About Definition of Ready Checklist
An agile readiness checklist for discussing whether a user story is prepared enough to begin implementation.
What’s included
- A Definition of Ready checklist
- User-story preparation criteria
- A shared framework for discussing ambiguity before implementation
How to use it in practice
Try the checklist during refinement of a real story. Clarify criteria that team members interpret differently and identify unresolved dependencies. Keep the agreement practical so it helps a planning conversation rather than becoming a gate that blocks reasonable learning during implementation.
Set it up in your workspace
- Open the original Notion Marketplace listing and add the template to your chosen workspace while signed in. Keep its example records until you understand how the pages connect.
- Try the checklist during refinement of a real story.
- Try one complete example before adding a large backlog. Check that its views and any calculations show what you expect, then replace the sample content with your own.
Who it suits and what to consider
Delivery teams agreeing what ready-to-start work means in their context. The source presents a framework; the exact readiness criteria should reflect your team and work.
