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Commitment

By Miranda Dulin
Published in Glossary
October 13, 2023
1 min read
Commitment

Definition of Commitment

Commitment is the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.

Back of a vocabulary card for the term Commitment
Back of a vocabulary card for the term Commitment

Pronunciation Spelling

kuh-mit-muhnt

Example Sentence

A commitment to technical excellence led to consistent delivery, without accumulating technical debt.

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Significance

Understanding the term “commitment” in agile is pivotal. It’s not just about promises, but dedication to a cause. Misunderstanding this leads to exploiting teams.

Additional Resources

  • Scrum Guide
  • Commitment in Scrum: Shared Ownership
  • Sprint Commitment: There’s No Guarantee
  • Commitment vs. Forecast: A Subtle But Important Change to Scrum

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Definition of Commitment
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Pronunciation Spelling
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Example Sentence
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Significance
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Additional Resources

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