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title: What should a team do if the Sprint Goal looks unlikely to be met?
description: "If the [Sprint Goal](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-goal/) looks unlikely to be met, the team should adapt the [Sprint Backlog](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-backlog/) to address the challenges. This might involve re-prioritising tasks, adjusting the [Scope](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/scope/) of work, or reallocating resources to better align with the current reality.…"
url: "https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/docs/what-should-a-team-do-if-the-sprint-goal-looks-unlikely-to-be-met/"
updated: "2024-12-19"
category: Events / Sprint
---

# What should a team do if the Sprint Goal looks unlikely to be met?

If the [Sprint Goal](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-goal/) looks unlikely to be met, the team should adapt the [Sprint Backlog](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-backlog/) to address the challenges. This might involve re-prioritising tasks, adjusting the [Scope](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/scope/) of work, or reallocating resources to better align with the current reality.

The team should also communicate openly with the [Product Owner](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/product-owner/) and stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure transparency. By doing so, they can make informed decisions and maintain focus on delivering as much [Value](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/value/) as possible, even if the original [Sprint Goal](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-goal/) cannot be fully achieved.