Scrum doesn’t stop you from optimising flow

TL;DR; Scrum allows you to optimise workflow as long as you maintain accountability through a Sprint Goal and a Done Increment. If your team already delivers quality software continuously and meets these standards, you do not need to force all work to finish within strict Sprint timelines. Focus on outcomes and professionalism rather than rigid rules, and let work flow naturally if your processes support it.

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