Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)Scrum Theory & PrinciplesEasy
A new Scrum Team is struggling to understand the full scope of their product. The Product Owner provides a detailed, unchangeable roadmap for the next two years. Which Scrum value is most directly challenged by this approach?
- ACourage
- BRespect
- CFocus
- DCommitment
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Focus
A long-term, unchangeable roadmap discourages the team from focusing on current Sprint Goals and adapting to new information, which is a key aspect of the 'Focus' Scrum Value. It implies a lack of trust in the team's ability to adapt and prioritize.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Courage relates to doing the right thing, but the direct challenge is to the team's ability to focus on adaptable, short-term goals.
- B. Respect is a broader value, but the primary impact of an unchangeable roadmap is on the team's ability to focus.
- D. While commitment is important, the issue here is more about what the team is allowed to focus on, not their commitment to it.
Scrum Value: Focus
The Scrum Team focuses on the work of the Sprint and the goals of the Scrum Team, ensuring that they prioritize and complete the most important tasks.
- Concentrates efforts on Sprint Goal.
- Avoids distractions and multitasking.
- Enables delivery of 'Done' Increment.
Memory trick: Focus on the goal, commit to the team, respect each other, be courageous and open.