Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)Scrum Theory & PrinciplesMedium
A Product Owner is struggling to prioritize Product Backlog items because stakeholders have widely divergent and deeply held opinions on what is most important. The Scrum Master suggests facilitating a workshop to help stakeholders understand each other's perspectives and collectively identify key dependencies and values. Which Scrum Value is the Scrum Master primarily trying to foster?
- AFocus
- BRespect
- COpenness
- DCommitment
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Respect
The Scrum Master's goal is to help stakeholders understand and value each other's perspectives, even when they differ. This directly aligns with the Scrum Value of Respect, which promotes valuing others as capable and independent individuals with valid viewpoints.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Focus is about concentrating on the work, not about mediating stakeholder disagreements.
- C. Openness is about being transparent about challenges, but the primary aim here is mutual understanding and valuing of differing views.
- D. Commitment is about dedicating oneself to goals, not directly about resolving divergent stakeholder opinions.
Scrum Value: Respect
Scrum Team members and stakeholders respect each other to be capable, independent people with unique perspectives and contributions.
- Fosters a safe environment for disagreement.
- Encourages diverse viewpoints and collaboration.
- Builds trust within and around the team.
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