Professional Scrum Master 2 (PSM II) Certification - A Crash Course - Tip 5: How to Encourage the Team to Stick to the P

The video discusses the importance of adhering to Scrum principles, particularly in maintaining a stable Sprint Backlog. It emphasizes the role of the Product Owner in negotiating changes and the need for the Development team to respect these processes. The Scrum Master plays a crucial role in protecting the team from external pressures and ensuring conflicts are minimized. Effective communication with management is essential to prevent misunderstandings and ensure everyone is aligned with Scrum practices.

What should a team member do if asked by management to perform a task not in the Sprint Backlog?

• Ignore the request

• Consult the Product Owner for negotiation

• Complete the task without informing anyone

• Immediately add it to the Sprint Backlog

Who is responsible for prioritizing new stories that arise after a Sprint has started?

• The Development Team

• The Scrum Master

• The Senior Management

• The Product Owner

Why is it important to communicate Scrum concepts to the organization?

• To reduce the number of meetings

• To make the team work faster

• To minimize conflicts

• To increase the workload

What is a key role of the Scrum Master when someone contradicts Scrum principles?

• To ignore the situation

• To enforce the rules strictly

• To get involved and protect the team

• To report the issue to senior management

What should be done even before a situation arises that might force the team to act against Scrum principles?

• Ignore the potential issue

• Explain the rules to the organization's management

• Wait for the situation to occur

• Ask the team to handle it themselves