International SCRUM Master Foundation (Scrum Guideline 2020)

Steen Lerche-Jensen

Scrum Pillars

2.2.3 Adaptation

In the world of agile, we always embrace and adapt to changes, so that we can constantly improve. If any aspects of a process deviate outside acceptable limits or if the resulting product is unacceptable, the process being applied, or the materials being produced must be adjusted. The adjustment must be made as soon as possible to minimize further deviation.

Adaptation becomes more difficult when the people involved are not empowered or self-managing. A Scrum Team is expected to adapt the moment it learns anything new through inspection.