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title: What does the term ‘stakeholders’ refer to in Scrum?
description: "In Scrum, the term 'stakeholders' encompasses all individuals outside the [Scrum Team](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/scrum-team/) who have an interest in the product. This includes a broad range of people such as users, customers, management, governance bodies, and anyone else who has a stake…"
url: "https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/docs/what-does-the-term-stakeholders-refer-to-in-scrum/"
updated: "2024-12-19"
category: Accountabilities / Stakeholders
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# What does the term ‘stakeholders’ refer to in Scrum?

In Scrum, the term 'stakeholders' encompasses all individuals outside the [Scrum Team](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/scrum-team/) who have an interest in the product. This includes a broad range of people such as users, customers, management, governance bodies, and anyone else who has a stake in the product's success. The term is intentionally broad to simplify the framework and avoid overcomplicating the identification of different [Stakeholder](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/stakeholder/) types.

By keeping the definition of stakeholders broad, Scrum allows teams to focus on collaboration and [Value](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/value/) delivery without getting bogged down in categorising various [Stakeholder](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/stakeholder/) groups. This simplicity is a key aspect of Scrum's design, making it adaptable and flexible in various organisational contexts.