Scrum.org's 8-Step Plan for AI-Native Teams
Scrum.org has outlined an 8-step framework to guide teams in becoming 'AI-native.' This structured approach aims to embed AI into all aspects of Scrum, shifting focus from production to evaluation and from 'Definition of Done' to 'Definition of Value'.
Why it matters
For engineering teams using Scrum, this 8-step framework provides a structured roadmap for integrating AI beyond simple tool usage. It reframes AI adoption as a fundamental process shift, moving the team's focus from production tasks to the evaluation of AI-generated work, and from a 'Definition of Done' to a 'Definition of Value'. This can help teams navigate the mandate to 'use AI' more deliberately.
What changed
Scrum.org proposes an 8-step transformation journey. The steps are: first, establish the foundation; second, give the team AI basic literacy; third, start using AI as a personal assistant; fourth, incorporate AI into Scrum; fifth, use AI in building your product; sixth, delegate repetitive tasks to AI; seventh, add value to your product with AI features; and eighth, measure progress. An 'AI-native' team is characterized by having AI embedded in all work, a focus on evaluation over production, strong AI literacy, and strategic delegation of tasks to AI while retaining accountability.
What to watch
This article is the first in an 8-part series. The immediate next step is to watch for the follow-up posts that will detail each of the 8 steps, starting with how to 'Establish the foundation'. For now, engineering leads can use this framework to start a conversation about what a deliberate, step-by-step AI integration could look like for their own team's workflow.
Interview question
According to Scrum.org's 8-step plan for AI-native teams, what fundamental shift in focus is emphasized?
- a.Prioritizing the development of new AI features over existing product maintenance.
- b.Transitioning from a 'Definition of Done' to a 'Definition of Value'.Correct
- c.Shifting from human-led decision-making to AI-driven strategic planning.
- d.Moving from individual productivity metrics to team-wide AI adoption rates.
Why? this is the answer
The card explicitly states that the framework reframes AI adoption as a fundamental process shift, moving the team's focus from 'Definition of Done' to a 'Definition of Value'. This highlights a change in how success is measured and understood. Other options describe plausible aspects of AI integration but are not identified as the core fundamental shift in focus for the team's process.
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