Scrum and the flow in LeSS

Scrum and the flow in LeSS

Author: less.works April 10, 2026 Duration: 29:33

How did LeSS grow out of Scrum, and why does it now stand on its own? In this episode, Bas and Bastiaan trace the roots of LeSS back to early Scrum and show how it evolved into a clearer, more effective approach for product development with multiple teams. You’ll hear how LeSS handles planning, refinement, reviews, retrospectives, roles, and artifacts, and why that differs from simply copying Scrum team by team.

You’ll learn where LeSS and Scrum diverged, why LeSS introduced its own Scrum Guide version, and how the LeSS approach reduces coordination noise while increasing real collaboration, clarity, and product focus. A sharp listen for anyone working with Scrum, scaling, or complex product development.


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