What is Empirical process control in scrum in simple terms

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 What is Empirical process control in scrum in simple terms ?

Empirical process control in Scrum is a fundamental concept based on Transparency, Inspection, and Adaptation.

It revolves around the idea of making decisions based on what is actually happening through observation and experimentation rather than relying solely on predictions or assumptions.

In simple terms, it means that in Scrum:

  1. Transparency: All aspects of the process are visible to everyone involved.
  2. Inspection: Regularly checking the progress, results, and processes to detect variances or issues.
  3. Adaptation: Making changes based on the observed information to improve the outcome.

During the sprint:

  • Transparency: The team holds daily stand-up meetings where they discuss what they've done, any challenges they're facing, and what they plan to do next. They use a task board to track their progress visibly.


  • Inspection: At the end of each day, they assess how much work has been completed, comparing it to their sprint goal. At the end of the sprint, they hold a sprint review meeting where stakeholders inspect the working software.


  • Adaptation: If they notice they're falling behind or facing unexpected challenges, they adapt. For instance, they might re-prioritize tasks, adjust their approach, or discuss improvements during the sprint retrospective meeting to enhance their processes for the next sprint.



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