During the sprint the developers realize that they have selected too many product backlog items. How should they go from there?

The correct answer is B. As soon as they realize they should work with the product owner to remove some work while not. Never should they reduce the DoD. They should be able to do the work their selves and therefore work with the product owner to reduce the scope. Since the product owner is responsible for maximizing value and making priorities, he is the go to person for matteres like this.

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Options

AInform the product owner and the stakeholders during the sprint review
BAs soon as they realize they should work with the product owner to remove some work while not
COutsource the work to another team
DUse a definition of done with lower standards to be able to finish all the work they committed to

How the community answered

(28 responses)

A
7% (2)
B
71% (20)
C
18% (5)
D
4% (1)

Explanation

Never should they reduce the DoD. They should be able to do the work their selves and therefore work with the product owner to reduce the scope. Since the product owner is responsible for maximizing value and making priorities, he is the go to person for matteres like this.

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#sprint execution#scope adjustment#product owner collaboration#sprint backlog

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