Adaptation

Plain English explanation

Adaptation means changing your plan or approach based on what you learn.

Why it matters

Without adaptation, inspection has no value. Teams must act on what they learn.

How it works

When issues or opportunities are found, the team adjusts their plan, process, or work immediately.

Example

If users struggle with a feature, the team updates it in the next Sprint instead of ignoring the problem.

Common misunderstanding

Adaptation is not reacting randomly. It is guided by learning and evidence.

Key points

• Follows inspection
• Improves outcomes
• Requires action
• Core to empiricism