Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)Scrum Theory & PrinciplesHard
A Scrum Team is consistently unable to forecast accurately during Sprint Planning, leading to frequent adjustments to the Sprint Backlog mid-Sprint. This situation makes it difficult for stakeholders to plan their engagements with the product. Which Scrum Value is primarily lacking in the team's forecasting and commitment process?
- ACommitment
- BRespect
- COpenness
- DCourage
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Commitment
Inability to forecast accurately and frequent mid-Sprint adjustments, coupled with stakeholder planning difficulties, points to a lack of 'Commitment'. While forecasting is inherently uncertain, the value of Commitment emphasizes that the team personally commits to achieving the Sprint Goal and supporting each other. A consistent failure to meet forecasts suggests that the team is not fully committing to what they believe they can realistically achieve, or not committing to the process of improving their forecasting.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Respect is about valuing team members, which is not the core problem described.
- C. Openness is about transparency, which is related but not the root cause of consistent mis-forecasting and lack of follow-through.
- D. Courage might be needed to commit to a difficult forecast, but the scenario points to a broader pattern of not delivering on what was initially agreed upon.
Scrum Value: Commitment
People personally commit to achieving the goals of the Scrum Team and to supporting each other.
- Involves dedication to the Sprint Goal.
- Fosters accountability and shared responsibility.
- Essential for reliable forecasting and planning.
Memory trick: Commitment is the sturdy bridge from plan to reality.