MAKING the scrum team a participant in the discovery PROCESS early in the product development lifecycle is quite beneficial. Agile refers to teams engaging with stakeholders early in the development process so that both parties are on the same page. Consider some of the benefits of early involvement:

• The development teams can help in modifying the specifications with the client by identifying technical IMPLEMENTATION issues early in the process.
• Along with the product owner, the team begins to share a shared KNOWLEDGE of what needs to be built. Teams can sometimes assist the product owner in detecting requirements that MIGHT have been overlooked.
• They have a common concept of what needs to be constructed. It also helps teams stay dedicated and confident, encourages them to take ownership of their job, and, most importantly, increases team spirit.
• To help with this, the scrum master can begin including the teams in early product discussions when the requirements are still vague. The product backlog can be built by the team and the product owner.