During a Sprint, how should the Development Team respond to changes?

The Development Team should adapt the Sprint Backlog as necessary to respond to changes during a Sprint. In the context of Scrum, the Sprint Backlog is a living artifact that represents the work selected for a Sprint along with the plan for delivering it. Changes may arise due to new insights, stakeholder feedback, or unexpected challenges. By adapting the Sprint Backlog, the Development Team can ensure that they remain focused on delivering valuable outcomes while being responsive to the changing needs of the project.

This approach emphasizes flexibility and continuous improvement, which are core tenets of the Agile methodology. It allows the team to refine their understanding of the work required and adjust their plan to include the most relevant and important tasks. This adaptability is crucial for maximizing the value of the increments delivered at the end of the Sprint.

Options suggesting that changes should be ignored or that every change must be escalated to the Scrum Master do not align with the Agile principles of collaboration and responsiveness to change. Similarly, re-scheduling Sprint Planning would disrupt the current Sprint, which should instead focus on delivering the work committed to, balancing responsiveness to new information while managing scope effectively.