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 product's overall direction and how current work contributes to the long-term vision. Which Scrum Value is primarily lacking in this scenario?
- ACommitment
- BTransparency
- CRespect
- DFocus
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Transparency
Stakeholders being confused about the product's overall direction indicates a lack of shared understanding and visibility into the product vision and how the delivered increments align with it. This directly relates to the Scrum Value of Transparency.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Commitment relates to the team's dedication to achieving goals, which is not the primary issue here.
- C. Respect involves valuing team members and stakeholders, but it doesn't directly address the clarity of the product direction.
- D. Focus is about concentrating on the Sprint Goal, not the overall product direction for external stakeholders.
Scrum Value: Transparency
Transparency ensures that the emergent process and the work being performed are visible to both those performing the work and those receiving the work. With Scrum, important decisions are based on the perceived state of its three formal artifacts.
- Ensures visibility for all stakeholders.
- Decisions are based on shared understanding.
- Relates to product, process, and progress visibility.
Memory trick: Transparent views make product paths clear for all.