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title: How does Scrum promote transparency and trust within a team?
description: "Scrum promotes transparency and trust by making the work and progress of the team visible to all stakeholders. This is achieved through the use of Scrum artifacts, such as the [Product Backlog](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/a-scrum-artifact-that-consists-of-an-ordered-list-of-the-work-to-be-done-in-order-to-create-maintain-and-sustain-a-product-managed-by-the-product-owner/), [Sprint Backlog](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-backlog/), and [Increment](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/increment/), which provide clear and…"
url: "https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/docs/how-does-scrum-promote-transparency-and-trust-within-a-team/"
updated: "2024-12-19"
category: Introduction / What Is Scrum?
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# How does Scrum promote transparency and trust within a team?

Scrum promotes transparency and trust by making the work and progress of the team visible to all stakeholders. This is achieved through the use of Scrum artifacts, such as the [Product Backlog](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/a-scrum-artifact-that-consists-of-an-ordered-list-of-the-work-to-be-done-in-order-to-create-maintain-and-sustain-a-product-managed-by-the-product-owner/), [Sprint Backlog](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-backlog/), and [Increment](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/increment/), which provide clear and accessible information about the work being done and the goals being pursued.

Regular Scrum events, like the [Daily Scrum](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/daily-scrum/), [Sprint Review](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-review/), and [Sprint Retrospective](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-retrospective/), further enhance transparency by offering opportunities for team members to share updates, feedback, and reflections. This openness fosters a culture of trust, where team members feel confident in sharing their ideas and concerns, leading to better collaboration and more effective problem-solving.