Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)Scrum Theory & PrinciplesMedium
A Scrum Master observes that the Product Owner is frequently absent from Sprint Reviews and relies solely on written reports for feedback. This behavior hinders direct interaction between the Developers and stakeholders. Which aspect of Empiricism is most negatively impacted by the Product Owner's absence?
- AForecasting
- BInspection
- CAdaptation
- DTransparency
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Inspection
The Sprint Review is a key event for inspection, where the Increment and the Product Backlog are inspected to gather feedback and determine future adaptations. The Product Owner's absence and reliance on reports reduce the quality and immediacy of this inspection, hindering the ability to get direct, rich feedback.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Forecasting is not a direct pillar of Empiricism, though it benefits from it.
- C. Adaptation relies on inspection, so it's a secondary impact, not the most direct one.
- D. Transparency might be reduced, but the primary impact is on the ability to inspect effectively.
Empiricism: Inspection
The timely checking of the progress toward a Sprint Goal to detect undesirable variances.
- Scrum events provide formal opportunities for inspection.
- Requires skilled inspectors at the point of work.
- Without inspection, adaptations cannot be effectively determined.
Memory trick: Without a keen eye, inspection dies.