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A team is transitioning to Scrum Sam. one of the team members really liked the way the team was working before He is actively speaking out against changing the way of working Sam is a diehard.
Addy is the Scrum Master of the team and wants to help Sam overcome his resistance
What is the best way to help a diehard overcome resistance?
Suggested Answer: C
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19 comments · newest first
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Farrah
11 months ago
Acknowledging fears is important, but I’m not sure it’ll work.
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Mollie
11 months ago
D sounds good too! Involvement can really help.
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Lindsey
11 months ago
Wait, can a diehard really change their mind?
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Roselle
12 months ago
Totally agree with C! Give him time and support.
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Anika
12 months ago
I think option C is the best. Understanding Scrum is key!
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Elly
12 months ago
I think firing someone for resistance is extreme, so option B is definitely out. I lean towards option C, but I’m not confident about how long it might take for Sam to adjust.
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Vallie
1 year ago
I practiced a similar question where involving resistant team members was key. Option D seems like a good way to model behaviors, but I wonder if it would really change Sam's mindset.
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Shala
1 year ago
I feel like option C makes sense because understanding Scrum is crucial. But what if Sam just doesn't want to change at all?
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Dyan
1 year ago
I remember we discussed how important it is to acknowledge team members' concerns. I think option A might be the right approach, but I'm not entirely sure how to confront fears effectively.
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Latosha
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got a strategy. I'd start by making sure the team member fully understands Scrum and its advantages. Then I'd try to involve them in the transition process and praise any positive steps they take. Slow and steady is the way to go here.
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Josphine
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused. Firing the team member or excluding them from meetings doesn't seem like the right way to handle this. We need to find a way to bring them on board, not push them out.
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Tashia
1 year ago
I'm not sure about this question. Changing the way we work is always tricky, and I can see why the team member is resistant. I'll need to think carefully about the best approach.
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Beula
1 year ago
This is a tricky one. I'm not sure if we should just let Sam keep speaking out against the changes. Maybe we need to be a bit more assertive and not let him dominate the meetings. But firing him should really be a last resort.
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Paulene
1 year ago
I like the idea of modeling the desired behaviors and involving Sam in team activities. Praising him when he does the right thing could go a long way in helping him overcome his resistance.
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Jerrod
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by this one. Should we really just shut Sam down and remove him from the team? That seems a bit extreme. Maybe we should try to help him understand Scrum better and give him some time to adjust.
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Amie
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward - I think the best approach is to acknowledge Sam's concerns and try to address them directly. Confronting him and making him dissatisfied with the old way of working could be a good strategy.
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Micheal
1 year ago
This seems like a classic change management situation. I'd focus on acknowledging the team member's concerns, helping them understand the benefits of Scrum, and gradually involving them in the transition.
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Dannie
1 year ago
I'm not sure how to approach this question. I'll need to review the deployment scaling commands in my notes.
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Aileen
1 year ago
Alright, I think I've got a plan. I'll start by calculating the increase in current assets based on the 30% of sales figure, then subtract the increase in accounts payable and other current liabilities. Finally, I'll add that to the $8 million equipment cost. Let's do this!