When to explore this
Start with uncertainty, feedback and the cost of changing completed work.
Scrum supports repeated delivery and feedback when complex work requires adaptation. Consider whether the team can deliver usable increments and act on stakeholder feedback. Read the official guide for the framework’s definition; the related tools below support broader project decisions and are not prescribed Scrum practices.
Origin & attribution
Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland; The Scrum Guide.
Source version and review status
November 2020 Scrum Guide. Source page checked 2026-09-27.
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