What is Scrum-but?

Scrum-but is a term that describes a situation where a team uses Scrum but with deviations from its standard rules and practices. For example, a team might say "We use Scrum but without daily stand-ups" or "We do sprints but do not hold retrospectives."

Such deviations often occur due to adapting Scrum to specific project or organizational conditions but can lead to reduced effectiveness and loss of the methodology's benefits. It is important to understand that Scrum is a set of interconnected practices, and omitting some of them can disrupt the overall process.

Example: "We use Scrum but without the Scrum Master role" — this is a classic example of Scrum-but, where the person responsible for the process and removing obstacles is absent.