Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)Scrum Theory & PrinciplesMedium
A Scrum Team is continuously refining its Definition of Done based on feedback from stakeholders and internal quality metrics. This practice ensures that the team's understanding of 'done' evolves with the product and organizational needs. Which aspect of Empiricism does this practice best exemplify?
- AAdaptation
- BTransparency
- CPredictability
- DInspection
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Adaptation
Refining the Definition of Done based on feedback and metrics is a direct adjustment to the process and product quality criteria. This continuous adjustment in response to new information is the essence of Adaptation, one of the pillars of Empiricism.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Transparency is about making the Definition of Done visible, but refining it is about changing it.
- C. Predictability is not a pillar of Empiricism; Scrum thrives on embracing unpredictability.
- D. Inspection involves reviewing the Definition of Done and its outcome, but the act of changing it is adaptation.
Empiricism: Adaptation
Adjusting the process or the material being processed if any deviations are detected from acceptable limits.
- Occurs as soon as possible to minimize further deviation.
- Relies on prior transparency and inspection.
- A core mechanism for continuous improvement and responsiveness to change.
Memory trick: Adaptation is like tuning a guitar to make it sound right.