DR: Definition of Done Theses. Given the importance of a viable Definition of Done for a Scrum team’s success, it has always puzzled me how complacent or ignorant many Scrum teams are regarding their Definition of Done. Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes ! ?? ?? ????

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 9, 2024

In the 12 years that I've been a Professional Scrum Trainer through Scrum.org, I've taught many classes on Scrum and seen many misunderstandings related to the DOD. That’s where the primary description of Scrum is kept. If it is not an organizational standard, the Scrum Team must create a DOD appropriate for the product.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Research shows that quality is an important driver for continuous improvement in and around Scrum teams. The Scrum framework introduces the Definition of Done to help teams develop a shared understanding of quality. We created 3 do-it-yourself workshops to support your Scrum team in answering these questions.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

TL; DR: The Definition of Done: Business Agility & Technical Excellence Most of the time, stakeholders are not interested in how we solve their problems as long as we ethically play by the rules. Learn more about twelve success principles of employing such a Definition of Done as a Scrum team to help your organization become agile. ??

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 24, 2022

In Kürze: Prinzipien der Definition of Done. Angesichts der Bedeutung einer praktikablen Definition of Done für den Erfolg eines Scrum-Teams hat es mich immer wieder verwundert, wie nachlässig oder unwissend viele Scrum-Teams in Bezug auf ihre Definition of Done sind. Quelle : Scrum Guide 2020.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Often after exploring the definition of done in our Scrum.org training, and exploring its importance to promote transparency and is a commitment to the increment every Sprint. A common question we get asked is how do we get started with creating a Definition of Done ? Importance of Definition of Done.

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Scrum.org

JULY 10, 2024

Image Every Scrum Team wishes they had time each Sprint to accomplish more. Imagine AI integrating seamlessly into your Scrum Team, not just as a tool, but as a team member. Scrum was born out of software development and has moved well beyond to almost every type of complex product creation and management. for example.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 11, 2023

The Definition of ‘Done’ is probably the most misunderstood concept of the Scrum framework. Scrum Guide 202 0 The Definition of ‘Done’ provides a shared understanding among Creators-(The Scrum Team- Developers, Product Owner, and Scrum Master) as well as Inspectors (the stakeholders).

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

In the 2020 Scrum Guide, the Definition of Done is created by the Scrum Team. In previous versions of the Scrum Guide, this responsibility was explicitly owned by the Development Team. I will explain the intention of the change and what it means for Scrum Teams. Note that this has always been true.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 18, 2024

Definition of Done is one of the most misunderstood concepts for people attending our Scrum training classes. In this episode, Mike and Jeff share how they explain it as Scrum trainers, with metaphors drawing from chicken sandwiches and cocktails. It’s probably also understood by people in your organization.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 7, 2022

Agile principles also apply to other project management methodologies derived from agile such as kanban or scrum. Use scrum , an agile framework for completing complex projects, to help review and keep the project evolving. The post The 12 Agile Principles: Definitions & How to Use Them appeared first on ProjectManager.com.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 29, 2023

TL; DR: Scrum Team Failure This post on Scrum team failure addresses three categories from the Scrum anti-patterns taxonomy that are closely aligned: Planning and process breakdown, conflict avoidance and miscommunication, and inattention to quality and commitment, often resulting in a Scrum team performing significantly below its potential.

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Scrum.org

JULY 18, 2022

Why is our definition of done so long? I don’t like to call the definition of done the checklist for how we do things around here. So why is our definition of done so long? My most common experience is that when I ask people what’s in their definition of done they say we met the acceptance criteria.

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Musings on Project Management

JULY 8, 2023

No less an Agile/Scrum eminence than Mike Cohn -- author of some really good books and articles -- has come out with a newsletter on -- are you ready for this? -- what's the meaning of DONE in Agile. Definition of Done. Now we're getting somewhere! His acronym, a bit a poor choice to my mind, is "DoD". But, there you have it.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 9, 2024

Let's have a look at the Scrum Guide. Also, the Definition of Done is a formal description of the state of the Increment when it meets the quality measures required for the product to be released. Lower the standard of your Definition of Done, pick the elements you can fairly easily achieve. What does this mean?

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

When teams first start adopting Scrum, it seems like they often encounter similar challenges. In this article, I will address some of the common commons facing new Scrum teams and how to overcome them. They may have a theoretical understanding of Scrum, but using Scrum is different than reading about it.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 9, 2024

Fortunately, Scrum offers a structured framework that can guide you through. Here's how Scrum addresses ten common challenges that managers face, providing clear solutions through its empirical approach. The clear definition of Scrum accountabilities enhances team focus and sets clear expectations for each member's contribution.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 5, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: When does a Scrum Team create a Definition of Done? Today's question asks when the Definition of Done (DoD is created by the Scrum Team. Ryan Ripley and Todd Miller are the author of Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Understanding all the elements and their connections enables Scrum Teams to build the right thing. Design Thinking and User Experience disciplines have influenced how Scrum Teams think about requirements. I like Tim Herbig's definition of product discovery. Product Discovery with Scrum requires validation.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 15, 2024

Throughout our series, “From Project Manager to Professional Scrum Master,” we’ve explored how project managers can transition to Professional Scrum Masters, bringing their strengths to the Scrum Team while navigating potential pitfalls. Misunderstanding this shift stifles teamwork and innovation.

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Scrum.org

JULY 31, 2023

TL; DR: Scrum Anti-Patterns Taxonomy As the editing process of the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide is nearing its end, it is time to take the next step. The brand new Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide offers 180-plus anti-patterns organized by roles, events, artifacts, and commitments. That is helpful for any Scrum practitioner.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 28, 2024

Was unterscheidet Scrum von Zombie-Scrum? Die Mitglieder des Teams sitzen nicht wie Zombies in den Scrum Meetings und hoffen auf ein schnelles Ende. Was ihnen ermöglicht, die Prinzipien und Werte hinter Scrum zu leben. Schlussendlich übernehmen sie mehr Verantwortung für ihre Rolle in Scrum.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 17, 2024

What does it mean that “Scrum is a … framework…” (from the Scrum Guide). The definition of “framework” also says that it is about building something. What can Scrum build? Scrum on itself… Nothing. Yet, Scrum brings us a focus working towards goals, and supports us planning towards these. Scrum on!

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Gunther Verheyen

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In August 2024, the 4th edition of my book “Scrum – A Pocket Guide” was published. I created it because I am continuously uncovering better ways of explaining Scrum and want to help people by sharing these ways. Transforming an organization’s way of working to Scrum represents quite a challenge. Scrum (a definition?)

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Scrum.org

JUNE 19, 2024

With its flexible and iterative nature, Scrum helps identify risks in product development. Scrum’s iterative approach allows for quicker feedback from users and stakeholders. Scrum addresses this risk through regular sprint reviews where stakeholders provide feedback in shorter loops.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2021

TL; DR: Scrum Commitments. While the new Scrum Guide is less prescriptive and more inclusive, it also ties loose ends by including elements better, namely the previously free-floating Sprint Goal and the Definition of Done with the creation of Scrum commitments. The Scrum Guide 2020. What are Scrum Commitments?

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Scrum.org

MAY 14, 2023

Scrum is a popular framework agile teams use to deliver high-quality software products collaboratively and iteratively. According to the latest State of Agile report from Digital.ai , 90% of agile teams use Scrum. Scrum is often used for software product development. This is not the case.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

La Definición de Terminado (DoD, por sus siglas en inglés) es un entendimiento compartido dentro del equipo Scrum sobre lo que se necesita para que un Incremento de Producto sea lanzable. La DoD proporciona transparencia y previsibilidad para el equipo Scrum y las partes interesadas sobre el trabajo que se debe realizar en cada Sprint.

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Scrum.org

MAY 4, 2020

In the first part of this blog series , I explained how to identify the organizational elements to include in your product definition. In this blog, I explain how you can refine your product definition to organize into effective cross-functional teams. The teams specialised in a customer domain using the Scrum Pattern Value Areas.

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Scrum.org

JULY 18, 2024

Transitioning to Scrum, this focus shifts significantly. Instead of strictly adhering to initial requirements, Scrum teams aim to deliver maximum value through adaptive planning, iterative development, and frequent feedback loops.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Scrum is a framework, not a set of work instructions. The Scrum framework guides the way individuals interact and work together to deliver complex products. The flexibility of Scrum is its strength. The true power of Scrum lies in its simplicity and flexibility.

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Scrum.org

MAY 19, 2024

Du möchtest Scrum in deinem Team wiederbeleben, wo es etwas aus dem Blick geraten ist? Ich war vor Ort und wir haben eine Schulung in Scrum für Entwickler, Produktmanager und Manager durchgeführt. Gleichzeit haben wir so schrittweise die Theorie, Regeln und Empfehlungen hinter Scrum erarbeitet.

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