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Values

Openness

Official Value

Openness means being transparent about work, challenges, and progress.

Plain English explanation

Openness means the team and stakeholders share information honestly and clearly.

What it means

The team is open about progress, problems, and outcomes.

Why it matters

Without openness, issues stay hidden and decisions become misinformed.

How it works

The team communicates clearly, shares feedback, and makes work visible.

Key idea

Openness enables transparency and trust.

Source

Based on Scrum Guide 2020.

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