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Definition of Done Template

A definition of done sets the shared quality bar for every item. This template makes done unambiguous so nothing ships half-finished.

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The business problem it solves

When done means different things to different people, work ships incomplete and quality slips.

Who should use it

  • Agile teams setting quality standards
  • Scrum masters and product owners
  • Delivery leads enforcing quality

When to use it

Define it once with the team and apply it to every backlog item.

What this template helps you do

  • Code and build criteria
  • Testing and review requirements
  • Documentation expectations
  • Acceptance and sign-off
  • Deployment readiness
Inside the template
  1. Code complete
  2. Tested and reviewed
  3. Documented
  4. Accepted
  5. Ready to deploy

How it connects to the PMOstart 5D Lifecycle

This template supports the Define stage of the PMOstart 5D Lifecycle. It also maps to these related lifecycles, where you can see how the work fits the bigger delivery picture:

Agile LifecycleSDLC Lifecycle

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

A shared checklist of criteria every work item must meet before it counts as complete.

The whole team agrees on it; the scrum master helps the team hold to it.

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