The Agile Daily Standup - AgileDad All About The Definition of Ready
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Jun 19, 2025 Explore the importance of the Definition of Ready in Agile practices. Discover how the INVEST acronym—Independent, Negotiable, Valuable, Estimable, Small, and Testable—serves as a checklist for product backlog items. Dive into the balance between clarity and flexibility, as teams navigate the fine line of applying the Definition of Ready without becoming too rigid. Gain insights on enhancing collaboration while staying true to Agile principles!
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Definition of Ready with INVEST
- Definition of Ready (DoR) helps check if Product Backlog Items (PBIs) are ready for sprint using the INVEST criteria.
- It clarifies PBIs by ensuring they are independent, negotiable, valuable, estimable, small, and testable.
Use DoR Wisely for New Teams
- Use Definition of Ready as a helpful starting practice for inexperienced teams to organize their work.
- Avoid becoming too attached or dogmatic about strict adherence to the Definition of Ready.
Risks of Over-Enforcing DoR
- Strict enforcement of Definition of Ready can lead to unhealthy team dynamics and contradicts Scrum's empirical, adaptive nature.
- It's normal to discover work details during a sprint and adapt, rather than rigidly waiting for perfect readiness.