How deadline-driven behavior sends your Scrum Teams spinning out of control | by Todd Lankford

Deadline-driven behavior undermines Scrum teams' effectiveness and leads to chaos. The pressure of deadlines often creates a frantic work environment, causing team members to focus on speed over quality. For example, when teams prioritize completing tasks by a specific deadline, they may neglect important aspects of collaboration and thoroughness, ultimately resulting in decreased performance and burnout. Key Points: - Deadline-driven behavior creates chaos in Scrum teams. - Teams often prioritize speed over quality, compromising performance. - Pressure from deadlines can lead to burnout among team members. - Effective collaboration is often sacrificed in pursuit of meeting deadlines. - Recognizing the impact of deadlines is crucial for maintaining team health and productivity.