A new team member Alisha joins a team Alisha has worked in Scrum teams before as a Scrum Master Her stones make the team enthusiastic about Scrum. They would like to try working in an Agile environment and slowly transition to Scrum
The team asks their manager to support their experiments with Scrum. The manager is hesitant about it but will allow the team to try Since the manager feels a little apprehensive he would still like to divide the tasks over (he team members It is clear he does not fully trust the team members to make it work
Should this team try out a more Agile way of working now?
Suggested Answer: D
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33 comments · newest first
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Felicia
11 months ago
Wait, can they really make it work without the manager's full support?
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Pamella
11 months ago
Trust is essential, can't just dive in without it.
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Nidia
11 months ago
But what if they struggle without formal training?
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Carlton
11 months ago
Totally agree, enthusiasm is key for a successful transition!
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Antione
12 months ago
Alisha's experience as a Scrum Master is a huge plus!
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Virgina
12 months ago
I feel like I've seen questions where formal training was emphasized as crucial. If they don't have that, it might lead to more confusion than progress.
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Latrice
12 months ago
I think Alisha's experience could really help, but without the manager's full support, it might be tough to implement Scrum successfully.
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Maybelle
1 year ago
I remember a practice question about team enthusiasm being a key factor. If they're excited, maybe it's worth a shot, even if they lack formal training.
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Troy
1 year ago
I'm not sure if they should start right away since the manager seems hesitant. Trust is really important for Scrum to work effectively.
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Selma
1 year ago
This is a tricky one. On one hand, the team's enthusiasm is great, and Alisha's experience could be really valuable. But the manager's hesitation is also a red flag. I think the team needs to have a serious conversation with the manager to address his concerns and get his full support before trying to transition to Scrum.
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Cassi
1 year ago
I'm a bit concerned about the manager's lack of trust in the team. Scrum requires a high level of self-management, and if the manager is still going to divide tasks, that could undermine the whole process. I'd lean towards saying no for now.
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Marjory
1 year ago
The fact that Alisha has Scrum Master experience is a big plus. If the team is eager to try Agile, I think they should go for it, even if the manager is a bit apprehensive. As long as Alisha can guide them, they might be able to make it work.
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Levi
1 year ago
I'm not sure about this one. The team seems enthusiastic, but the manager is still hesitant. I think we need to consider whether the team is truly ready to transition to Scrum without formal training.
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Carry
2 years ago
Ooh, I'm feeling a bit Scrum-my today! Let's get this team moving in the right direction - with or without the manager's trust! (But probably with, just to be safe.)
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Sherrell
2 years ago
No. because the team must have the team manager's trust to be self-managing and make Scrum work
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Veda
2 years ago
No, because the team is not formally trained in any Agile framework and this is necessary for success
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Adolph
2 years ago
B) Yes, because the team is very enthusiastic and that makes right now the perfect time to transition to Scrum
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Alisha
2 years ago
A) Yes, because Alisha used to be a Scrum Master and can teach the team how to work in an Agile way
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Tatum
2 years ago
D, definitely. Without the manager's trust, the team will struggle to be self-managing. Maybe they should try team-building exercises to improve trust first?
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Cornell
2 years ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. The manager's apprehension is a bit concerning. Maybe they should start with a smaller pilot project to build trust first? Just a thought.
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Mireya
2 years ago
C is the correct answer. Agile frameworks require formal training to be implemented successfully. The team needs to be properly equipped before diving in.
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Karl
2 years ago
D: No, because the team must have the team manager's trust to be self-managing and make Scrum work
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Ellsworth
2 years ago
C: No, because the team is not formally trained in any Agile framework and this is necessary for success
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Mabel
2 years ago
B: Yes, because the team is very enthusiastic and that makes right now the perfect time to transition to Scrum
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Josephine
2 years ago
A: Yes, because Alisha used to be a Scrum Master and can teach the team how to work in an Agile way
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Jacob
2 years ago
But the manager seems hesitant, maybe we should wait until we have formal training in Agile.
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Mira
2 years ago
I agree, Alisha's experience as a Scrum Master can really help us transition smoothly.
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Gianna
2 years ago
I think option B is the way to go. The team's enthusiasm is a great starting point, and Alisha's experience as a Scrum Master can help them navigate the transition.
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Ezekiel
2 years ago
D: Let's go for it and see how it goes, the team seems ready for the change
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Candida
2 years ago
C: Yes, the team seems motivated and with Alisha's guidance, they can make it work
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Gwenn
2 years ago
B: I agree, the team's enthusiasm is a good sign that they are ready for the transition
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Leanora
2 years ago
A: Yes, because Alisha used to be a Scrum Master and can teach the team how to work in an Agile way
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Paris
2 years ago
I think we should definitely try working in an Agile environment now.