This paper discusses research and development (R&D) capabilities under a software development setting following the scrum framework. Although the scrum framework provides routines to address technical needs, it lacks routines for proactive behavioral management. A conceptual model was developed to include behavioral routines in the scrum framework. The model links predictability of new or improved R&D capabilities and risk control to R&D process outcome. Relevant literature is cited to support the proposed model and a scenario of potential application is presented and discussed.