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# Create a theme in Agile Development 2.0

# Create a theme in Agile Development 2.0 {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Create a theme in Agile Development 2.0 to group stories of different products
together for an abstract goal.

## Before you begin

Role required: scrum_product_owner, scrum_release_planner, scrum_admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllAgile DevelopmentThemes.
2. Select New.  
   Alternatively, you can open the new theme form by using:
   * Backlog Planning or Sprint Planning tabs of the Agile board
   * Themes related lists of a Product record
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3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Number | System-generated unique number for the theme. |
   | Name | Name for the theme that states the high-level business case. |
   | Product | Product with which this theme is associated. You can associate a theme with just one product at a time. |
   | Short Description | Brief description of the theme. |
   | Description | Detailed description about the theme. |
   [Table 1. Theme form]

   {#create-a-theme__table_theme-form}
4. Select Submit.
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## What to do next

Add epics and stories to the theme using the related lists available in the Theme
record. For more information, see [Related lists for a Theme in Agile Development 2.0](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/ad5w1TInE47l9jwIMfi9Rg "Use the related lists on the Theme form for the actions that you need to perform for your theme in Agile Development 2.0. These actions include associating stories or epics with the theme.")

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