How can Scrum be applied in non-software development projects?

Short answer: university uses Scrum to develop an online learning program. In each Sprint, they deliver lesson modules, gather student feedback, and adjust content and format accordingly.

Real-world example (ShopNest)

Agile for ShopNest means ship a thin checkout slice every sprint, get feedback, then improve—not a 6-month big-bang release.

Say this in the interview

1. Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
2. Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
3. Trade-off — when you would not use it.