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title: How did the November 2020 update to the Scrum Guide reflect changes in its use?
description: "The November 2020 update to the [Scrum Guide](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/scrum-guide/) reflected the growing trend of Scrum being used outside the software industry. To make Scrum more accessible and applicable to a broader audience, the update sought to simplify the language and remove…"
url: "https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/docs/how-did-the-november-2020-update-to-the-scrum-guide-reflect-changes-in-its-use/"
updated: "2024-12-19"
category: Introduction / History Of Scrum
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# How did the November 2020 update to the Scrum Guide reflect changes in its use?

The November 2020 update to the [Scrum Guide](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/scrum-guide/) reflected the growing trend of Scrum being used outside the software industry. To make Scrum more accessible and applicable to a broader audience, the update sought to simplify the language and remove references specifically tied to IT. This change aimed to make Scrum a more universal framework.

Additionally, the update simplified several concepts and removed many prescriptive practices. This shift emphasised Scrum as a flexible framework rather than a rigid set of rules, allowing teams from various industries to adapt it to their specific needs and contexts.