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# Scrum Inc.

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## Posts

- [The Scrum Team](https://www.scruminc.com/scrum-team/) - The Scrum Team is Scrum's fundamental unit: one Product Owner, one Scrum Master, and Developers. Learn the structure that drives value delivery.
- [Product Goal](https://www.scruminc.com/product-goal/) - What the Product Goal is, why it anchors the Product Backlog, and how it connects Sprint work to a long-term direction over many Sprints.
- [Sprint Goal](https://www.scruminc.com/sprint-goal/) - What the Sprint Goal is, why it creates focus, and how to write one that guides real decisions during the Sprint. The commitment for the Sprint Backlog.
- [Definition of Done](https://www.scruminc.com/definition-of-done/) - What the Definition of Done is in Scrum, why it is the team's quality bar, and how it keeps work from piling up in hidden inventory.
- [Increment](https://www.scruminc.com/increment/) - What the Increment is in Scrum, why it must meet the Definition of Done, and how frequent Increments are the real proof of progress.
- [Sprint Retrospective](https://www.scruminc.com/sprint-retrospective/) - Why the Sprint Retrospective drives team improvement, how it works, and how high-performing teams use it to compound effectiveness and happiness over time.
- [Daily Scrum](https://www.scruminc.com/daily-scrum/) - What the Daily Scrum is for, why it stays short, and how to keep it from becoming a status meeting. The 15-minute event that keeps Sprints on track.
- [Scrum Master](https://www.scruminc.com/scrum-master/) - Understand the Scrum Master role: what they're accountable for, how they help the team deliver, and the most common ways the role gets misused.
- [The 3-5-3 of Scrum](https://www.scruminc.com/the-3-5-3-of-scrum/) - The 3-5-3 of Scrum: 3 roles, 5 events, and 3 artifacts that form Scrum's complete framework. Foundational guide aligned to the Scrum Guide.
- [Sprint Planning](https://www.scruminc.com/sprint-planning/) - How Sprint Planning starts each Sprint, what it produces, and how to keep it focused. The three questions, time-boxes, and the most common mistakes.
- [The Sprint](https://www.scruminc.com/the-sprint/) - The Sprint is the container event in Scrum. Learn how a fixed-length Sprint creates cadence, limits risk, and produces a usable Increment every cycle.
- [Developers](https://www.scruminc.com/developers/) - Who Developers are on a Scrum Team, what they're accountable for, and why "Developer" in Scrum applies to more than just software engineers.
- [Removing Impediments](https://www.scruminc.com/removing-impediments/) - A structured approach to surfacing and resolving impediments in Scrum and Scrum@Scale, including the Five Whats template for actionable clarity.
- [Interrupt Buffer](https://www.scruminc.com/interrupt-buffer/) - The Interrupt Buffer is a Scrum Inc. pattern for absorbing unplanned work without disrupting the Sprint Goal or team velocity. Learn how it works.
- [Yesterday's Weather](https://www.scruminc.com/yesterdays-weather/) - Yesterday's Weather is a Scrum Inc. pattern that uses historical velocity to set realistic Sprint commitments. Learn how to forecast capacity with data.
- [Sprint Review](https://www.scruminc.com/sprint-review/) - The Sprint Review is where the Scrum Team and stakeholders inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog based on real feedback.
- [Sprint Backlog](https://www.scruminc.com/sprint-backlog/) - ArtifactsSprint BacklogHow Developers use the Sprint Backlog and Sprint Goal to plan, execute, and adapt the work of a single Sprint.What is the Sprint Backlog The Sprint Backlog is the Developers'/team members' plan for a single Sprint. It includes three elements: The Sprint Goal The Product Backlog Items (PBIs) selected for the Sprint The plan
- [The Product Backlog](https://www.scruminc.com/product-backlog/) - The Product Backlog is the single source of truth for product work. Learn how to structure, prioritize, and manage it to maximize value delivery.
- [Product Owner](https://www.scruminc.com/product-owner/) - rolesProduct OwnerThe accountabilities of the Product Owner role, what makes one effective, and the most common pitfalls to avoid.What is the Product Owner The Product Owner is the member of the Scrum Team accountable for maximizing the value of the product. That accountability is expressed through ownership of the Product Backlog — what goes on
- [Building an AI-Ready Operating Model: Why AI, Agile, and Lean Must Work Together](https://www.scruminc.com/building-an-ai-ready-operating-model-why-ai-agile-and-lean-must-work-together/) - A practical framework for building an AI-ready operating model that integrates AI, Agile, and Lean as a system. By Scrum Inc. Consulting.
- [UK Managing Director](https://www.scruminc.com/uk-managing-director/) - Lead and scale Scrum Inc.'s UK business with full P&L accountability. Hands-on senior leadership role reporting directly to the CEO. UK-based, hybrid.
- [Implementing a Dual-Operating System with Scrum@Scale](https://www.scruminc.com/dual-operating-system-scrum-scale/) - See how a $1B manufacturer improved on-time delivery by 40% and team velocity by 43% using Scrum@Scale's dual-operating system. Download the full case study.
- [Agile Unleashed at Scale](https://www.scruminc.com/agile-unleashed-at-scale/) - John Deere's Global IT transformed 500 teams with Scrum@Scale, achieving 165% more output, 63% faster time to market, and 100%+ ROI. Download the full case study.
- [Rocket Mortgage Delivers Twice the Value at Half the Cost at Scale](https://www.scruminc.com/rocket-mortgage-delivers-twice-the-value-at-half-the-cost-at-scale/) - How Rocket Mortgage reduced cycle time from 83.7 to 11.6 days and increased feature delivery by 721% using Scrum@Scale. Peer-reviewed IEEE case study.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.scruminc.com/) - Founded by Dr. Jeff Sutherland, co-creator of Scrum. We partner with enterprises on agile transformation, Scrum@Scale, and training that delivers real business results.
- [Agile Training](https://www.scruminc.com/business-solutions/agile-scrum-training/) - Scrum training from the source. Live and on-demand agile training courses designed by Dr. Jeff Sutherland. Earn globally recognized credentials that drive results.
- [Careers](https://www.scruminc.com/careers/) - Senior careers at the firm where Scrum was built. We redesign how the world's most complex organizations operate. View open roles at Scrum Inc.
- [About Us](https://www.scruminc.com/who-we-are/why-scrum-inc/about-us/) - Scrum Inc. was founded by Dr. Jeff Sutherland, co-creator of Scrum. A boutique agile consulting firm helping enterprises deliver results through agile transformation.
- [Agility Assessment](https://www.scruminc.com/business-solutions/agile-consulting/agility-assessment/) - Measure your agility across five dimensions with the Scrum Inc. Agility Assessment. Get a system-level baseline that drives alignment, focus, and real change.
- [Agile Operating Model](https://www.scruminc.com/business-solutions/agile-consulting/agile-operating-model/) - Scrum Inc. designs agile operating model solutions that align strategy, prioritization, and delivery so enterprise teams can execute at scale.
- [Consulting Services](https://www.scruminc.com/business-solutions/agile-consulting/) - Hands-on agile consulting that fixes how work flows, decisions get made, and results get delivered. Embedded experts who redesign systems, not just train teams.
- [Leadership Development](https://www.scruminc.com/business-solutions/agile-consulting/agile-leadership-development/) - Agile leadership development that helps executives set priorities, make faster decisions, and remove constraints so teams can deliver. Embedded, practical support.
- [AI Transformation](https://www.scruminc.com/business-solutions/agile-consulting/ai-transformation/) - AI transformation that delivers results, not just pilots. Scrum Inc. helps enterprises embed AI into agile operating models so intelligence drives real outcomes.
- [5 Minute Agility Analysis](https://www.scruminc.com/5-minute-agility-analysis/)
- [Reference Library](https://www.scruminc.com/reference-library/) - A reference library for teams running Scrum. Practical, structured guides aligned to the Scrum Guide and Scrum@Scale Guide. Built by Scrum Inc.
- [Industry Insights](https://www.scruminc.com/industry-insights/) - Articles and field reports from Scrum Inc. consultants leading agile, operating model, and AI transformations. Co-published with BCG and top-tier consultancies.
- [Case Studies](https://www.scruminc.com/insights/thought-leadership/case-studies/)
- [Upcoming Courses](https://www.scruminc.com/business-solutions/agile-scrum-training/upcoming-agile-scrum-training/) - View upcoming Agile Scrum training courses. Live online classes for Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile Coaches. Taught by Dr. Jeff Sutherland's team.
- [Scrum Courses](https://www.scruminc.com/scrum-courses/)
- [Contact Us](https://www.scruminc.com/contact-scrum-inc/) - Contact Scrum Inc. for agile training, consulting, or transformation questions. Cambridge HQ. US: +1 (617) 329-9862 | UK: +44 20 4621 6982
- [Our Books](https://www.scruminc.com/insights/thought-leadership/our-scrumbooks/) - Scrum books by Dr. Jeff Sutherland and J.J. Sutherland. The international bestseller that started a movement and The Scrum Fieldbook for real-world application.
- [Team Training](https://www.scruminc.com/business-solutions/agile-scrum-training/agile-team-training/) - Private agile team training customized for your organization. Launch Scrum teams with confidence through expert-led sessions designed around your real work.
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- [Carbon Reduction](https://www.scruminc.com/carbon-reduction/)
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