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Most teams don't know how and when to use Spikes

How do the teams I worked with handle unknowns and uncertainties?

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Vibhor Chandel
Oct 09, 2025
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I’ve seen many teams struggle with Spikes.

Spikes are Agile’s R&D.

This is how we handle “unknowns” and “uncertainties” in Product Development.

But…

Most teams lack understanding of “when” and “how” to use Spikes.

Most teams treat unknowns like regular backlog items, only to realize later that they were guessing more than solving.

The term Spike IS NOT a buzzword.

It is a tool to reduce risk and make smarter decisions… well, if you know how to use it.

In today’s post, I will share how the teams I worked with understood Spikes and integrated them into their daily workflow.

Let’s get started.

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