Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)Scrum Theory & PrinciplesMedium
A Product Owner is constantly adding new, high-priority items to the Product Backlog, leading to frequent changes in Sprint Backlog during a Sprint and an inability to achieve the Sprint Goal. The Developers feel overwhelmed and demotivated. This situation primarily indicates a lack of which Scrum Value?
- ACourage
- BCommitment
- CRespect
- DOpenness
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Commitment
The frequent changes to the Sprint Backlog and inability to achieve the Sprint Goal directly undermine the Developers' ability to commit to the work they planned for the Sprint. When the goal constantly shifts, their commitment becomes impossible to uphold.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Courage is about doing the right thing, which might be needed to address the PO's behavior, but the direct problem for the team is commitment.
- C. Respect is about valuing individuals, which might be impacted but isn't the direct cause of the goal issue.
- D. Openness is about transparency, which isn't the primary issue of shifting goals.
Scrum Value: Commitment
Commitment means that people personally commit to achieving the goals of the Scrum Team, especially the Sprint Goal.
- Crucial for stability within a Sprint.
- Fosters a sense of ownership.
- Requires a stable Sprint Goal and Backlog.
Memory trick: CRFOO: Committed, Respectful, Focused, Open, Courageous