definition-of-ready

A Definition of Ready (DoR) check verifies that an agile user story has all required elements, like role, goal, benefit, and acceptance criteria, before sprint commitment. It provides a structured go/no-go assessment for story readiness.

To check sprint readiness, validate the user story input against DoR criteria including estimate, dependencies, and stakeholder. The assessment provides a clear pass or fail verdict with a gap analysis identifying missing elements.

When a user story fails the DoR assessment, the gap analysis identifies specific missing elements and suggests remediation actions. This structured feedback highlights exactly what needs refinement before the story can enter the sprint.

Yes, the DoR verification explicitly checks for dependencies and stakeholder elements within the user story. This ensures that all external and regulatory touchpoints are identified and resolved before committing the story to a sprint.

Run a story readiness assessment during sprint planning or backlog refinement before committing work. This prevents unresolved issues from entering the sprint, saving time and resources by ensuring all user stories meet the required criteria.