Concepts
Continuous Improvement
The ongoing effort to improve products, processes, and teamwork.
Plain English explanation
Continuous Improvement means always looking for ways to get better, little by little, over time. It is the habit of making the next Sprint better than the last.
Why it matters
Small improvements add up and help teams stay effective and competitive.
How it works
Teams regularly reflect on their work, identify improvements, and apply them in future Sprints.
Example
A team improves their testing process every Sprint to reduce bugs and speed up delivery.
Common myths
Improvement is not a one-time activity. It must happen continuously.
Key points
- Happens over time
- Driven by reflection
- Improves performance
- Built into Scrum
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Learning note
This is a common Agile/Scrum-related term or practice included to help learners understand language often used around Scrum.
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