Well-Formed Team
[wel fawrmed teem]
Definition of Well-Formed Team
A Well-Formed Team (WFT) is more than just a Team; it’s a ‘real Team’ – a Team that knows its job, does its job, and looks good doing it. A WFT is a Team with heart and soul; where Team Members value working together to be the best Team they can be. A WFT is a team that is self-organized, self-contained, and value-driven. A Scrum Team is a well-formed team that has both a Product Owner and a Scrum Master, and it is a primary teaching of Scrum that all teams (especially those working in complex domains) should be well-formed.
Examples
Scrum says that all teams (not just Scrum Teams) should be well-formed teams - especially when working in complex domains.
Here is an infographic depicting the Scrum Team. You can download, print and reference this graphic easily to help people understand the concept. https://3back.com/scrum-industry-terms/scrum-team-vs-development-team/
External Sources
R-E-S-P-E-C-T and The Well-Formed Team™
Heroes don’t win games; Well-Formed Teams™ do
The First Step to a Well-Formed Team™
Cite This Term
"Well-Formed Team" ScrumDictionary.com. Accessed Apr 25, 2024. https://scrumdictionary.com/term/well-formed-team/.