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An Agile team has successfully delivered several increments and is now preparing for a major release. They want to ensure that all critical stakeholders, including operations, sales, and senior management, are regularly informed about the project's progress and upcoming features without overwhelming them with daily details. Which Agile communication and collaboration technique is best suited for this purpose?
- AInviting all stakeholders to every Daily Scrum.
- BHaving the Product Owner conduct individual one-on-one updates with each stakeholder.
- CSending weekly detailed email reports with technical metrics.
- DHolding regular Sprint Reviews or release demonstrations with key stakeholders.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Holding regular Sprint Reviews or release demonstrations with key stakeholders.
Sprint Reviews (or similar release demonstrations) are specifically designed for the Scrum Team to present the results of their work to key stakeholders and solicit feedback. This provides a transparent, regular cadence for updates on progress and upcoming features without delving into daily operational details.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Daily Scrums are for the Development Team; inviting all stakeholders would disrupt its purpose and be overwhelming.
- B. Individual updates are inefficient and can lead to inconsistent information and missed opportunities for collective feedback and alignment.
- C. Detailed technical reports might not be digestible or relevant to all stakeholders, and email lacks interactive feedback.
Sprint Review (Stakeholder Engagement)
A formal Scrum event where the Scrum Team presents the 'Done' increment to stakeholders, discusses progress toward the Product Goal, and gathers feedback for future planning.
- Occurs at the end of each Sprint.
- Promotes transparency and inspection of the product.
- Facilitates collaboration and adaptation with stakeholders.
Memory trick: To keep stakeholders aligned and bright, show them the progress with all your might.