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Project Management & Agile · Intermediate

Sprint Cancellation

Ending a Sprint early because its Sprint Goal has become obsolete.

Definition

Only the Product Owner has the authority to cancel a Sprint. Cancellation is rare and consumes resources, since the team must re-plan.

Example

A merger makes the product direction obsolete, so the PO cancels the Sprint.

Exam tip

Only the PO can cancel; the reason must be an obsolete Sprint Goal.

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