Commitments
Product Goal
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Commitment
The Product Goal describes the future state of the product.
Plain English explanation
The Product Goal gives the Scrum Team a long-term direction. It defines what they are trying to achieve with the product.
What it means
It is a single goal that guides the Product Backlog and provides a destination for the team.
Why it matters
Without a Product Goal, teams may deliver work without a clear purpose.
How it works
The Product Owner defines and communicates the Product Goal. The team works across multiple Sprints to achieve it.
Key idea
The Product Goal gives meaning to all backlog work.
Key points
- Long-term objective
- Guides Product Backlog
- Owned by Product Owner
- One Product Goal at a time
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Source
Based on Scrum Guide 2020.
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