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title: What led to the creation of the Scrum Guide?
description: "The creation of the [Scrum Guide](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/scrum-guide/) was driven by the increasing adoption and subsequent confusion surrounding Scrum. As more people began using Scrum, it became apparent that a consistent and clear definition was necessary to guide practitioners. Ken Schwaber and…"
url: "https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/docs/what-led-to-the-creation-of-the-scrum-guide/"
updated: "2024-12-19"
category: Introduction / History Of Scrum
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# What led to the creation of the Scrum Guide?

The creation of the [Scrum Guide](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/scrum-guide/) was driven by the increasing adoption and subsequent confusion surrounding Scrum. As more people began using Scrum, it became apparent that a consistent and clear definition was necessary to guide practitioners. Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland, recognising this need, collaborated to produce the [Scrum Guide](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/scrum-guide/).

The first version of the [Scrum Guide](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/scrum-guide/) was released in 2010, documenting Scrum as it had been developed, evolved, and sustained over more than two decades. The guide provided a comprehensive framework for understanding and implementing Scrum, helping to standardise its practice worldwide.