Why Should Sprint Goals Be Framed as Experiments?
Framing goals as experiments connects delivery to hypotheses about value. It clarifies why a feature is built and how success will be measured.
Metaphor
Sprint Goals framed as experiments are like field notes in archaeology. Each dig tests a theory about where value lies, and the evidence tells you if you’re on the right track.
In the same way, Sprint Goals guide teams to test assumptions about value so progress is measured in learning, not just in features shipped.
Works Consulted
In addition to any sources cited above, the following works informed my thinking:(1)
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Developing Valuable Product Increments [Internet]. Scrum.org; [cited 2025 Aug 28]. Available from: https://www.scrum.org/learning-series/developing-valuable-product-increments/the-importance-of-producing-a-valuable-product-increment