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A team shared a complaint regarding the scrum master during the last sprint review. The team expressed that they were delayed because the
scrum master did not remove impediments, such as scheduling some meetings with external teams and obtaining a room to work collaboratively, among other critical blockers.
What should the project manager do?
Suggested Answer: B
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40 comments · newest first
SA
Sanda
11 months ago
Requesting more resources might just complicate things further.
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Ronald
11 months ago
I think the team should handle some of these themselves.
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Danica
12 months ago
I’m surprised they didn’t address these issues sooner.
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Gilberto
12 months ago
Totally agree, the scrum master should be proactive!
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Pansy
1 year ago
Sounds like the scrum master dropped the ball on this one.
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Phung
1 year ago
I think pushing back as in option D might not be the best move. I remember we learned that the scrum master has a responsibility to support the team, but I’m not entirely sure how that plays out in this situation.
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Luis
1 year ago
I feel like option C could be a good approach, but I wonder if prioritizing impediments might just add more stress to the team. I think we talked about this in our last session, but I can't recall the best way to handle it.
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Stanton
1 year ago
This question reminds me of a practice scenario where the scrum master was also criticized for not facilitating better communication. I think option B makes sense, but I’m a bit confused about how to determine when an impediment is significant enough.
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Ligia
1 year ago
I remember discussing the role of the scrum master in our last study group, and I think they really should be proactive in removing impediments. But I'm not sure if the project manager should step in directly.
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Rebbecca
1 year ago
Easy peasy! The answer is clearly C. The team needs to take ownership and prioritize the open issues to get them resolved quickly.
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Gene
1 year ago
Okay, I've got a strategy here. I think option B is the way to go - we need to clearly define what constitutes an impediment and make sure the scrum master understands their role.
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Sylvie
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to re-read the question and think through the potential consequences of each choice.
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Jaleesa
1 year ago
This seems like a tricky situation. I'll need to carefully consider the options and think about the best approach to address the team's concerns.
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Thea
2 years ago
Ah, the perils of scrum! I'd go with B - the PM needs to step in and clarify the scrum master's role before the whole thing falls apart.
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Jospeh
2 years ago
A) Request an additional resource to assist in solving all of the impediments listed by the team.
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Ozell
2 years ago
C) Request the team review and prioritize the open impediments to resolve all of them as soon as possible.
GA
Gabriele
2 years ago
B) Determine and agree when a situation becomes an impediment to be solved by the scrum master.
DA
Daren
2 years ago
Ah, classic scrum drama! I'd say B is the right call - the PM needs to set some ground rules and make sure everyone is on the same page.
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Bulah
2 years ago
D) Push back, explaining that a self-organized team should address all of the problems to get the work done.
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Cristal
2 years ago
C) Request the team review and prioritize the open impediments to resolve all of them as soon as possible.
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Major
2 years ago
B) Determine and agree when a situation becomes an impediment to be solved by the scrum master.
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Shonda
2 years ago
I agree with Raul, the team needs to take ownership and resolve the impediments on their own.
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Lizette
2 years ago
Ooh, tricky one. I think B is the way to go - the PM needs to work with the scrum master to define the scope of their role and responsibilities.
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Doretha
2 years ago
D: Pushing back might not be the best approach, the team needs support to address the blockers.
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Golda
2 years ago
C: The team should definitely prioritize and resolve the open impediments as soon as possible.
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Rickie
2 years ago
B: Yeah, it's important for everyone to be on the same page about what the scrum master should handle.
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Peggie
2 years ago
A: I agree, defining when a situation becomes an impediment is crucial for clarity.
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Erick
2 years ago
D) Push back, explaining that a self-organized team should address all of the problems to get the work done.
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Mozell
2 years ago
C) Request the team review and prioritize the open impediments to resolve all of them as soon as possible.
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Jamie
2 years ago
B) Determine and agree when a situation becomes an impediment to be solved by the scrum master.
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Raul
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe the team should review and prioritize the open impediments themselves.
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Leeann
2 years ago
Haha, the team is really throwing the scrum master under the bus! I'd go with C - the team should take ownership and prioritize the issues themselves.
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Rosalind
2 years ago
Hmm, the scrum master seems to be dropping the ball here. B sounds like the best option - the PM needs to set clear expectations and guidelines for what constitutes an impediment.
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Helene
2 years ago
Hmm, the scrum master seems to be dropping the ball here. B sounds like the best option - the PM needs to set clear expectations and guidelines for what constitutes an impediment.
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Alishia
2 years ago
C) Request the team review and prioritize the open impediments to resolve all of them as soon as possible.
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Adelle
2 years ago
B) Determine and agree when a situation becomes an impediment to be solved by the scrum master.
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Breana
2 years ago
B) Determine and agree when a situation becomes an impediment to be solved by the scrum master.
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Norah
2 years ago
A) Request an additional resource to assist in solving all of the impediments listed by the team.
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Willetta
2 years ago
A) Request an additional resource to assist in solving all of the impediments listed by the team.
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Dorothy
2 years ago
I think the project manager should request an additional resource to help with the impediments.