Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)Scrum Theory & PrinciplesMedium
During a Sprint, the Developers realize that a key technology they planned to use is no longer viable. They quickly research alternatives, consult with stakeholders, and decide to pivot to a different solution. This action best demonstrates which core aspect of empiricism?
- AInspection
- BTransparency
- CAdaptation
- DSelf-organization
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Adaptation
The scenario describes the Developers changing their approach (pivoting to a different solution) based on new information (technology no longer viable). This act of making changes to minimize further deviation from acceptable limits is the essence of Adaptation in empiricism.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Inspection is about checking progress, but the scenario describes the action taken after an inspection, not the inspection itself.
- B. Transparency is about making information visible, but the scenario focuses on the response to the information.
- D. Self-organization is a characteristic of the Scrum Team, but 'adaptation' is the empirical principle being demonstrated by their action.
Empiricism: Adaptation
If any aspects of a process deviate outside acceptable limits or if the resulting product is unacceptable, the process or the material being processed must be adjusted.
- Making changes based on inspection.
- Adjusting to new information or deviations.
- Crucial for continuous improvement and achieving goals.
Memory trick: See it, Check it, Change it.