Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)Scrum Theory & PrinciplesMedium
A Scrum Team is consistently delivering 'Done' Increments, but the stakeholders frequently express confusion about the Increment presented, stating it doesn't align with their expectations. What aspect of Empiricism is most likely insufficient?
- AAdaptation
- BTransparency
- CForecasting
- DInspection
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Transparency
Stakeholder confusion suggests that the Increment, the progress, or the understanding of 'Done' is not sufficiently clear or visible to them. Transparency, as a pillar of Empiricism, ensures that significant aspects of the process and the work are visible to those responsible for the outcome, including stakeholders. A lack of transparency can lead to misaligned expectations.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Adaptation is about adjusting based on inspection, but if there's no clear shared understanding (transparency), effective adaptation is difficult.
- C. Forecasting is not a pillar of Empiricism.
- D. Inspection is about checking for variances, but if the baseline understanding is unclear, inspection is hampered by lack of transparency.
Empiricism: Transparency
Significant aspects of the process must be visible to those responsible for the outcome.
- Requires a common language and understanding.
- Ensures accurate inspection and effective adaptation.
- Avoids misinterpretation and false assumptions.
Memory trick: Transparency is a clear window to the work.