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title: How should a Scrum Team work during a Sprint?
description: "A [Scrum Team](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/scrum-team/) should work at a sustainable pace during a Sprint. This means avoiding the pressure to move faster than usual and focusing on maintaining a steady, manageable workload. The aim is to produce a high-quality [Increment](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/increment/) within the…"
url: "https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/docs/how-should-a-scrum-team-work-during-a-sprint/"
updated: "2024-12-19"
category: Events / Sprint
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# How should a Scrum Team work during a Sprint?

A [Scrum Team](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/scrum-team/) should work at a sustainable pace during a Sprint. This means avoiding the pressure to move faster than usual and focusing on maintaining a steady, manageable workload. The aim is to produce a high-quality [Increment](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/increment/) within the [Timebox](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/timebox/) without compromising the team’s well-being.

Working sustainably ensures that the team can consistently deliver [Value](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/value/) over the long term, avoiding burnout and maintaining a high level of productivity and morale.