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Stakeholder Engagement Flashcards

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  1. Which statement best describes the Product Owner's relationship with stakeholders in Scrum?

    Answer: The PO represents stakeholder needs while balancing them against the product strategy

    The PO is the single accountable person who translates stakeholder needs into product direction while managing trade-offs.

  2. A stakeholder wants to add a large feature mid-Sprint. The PO believes it has high value. What is the correct action?

    Answer: Add it to the Product Backlog for consideration in the next Sprint

    Mid-Sprint scope changes disrupt the team's focus; high-value items are added to the Product Backlog for future Sprint consideration.

  3. What does 'stakeholder' mean in the context of Scrum?

    Answer: Anyone outside the Scrum Team with an interest in the product's outcome

    Stakeholders in Scrum are anyone outside the Scrum Team who has a stake in the product, including customers, users, sponsors, and others.

  4. How does a Product Owner build credibility with skeptical stakeholders?

    Answer: By consistently delivering value and communicating transparently about trade-offs

    Credibility is built through consistent delivery of value and honest, transparent communication about decisions and trade-offs.

  5. Which practice helps ensure stakeholders remain engaged between Sprint Reviews?

    Answer: Inviting key stakeholders to Product Backlog refinement sessions

    Inviting stakeholders to refinement sessions keeps them engaged, builds shared understanding, and improves the quality of Product Backlog items.

  6. A stakeholder claims the team is not delivering what was promised. What is the Product Owner's first step?

    Answer: Listen to the stakeholder, review the Increment against the Product Goal, and identify any gaps

    The PO should first understand the stakeholder's concern, compare it with actual delivered value, and address any real gaps transparently.

  7. What is the risk of over-promising to stakeholders during Sprint Planning or Reviews?

    Answer: It erodes trust when commitments are not met and sets unrealistic expectations

    Over-promising damages the Product Owner's credibility and stakeholder trust when those promises are not fulfilled.