Scrum is a lightweight agile framework designed to help teams deliver value iteratively through fixed-duration sprints (typically 1-4 weeks). Built on empirical process control—where decisions are based on observation and experimentation rather than detailed upfront planning—Scrum relies on three foundational pillars: transparency, inspection, and adaptation. The framework defines three accountabilities (Product Owner, Scrum Master, Developers), five time-boxed events (Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective), and three artifacts (Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, Increment)—each with a commitment that enhances focus and transparency. Unlike traditional project management, Scrum enables self-organizing, cross-functional teams to respond rapidly to change while maintaining a sustainable pace and delivering potentially shippable increments at the end of every sprint.