Principles
Transparency
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The state of making work and progress visible to everyone involved.
Plain English explanation
Transparency means everyone can clearly see what is happening — what work is being done, what is complete, and what problems exist.
Why it matters
Without transparency, people make decisions based on incorrect assumptions.
How it works
Artifacts like the Product Backlog and Increment are visible and clearly understood by everyone.
Example
The team shares progress openly so stakeholders can see what is done and what is still in progress.
Common misunderstanding
Transparency is not just showing data. It must be clear and understood by everyone.
Key points
- Work is visible
- Shared understanding
- Enables inspection
- Supports better decisions
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Based on Scrum Guide 2020.
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