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Scrum Team

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A small, self-managing team consisting of a Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Developers.

Plain English explanation

The Scrum Team is the group of people responsible for building the product. They work together as one unit instead of separate roles working in isolation.

Why it matters

Scrum works because the team is self-managing and cross-functional. This means they can make decisions and deliver value without waiting on others.

How it works

The Scrum Team includes the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Developers. Together, they plan, build, review, and improve in each Sprint.

Example

A Scrum Team includes a designer, developer, tester, Product Owner, and Scrum Master working together daily to deliver product features.

Common misunderstanding

The Scrum Team is not divided into separate departments. It works as one cohesive unit.

Key points

  • Includes Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developers
  • Self-managing
  • Cross-functional
  • Focused on delivering value

Official source

Based on Scrum Guide 2020.

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