Patterns in the Product Organization Pattern Language

¶1 The Spirit of the Game

If team members believe they can “implement Scrum” by following its rules instead of acting on the deeper rationales behind them, then explicitly emphasize the spirit, not the rules of Scrum, as a foundation for the culture.

¶2 The Mist

Great works start with a vague longing across some community. Therefore, an individual, or a collective mind of several individuals, conceives a vision of how to improve quality-of-life.

¶3 Fertile Soil

Personal interaction qualities both reflect and define organization qualities. Therefore, demonstrate the values of Commitment, Focus, Openness, Respect, and Courage in your day-to-day behaviors and interactions.

¶4 Conway’s ...

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