Sprint
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CORE DEFINITION
The core unit of the Scrum framework: a fixed-length iteration, typically one to four weeks, in which a predefined set of work is completed to produce a deliverable increment. Its scaffolding value is turning a marathon into a series of short sprints. Long projects lose focus easily, while sprints create rhythm, urgency, and frequent feelings of achievement.
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
- Turn a marathon into short sprints: break long projects into fixed-length iterations that sustain rhythm and urgency. - Create frequent achievement: completing a predefined increment every few weeks builds momentum and focus.
Anchor fast decisions
Break long projects into fixed short cycles (1-4 weeks), each with clear commitments and deliverable increments, creating rhythm, urgency, and frequent sense of achievement, avoiding long-term loss of focus. The mechanism is "short feedback loops → continuous alignment and motivation".
MINIMUM ACTION
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