Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)Scrum FrameworkEasy
During a Sprint Review, stakeholders express confusion about the Increment's functionality and how it addresses their current needs. Which Scrum Role is primarily accountable for ensuring the value of the work done during the Sprint and its communication to stakeholders?
- AThe Scrum Master
- BThe Development Team
- CThe Product Owner
- DThe Project Manager
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. The Product Owner
The Product Owner is primarily accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Development Team. This includes effectively communicating the product's value and functionality to stakeholders during events like the Sprint Review.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. The Scrum Master serves the Product Owner in ensuring that goals, scope, and product domain are understood by everyone. They are not primarily accountable for the value of the Increment.
- B. The Development Team is responsible for creating the Increment, but the Product Owner is accountable for its value and communicating it to stakeholders.
- D. The Scrum Framework does not include a Project Manager role; this is a common misconception from traditional project management.
Product Owner Accountability
The Product Owner is solely accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Development Team.
- Responsible for Product Backlog management.
- Communicates product vision and goals to the Scrum Team.
- Ensures the value of the Increment is understood by stakeholders.
Memory trick: POV - Product Owner Value