Working agreements
Definition of Ready
A shared checklist or standard describing when a backlog item is clear enough to be considered for implementation.
What it helps with
A Definition of Ready helps teams say, in a consistent way, when a piece of work still needs clarification before it should be pulled into a sprint.
It works best when it protects the team from unclear work without becoming a heavy gate for every tiny change.
Typical readiness checks
- Scope is understandable
- Acceptance criteria exist
- Dependencies are visible
- Major unknowns are called out
Related terms
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Backlog Refinement
Ceremonies
The ongoing process of clarifying, splitting, and preparing upcoming work so future planning conversations are faster and more concrete.
Open definition
Definition of Done
Working agreements
A shared standard describing what must be true before work can honestly be considered complete.
Open definition