A public-health clinic scheduler has a Done Increment that already cuts no-show rates, two months before the city's published calendar go-live. What should the Product Owner do?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation.
Short Explanation
Sitting on a clinic Increment that already cuts no-shows is like leaving flu shots in the fridge because the poster still says 'shot day' is two months out. Calendar trains are optional coordination, not a Scrum lock. When it is Done and valuable, ship it and re-forecast what comes next.
Full Explanation
A release is a value decision the Product Owner can make whenever the Increment meets the Definition of Done and is worth putting in citizens' hands. Calendar release trains may help communications, but they are not a reason to withhold a valuable Increment. Early release also produces real usage evidence that improves later forecasts. Waiting solely to honor a date turns value into inventory.