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Foundations

Transparency

Official Pillar

Transparency means making important information visible and understandable to everyone involved.

Plain English explanation

Transparency ensures that everyone can see what is happening and understand it clearly.

What it means

Key elements like the Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Increment must be visible and clearly understood by the Scrum Team and stakeholders.

Why it matters

If information is hidden or unclear, decisions will be based on incorrect assumptions.

How it works

Teams make work visible through artifacts and shared understanding. Clear definitions and open communication support transparency.

Key idea

You cannot inspect what you cannot see.

Key points

  • Work must be visible
  • Information must be understood
  • Shared definitions improve clarity
  • Supports inspection and adaptation

Source

Based on Scrum Guide 2020.

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