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title: How should Scrum Teams approach the concept of Done in practice?
description: "Scrum Teams should practise the \"Art of the possible\" by striving to achieve a Done [Increment](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/increment/) as early and as often as possible. This proactive approach involves accepting current limitations and working diligently towards overcoming them to meet the [Definition…"
url: "https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/docs/how-should-scrum-teams-approach-the-concept-of-done-in-practice/"
updated: "2024-12-19"
category: Commitments / Definition of Done
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# How should Scrum Teams approach the concept of Done in practice?

Scrum Teams should practise the "Art of the possible" by striving to achieve a Done [Increment](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/increment/) as early and as often as possible. This proactive approach involves accepting current limitations and working diligently towards overcoming them to meet the [Definition of Done](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/definition-of-done/).

By continuously aiming to achieve Done Increments, Scrum Teams can improve their processes and product quality over time. Embracing the challenges and focusing on making incremental progress helps the team build a more reliable and robust product, ultimately contributing to the success of the [Project](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/project/).