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Scaled Agile SSM Exam - Topic 3 Question 9 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scaled Agile's SSM exam
Question #: 9
Topic #: 3
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According to SAFe, which of the following key traits of effective Scrum Masters/Team Coaches is crucial for team members to accept coaching?

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According to SAFe, empathy is one of the key traits of effective Scrum Masters/Team Coaches. Empathy means displaying an authentic understanding and concern for a team member's beliefs or feelings. By being empathetic, Scrum Masters/Team Coaches can build trust and rapport with the team, which are essential for people to accept and welcome coaching. Empathy also helps Scrum Masters/Team Coaches to tailor their coaching style and approach to the needs and preferences of each team member. (Must be taken from SAFe 6 Scrum Master resources)


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According to SAFe which of the following key traits of effective - Studocu

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Tamie
3 months ago
Empathy definitely helps in building trust!
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Annabelle
3 months ago
Wait, are we really saying agreeableness matters?
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Deja
3 months ago
Optimism? Not sure if that's crucial.
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Beatriz
4 months ago
Totally agree! Fairness is also super important.
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Devon
4 months ago
I think empathy is key for a Scrum Master.
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Albina
4 months ago
I studied that effective Scrum Masters need to be fair, but I wonder if that’s enough for team members to truly accept coaching.
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Taryn
4 months ago
I’m leaning towards empathy being the right answer, but I can’t shake the feeling that agreeableness could also influence acceptance.
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Rodrigo
5 months ago
I remember a practice question that mentioned optimism as a key trait, but I feel like fairness might also play a big role in how team members respond to coaching.
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Elbert
5 months ago
I think empathy is really important for a Scrum Master, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the most crucial trait.
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Denna
5 months ago
Agreeableness is an interesting choice, but I'm not sure that's the most crucial trait. I think it's more about the Scrum Master being able to really understand and connect with the team, which points more towards empathy or optimism.
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Domitila
5 months ago
Fairness seems like it could be an important trait too. If the team members don't see the Scrum Master as fair and unbiased, they might be less likely to accept the coaching. I'll have to weigh the options carefully.
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Darell
5 months ago
This question seems pretty straightforward. I think the key trait is empathy, since that allows the Scrum Master to really understand and connect with the team members.
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Elfrieda
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know empathy is important, but I'm wondering if optimism might also be a crucial trait for team members to accept coaching. I'll have to think this through a bit more.
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Gertude
5 months ago
I think the key here is understanding the Agile approach. Testers in an Agile project are more focused on collaboration and continuous testing, rather than just documenting requirements. I'd go with the options that reflect that.
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Devora
5 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The team is using Planning Poker, so they discuss and collaborate to come up with the final estimate, which in this case is 5 points. The individual estimates from the Developers and Testers don't matter, it's the team's collective decision that counts.
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Yasuko
5 months ago
If they have 46 participants instead of 28, wouldn't we need to recalculate the costs for transport and accommodations too?
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Ashley
5 months ago
I'll break this down step by step - first calculate the individual returns, then combine them proportionally.
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Lynette
2 years ago
C: I see your point, empathy can help build trust and create a more supportive coaching environment.
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Idella
2 years ago
A: True, but empathy allows the Scrum Master/Team Coach to connect with team members on a deeper level.
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Ronnie
2 years ago
D: I think optimism is important too, to keep team members motivated and positive.
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Walker
2 years ago
C: Fairness also plays a key role in gaining the trust of team members.
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Iluminada
2 years ago
B: I agree, being able to understand and share the feelings of others is important in coaching.
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Wilda
2 years ago
A: I think empathy is crucial for team members to accept coaching.
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Gretchen
2 years ago
I believe C) Fairness is also important for gaining the trust of team members.
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Wai
2 years ago
I agree with Mozell, empathy helps in understanding and connecting with team members.
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Mozell
2 years ago
I think B) Empathy is crucial for team members to accept coaching.
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