Use this Scrum Litmus Test to see whether your team is really doing Scrum—or just calling it Scrum. Identify gaps and improve your Scrum implementation.

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A practical checklist helps teams determine if they're genuinely practicing Scrum or just using the name. The litmus test includes nine must-have basics: sprint length of one month or less, defined Scrum roles (Product Owner, Scrum Master, Developers), a sprint goal, daily scrums, usable increments, sprint reviews with stakeholders, sprint retrospectives, and a consistent definition of done. Missing any single element means you're not doing Scrum. The framework also provides deeper validation across nine categories including team structure, product backlog management, sprint cadence, and living the five Scrum values (Focus, Openness, Respect, Commitment, Courage).

Are You Really Doing Scrum? A Practical Scrum Litmus Test