Scrum Roles

The Scrum framework defines three accountabilities (often called roles): the Product Owner, the Scrum Master, and the Developers. Together, these three form the Scrum Team. Each role has distinct responsibilities, and all three are essential for Scrum to function effectively.

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The Scrum Team

The 2020 Scrum Guide describes the Scrum Team as a cohesive unit with no sub-teams or hierarchies. The team is:

• Cross-functional — it has all the skills needed to create value each Sprint
• Self-managing — it decides internally who does what, when, and how
• Small — typically 10 or fewer people to maintain agility and communication

Note: The 2020 Scrum Guide replaced the term "Development Team" with "Developers" to clarify that this accountability refers to anyone doing the work, not just software developers.

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Product Owner

The Product Owner (PO) is accountable for maximising the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum Team.

Key Responsibilities