<ul><li>A blocker is an obstacle that prevents the team from making progress on the stories planned for the current sprint. The team should come together to assess the situation and make a collective decision.</li><li>An issue that isn't blocking the current sprint should be addressed in the next one. The team should be coached on the importance of sticking to the sprint commitment.</li><li>Sprint Planning or Sprint Commitment is the team's agreement to focus their collective effort on delivering specific goals. Unforeseen issues should be handled thoughtfully without jeopardizing commitments.</li><li>Teams should make decisions collectively, stay transparent with stakeholders, and follow Agile principles to overcome blockers and issues.</li></ul>

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