Colocation

Working together in one shared location enables stronger coordination, faster problem solving, richer knowledge sharing, and continuous learning among the Scrum Core Team.

Key Points

  • Team members share a single workspace for real-time, face-to-face communication.
  • Encourages osmotic communication and rapid swarming to resolve issues quickly.
  • Supports shared understanding through whiteboards, information radiators, and ad hoc huddles.
  • If physical proximity is not possible, teams may use virtual colocation practices to approximate the benefits.

Example

In a Scrum project, the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Developers sit in the same team room. When a critical test fails, a developer and tester immediately pair at a whiteboard, loop in the PO, and fix the issue within an hour, avoiding delays that would occur with a distributed team.

PMP Example Question

Which practice most directly enables stronger coordination, faster problem solving, richer knowledge sharing, and continuous learning on a Scrum team?

  1. Scheduling longer Sprint Planning meetings
  2. Implementing a detailed RACI matrix
  3. Colocating the Scrum Core Team in a shared workspace
  4. Increasing the amount of project documentation

Correct Answer: C - Colocation of the Scrum Core Team

Explanation: Being in the same physical space accelerates communication and collaboration, leading to stronger coordination, quicker issue resolution, and better knowledge sharing.

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