Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)Scrum Theory & PrinciplesMedium
A Scrum Master notices that the Developers are reluctant to raise technical impediments or ask for help, often struggling in silence until the issue becomes critical. This behavior represents a lack of which Scrum Value?
- ACommitment
- BFocus
- CRespect
- DOpenness
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Openness
The reluctance to raise impediments and ask for help indicates a lack of transparency about challenges and progress. This directly undermines the Scrum Value of Openness, which emphasizes that the Scrum Team and its stakeholders are open about the work and the challenges.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Commitment is about dedicating to the goal, but the specific problem here is the hiding of challenges.
- B. While it can impact focus, the primary issue is about not being transparent with problems.
- C. Respect is about treating others as capable, but the action is about sharing information, not how others are treated.
Scrum Value: Openness
The Scrum Team and its stakeholders are open about the work and the challenges with performing the work.
- Transparency about work and progress.
- Sharing challenges and impediments.
- Fosters trust and collaboration.
Memory trick: Be open and share, commit to the goal, focus on the task, respect everyone, have courage to act.