Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)Scrum Theory & PrinciplesMedium
A Scrum Master observes that the Developers are reluctant to bring up challenges and impediments during the Daily Scrum, often waiting until they become critical issues. Which Scrum Value should the Scrum Master encourage to foster a more proactive approach to problem-solving?
- AFocus
- BRespect
- CCommitment
- DCourage
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Correct answer: D. Courage
Bringing up challenges and impediments, especially when they are difficult or uncomfortable, requires courage. The Scrum Master should encourage this value to ensure issues are addressed proactively.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Focus is about concentrating on Sprint work, not directly about raising issues.
- B. Respect is about valuing others, but the primary barrier here is the Developers' reluctance to speak out.
- C. Commitment is about dedication to goals, but the specific issue is speaking up about problems.
Scrum Value: Courage
The Scrum Team members have the courage to do the right thing and work on tough problems.
- Empowers team members to speak up.
- Essential for addressing impediments and difficult conversations.
- Fosters transparency and trust.
Memory trick: Courage to speak up, resolve and grow.