Focus refers to the collective commitment of the Scrum Team to concentrate their efforts on achieving the sprint goal and delivering value incrementally.
Expected Behaviors
- Minimize distractions and avoid deviating from the sprint plan
- Prioritize work based on its importance and relevance to the sprint goal
- Eliminate waste by avoiding unnecessary work that does not add value to the product or project
- Pay attention to detail and ensure that the work delivered meets agreed-upon standards and quality criteria
- Continuously learn, reflect, and adapt
Unexpected Behaviors
- Tunnel vision overlooks essential factors that could impact the project’s success.
- Become isolated in their work, failing to communicate effectively or share knowledge and insights with others
- Prioritize speed over quality
- Cut corners or rush through tasks to meet deadlines
- Lose sight of broader strategic objectives or vision of the project
