## Why Is an Outcome-Driven Approach Critical in Complex Environments? It supports continuous value delivery by adapting and iterating based on feedback and results. It also sparks creativity, enables discovery, increases team motivation, and helps set realistic expectations with stakeholders. >[!metaphor] >Taking an outcome-driven approach in complexity is like navigating a winding river by watching the current, not just sticking to the map you drew at the dock. Conditions change, so you adjust your course to keep moving toward your destination instead of running aground. </br> In complex environments, focusing on outcomes lets teams adapt, discover new paths, and deliver value continuously while keeping expectations realistic. ## Works Consulted 1. [Customer Outcomes](https://www.scrum.org/resources/customer-outcomes) | Scrum.org | Accessed 23 Jun. 2025. ## Connections follows:: [[5.1d Outcome Thinking Aligns Scrum Teams With Real Needs]] topics:: [[Outcome]], [[Hypothesis-Driven Development]], [[Complexity]] ![[Footer]]