In my previous project management column, I discussed the three critical roles in a Scrum team: the ScrumMaster, the product owner, and the development team. In this installment, I will focus on the ceremonies (also known as activities) common to every Scrum project.
Definition of malign. 1a : evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious the malign effects of illicit drugsb : malignant, virulent a malign lesion.
malignant. 1  disposed to cause harm, suffering, or distress deliberately; feeling or showing ill will or hatred. 2  very dangerous or harmful in influence or effect. 3  Pathology. tending to produce death, as bubonic plague.