Scrum Events
Daily Scrum
The daily sync · Timebox: 15 minutes
Overview
The Daily Scrum is a 15-minute event for the Developers to inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the Sprint Backlog as necessary. It’s not a status report — it’s a daily planning session where the team creates a collective plan of attack for the next 24 hours.
Event Ownership
Owned / Facilitated By
Developers (own the event) / Scrum Master (coaches initially)
Developers own and run this event — they select the format and structure
Scrum Master coaches the team toward self-management, not dependency on a facilitator
Scrum Master may facilitate initially but should work toward making themselves unnecessary
The goal is for the team to emerge with an actionable plan for the next day of work
Who Should Be Present
Developers
Required participants. Inspect progress, surface impediments, adapt the Sprint Backlog, and create a plan for the next 24 hours
Scrum Master
Attends as a coach; ensures the event stays within 15 minutes; notes impediments for removal. Participates as a Developer if working on Sprint Backlog items
Product Owner
May attend if actively working on Sprint Backlog items. Otherwise can observe but should not drive the conversation
Preparation Checklist
01Each Developer should review their work-in-progress before the Daily Scrum
02The Sprint Board should be updated with current status (or update during the event)
03Come prepared to discuss: what you’ll work on, what’s blocking you, and where you need help
04Scrum Master: review the impediment log for any updates to share