Using Wrike for Scrum
Extremely versatile work management platform — supports Gantt, Kanban, table, calendar, and workload views in a single workspace. When combined with Scrum, this makes Wrike a strong candidate for teams who want a structured, repeatable workflow without sacrificing flexibility. Scrum works best in Wrike when you leverage its core workflow features to implement the framework's key practices directly in the tool your team already lives in.
Scrum structures work into fixed-length sprints (typically 2 weeks) with defined ceremonies: sprint planning, daily standup, sprint review, and retrospective.
How to set up Scrum in Wrike
Set up your project and backlog
In Wrike, create a new project and use a list view filtered to "Not started" as your backlog. Add a custom field for story points — Wrike supports custom fields. Keep the backlog sorted by priority.
Create your first sprint
Wrike doesn't have a native sprint container. Create a filtered view or milestone representing the sprint window. Use a label like "Sprint 14" and filter cards by it on your board.
Configure your sprint board
Set up a board view in Wrike with columns: To Do → In Progress → In Review → Done. These map directly to Scrum board stages. Use custom workflows to add team-specific stages (e.g. "Blocked" or "Testing").
Set up velocity tracking and retrospective workflow
Enable Wrike's analytics or reporting to track velocity over time (story points completed per sprint). After each sprint, run a retrospective in Wrike using a dedicated section or template to capture What Went Well, What Didn't, and Action Items.
Which Wrike features matter for Scrum
Wrike has 0 of 2 core Scrum features natively.