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Is the Definition of Ready Relevant in the Age of AI?

Is the Definition of Ready Relevant in the Age of AI?

When using AI in an Agile team, the Definition of Ready is more than a checklist, it is a handoff contract. It confirms that work meets the minimum criteria to pass safely to the next gate, team, or agent. As agents act at extreme speeds, a clear DoR prevents ambiguity from scaling.

Sprint Planning Without Estimation Theater

Sprint Planning Without Estimation Theater

For most teams, estimation is not a planning activity -- it is a ritual. Here is how to plan sprints that produce real commitments instead of managed numbers.

The Definition of Ready Is a Trap: How to Avoid Waterfall Gatekeeping

The Definition of Ready Is a Trap: How to Avoid Waterfall Gatekeeping

The Definition of Ready sounds like a reasonable idea. In practice, most teams use it to recreate waterfall-style gatekeeping inside an Agile process.