swarm

A collaborative technique where several team members converge to focus on a single problem or work item together until it is solved or unblocked.

Key Points

  • Brings multiple team members together to address one high-priority issue or task.
  • Encourages cross-functional collaboration beyond usual role boundaries.
  • Often time-boxed and ends when the item is resolved or meets the Definition of Done.
  • Used to speed flow, remove blockers, and reduce cycle time for critical work.

Example

Mid-sprint, a production defect impacts key customers. The developer, tester, product owner, and DevOps engineer pause their other work to swarm the defect: they investigate together, pair on a fix, verify it, and release a patch the same day.

PMP Example Question

During a sprint, a critical user story is blocked by an integration bug. The team decides to pause other tasks and concentrate collectively on resolving this single item. What practice are they using?

  1. Pair programming
  2. Swarming
  3. Daily Scrum
  4. Adjusting WIP limits

Correct Answer: B — Swarming

Explanation: Swarming is when multiple team members focus together on one problem or task until it is resolved.

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