What is the purpose of the Daily Scrum?

The Daily Scrum serves as a crucial synchronization point for the Development Team, focusing on the progress toward the Sprint Goal and establishing a plan for the next 24 hours. The primary purpose of this meeting is to promote transparency and adaptability, allowing team members to share updates on their work, discuss any obstacles they face, and plan the next steps to overcome them.

During the Daily Scrum, team members openly communicate about impediments that may hinder their progress. This gives the team a chance to identify and address these challenges promptly, ensuring that everyone stays aligned and moves toward the Sprint Goal effectively. The emphasis on next steps is also essential; it helps the team streamline their efforts towards completing the work committed in the Sprint.

While aspects like assigning tasks, checking progress, and discussing team conflicts can naturally come up in the context of the Daily Scrum, the core objective is not to perform these activities but to facilitate quick, focused discussions that ultimately foster progress in accomplishing the Sprint Goal.