How a Scrum team refused to suffer from commitments made by outsiders

And how the commitments were reversed

And how the commitments were reversed

“We need to ship this MVP within three Sprints. I am confident that we can do it.”

Bart — the Product Owner — tried to look optimistic and convincing. But Sarah doubted he truly believed it himself.

As the Scrum Master of the team, Sarah asked him: “Where does this come from? We still have many uncertainties. But even …