How often should Development Team members change?

The correct answer is D. As needed. The Scrum Guide does not prescribe a fixed cadence for changing team membership. Changes should happen as needed, based on real circumstances. That said, Scrum acknowledges that team changes temporarily reduce productivity, since teams must go through forming and norming phases…

Submitted by helene.fr· Apr 18, 2026Team Performance

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ANo more than every three Sprints
BNever
CEach Sprint
DAs needed

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(29 responses)

A
7% (2)
B
3% (1)
C
3% (1)
D
86% (25)

Explanation

The Scrum Guide does not prescribe a fixed cadence for changing team membership. Changes should happen as needed, based on real circumstances. That said, Scrum acknowledges that team changes temporarily reduce productivity, since teams must go through forming and norming phases again. Stable team composition is preferred for optimal performance, but no rigid rule restricts when changes can occur.

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#Team stability#Agile team dynamics#Self-organizing teams#Team composition

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