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Directing all Scrum Teams to follow the same release schedule can indeed limit their flexibility to deliver value. Agile methodologies emphasize responsiveness to changing customer needs and the ability to adapt processes based on feedback. When teams are forced into a uniform release cadence, they may miss opportunities to release features or enhancements at the optimal time. Each Scrum Team may have different contexts, priorities, and work velocities, meaning that a one-size-fits-all release schedule could hinder their ability to deliver the most compelling value to their customers.

This lack of flexibility can lead to situations where teams are either waiting to release valuable features until the scheduled date—or worse, bundling incomplete work to meet the shared schedule—resulting in a potential decrease in overall customer satisfaction and value delivered. By allowing teams to operate with autonomy in their release strategies, they can respond more adeptly to their specific customer feedback and project demands, ultimately enhancing the value they create for their stakeholders.