Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)Scrum Theory & PrinciplesMedium
A new Scrum Team is struggling to understand the full scope of their product. The Product Owner is overwhelmed by a vast Product Backlog, and the Developers feel lost in the sheer number of potential features. The Scrum Master reminds the team that they should only focus on what is needed for the upcoming Sprint Goal. Which Scrum Value is the Scrum Master trying to reinforce?
- ARespect
- BFocus
- COpenness
- DCourage
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Focus
The team is overwhelmed by the 'full scope' and 'vast Product Backlog', indicating a lack of clear direction and concentration on immediate, achievable goals. The Scrum Master's guidance to 'focus on what is needed for the upcoming Sprint Goal' directly reinforces the Scrum Value of Focus, which helps the team concentrate their efforts on a limited set of items.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Respect is about valuing team members, which is not the primary issue described.
- C. Openness relates to transparency and sharing information, not directly to limiting scope.
- D. Courage is about doing the right thing and tackling tough problems, not about limiting the amount of work.
Scrum Value: Focus
Everyone focuses on the work of the Sprint and the goals of the Scrum Team.
- Helps prevent distraction and overcommitment.
- Enables the team to achieve the Sprint Goal.
- Essential for effective Sprint Planning and execution.
Memory trick: Focus like a laser beam on the Sprint Goal.