Adaptation

Plain English explanation

Adaptation means changing based on what the team learns. If reality shows that something is wrong, unclear, or no longer valuable, the team adjusts.

What it means

Scrum does not expect perfect plans. It expects teams to inspect often and adapt quickly when new information appears.

Why it matters

Inspection without adaptation is just observation. Adaptation turns learning into better action.

How it works

Developers adapt their plan during the Sprint, the Product Backlog adapts after feedback, and the team adapts its process after retrospectives.

Common misunderstanding

Adaptation is not random change. It is intentional adjustment based on evidence.

Key points

• Adaptation follows inspection
• It reduces waste and risk
• It helps teams respond to reality
• It keeps Scrum alive and useful