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Validation Checkpoints for Scrum of Scrums

Here’s a structured list of Validation Checkpoints for Scrum of Scrums (SoS) to ensure it delivers value and aligns with scaled agile best practices:

 Validation Checkpoints for Scrum of Scrums

  1. Progress Alignment

  • Are all teams aligned with the Sprint Goals?

  • What is the action plan for Spill over stories?

  • Is progress mapped against Epic/Release milestones?

  • Are team velocities stable, and any major deviations explained?

  1. Dependencies

  • Are cross-team dependencies and external dependencies are identified clearly?

  • Are dependency owners assigned and tracked?

  • Are upcoming dependencies planned (not last-minute surprises)?

  1. Blockers & Risks

  • Are there any blockers beyond team control?

  • Are escalations being addressed at the right level (Scrum Master vs Program)?

  • Are risks logged, assessed, and mitigated?

  1. Quality & Defects

  • Are defect trends (open/closed rate, severity) under control?

  • Is regression/integration testing on track?

  1. Delivery Readiness

  • Is the integration plan between teams clear and realistic?

  • Is the demo to Product team (end of sprint) prepared?

  • Any concerns with meeting release dates or milestones?

  1. Collaboration & Communication

  • Are teams sharing knowledge?

  • Are issues parked for deep-dive offline discussions?

  • Is there transparency in reporting blockers?

  1. Process Tracking

  • Perform thorough impact analysis before implementing code changes.

  • Developers to validate functional logic with SMEs before implementation

  • Leverage peer reviews more rigorously, especially for critical/shared components

  • Ensure developers write and execute unit tests

  • Reduce the Bug Sub Task % in the upcoming release.

  • Reduce the Bug Reopened % in the upcoming release.

  • Follow coding best practices and use static code analysis tools

  • Is Retrospective conducted for last sprints, Is RCA identified for the blockers and lessons are implemented?

  1. Action Tracking

  • Were last SoS action items closed?

  • Are new actions assigned, and time-bound?

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