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What should a Scrum Master do when one team member falls behind in their tasks'?
Suggested Answer: C
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37 comments · newest first
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Tegan
11 months ago
I disagree, the team should handle it together, not just one person.
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Marya
11 months ago
Surprised that notifying the product owner is an option here!
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Louis
12 months ago
Encouragement is nice, but it doesn't solve the problem.
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Iluminada
12 months ago
Definitely agree with moving the task if someone is swamped.
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Andrew
1 year ago
I think asking the team for suggestions is key!
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Berry
1 year ago
I feel like notifying the product owner might be too drastic unless it's a serious issue.
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Peggy
1 year ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think offering encouragement privately could help, but it might not solve the issue.
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Junita
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think moving the task to another team member could disrupt the sprint plan.
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Desmond
1 year ago
I remember discussing how collaboration is key in Scrum, so asking the team for suggestions might be a good approach.
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Nobuko
1 year ago
Hmm, I'd be inclined to try and offer the team member some encouragement first before getting the product owner involved. Keeping things within the team seems like the right thing to do.
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Yen
1 year ago
I'm a bit unsure about this one. Should I notify the product owner or try to handle it within the team first? I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Rashida
1 year ago
This is a tricky one, but I think the key is to try and get the team involved in finding a solution. Asking them for suggestions seems like the best approach to me.
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Shawnta
1 year ago
Moving the task to another team member with spare capacity seems like the most straightforward solution to me. I feel pretty confident that's the right call here.
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Merilyn
1 year ago
I've got this! The TAR process is all about evaluating the website, so we must be in the Testing phase right now. Gotta be option D.
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Lacey
1 year ago
B. RP is definitely the way to go here. It's designed to record the full call, no matter what happens during the interaction.
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Cherry
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know we need to test the application with the peripheral, but I'm not sure if we also need to test the peripheral itself separately. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Arthur
1 year ago
Izetta's got a point, but I'd start with option C. Privately encouraging the team member is the humane thing to do.
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Izetta
1 year ago
Option B is a good idea. Get the team involved - they might have some creative solutions to help the struggling team member.
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Tamie
1 year ago
Definitely, the team can offer different perspectives and support to help the struggling member catch up.
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Lizette
1 year ago
I agree, teamwork is key in overcoming challenges like this.
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Ena
1 year ago
Yes, involving the team can be really helpful. It promotes collaboration and support.
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Jina
1 year ago
Option B is a good idea. Get the team involved - they might have some creative solutions to help the struggling team member.
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Audria
1 year ago
Laticia, you're a riot! But seriously, the Scrum Master should try to help the team member first before escalating to the Product Owner.
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Nilsa
1 year ago
Moving the task to another team member with spare capacity seems like a good solution.
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Cristen
1 year ago
I think asking the team for suggestions could also be helpful.
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Kasandra
1 year ago
Thanks! I agree, the Scrum Master should offer encouragement first.
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Laticia
2 years ago
Hold up, what if the team member is just pretending to be behind to get out of work? Option D might be the only way to find out what's really going on.
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Bobbie
1 year ago
D) Notify the product owner
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Erinn
1 year ago
C) Privately offer the team member encouragement to meet task commitments
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Mari
1 year ago
A) Move the task to another team member who has spare capacity in the sprint
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Elfriede
2 years ago
I agree with Susana. The Scrum Master needs to provide support, not undermine the team member in front of everyone.
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Susana
2 years ago
Option C is the way to go. The Scrum Master should offer private encouragement to the team member and help them get back on track.
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Ailene
1 year ago
B) Ask the team for suggestions
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Yolando
2 years ago
C) Privately offer the team member encouragement to meet task commitments
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Artie
2 years ago
I would also consider asking the team for suggestions to see if there are any obstacles preventing the team member from completing their tasks.
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Therese
2 years ago
I agree with Tambra, offering encouragement can help the team member catch up.
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Tambra
2 years ago
I think the Scrum Master should offer encouragement to the team member.