Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)Scrum Theory & PrinciplesHard
A Scrum Team is working on a complex system where the interdependencies between components are not fully understood. The Developers are often reluctant to make changes to one part of the system for fear of breaking another, leading to slow progress and technical debt. Which Scrum Value would best help address this reluctance?
- ARespect
- BCourage
- CFocus
- DOpenness
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Courage
The Developers' reluctance to make necessary changes due to fear of breaking other parts of the system directly indicates a lack of courage. Courage in Scrum means having the bravery to do the right thing and tackle tough problems, such as refactoring or making architectural changes, even when the outcome is uncertain.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Respect is about valuing individuals, which is not the primary issue here.
- C. Focus is about concentrating on Sprint work, not specifically about overcoming fear of change.
- D. Openness is about being transparent, but the problem is the fear to act, not a lack of visibility.
Scrum Value: Courage
Scrum Team members have the courage to do the right thing, to work on tough problems, and to try new approaches.
- Enables tackling difficult challenges.
- Supports transparency and adaptation.
- Essential for continuous improvement and innovation.
Memory trick: CRFOO: Committed, Respectful, Focused, Open, Courageous