Empirical management with Scrum

A framework for complex product development using transparency, inspection and adaptation in short cycles.

Framework · Technology and product

Core concepts

• Product Goal: a shared longer-term direction
• Sprint Goal: the objective of a cycle
• Definition of Done: a shared quality standard for the increment

Application

Use this framework to agree goals and completion criteria in product teams able to review results regularly.

Limitations and jurisdiction

Scheduling events alone does not produce autonomous collaboration or results. Emergency work and external dependencies require additional operating arrangements.

Editorial perspectives

• Protect the goal: examine how changes affect the current cycle.
• Incorporate learning: use review evidence to adjust the next priorities.

Sources

Ken Schwaber · Jeff Sutherland · November 2020

Context: International reference; verify the application environment

Source checked: 2026-10-07

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Translation status

Editorial English translation of the Korean edition. No professional translation or occupational expert review has been completed. Translation does not change the source jurisdiction.

Translation prepared: 2026-10-08 · Source fingerprint: kb-f516c624ecefd07c

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