CST CST Scrum Values & Organizational Change 2

Question 1

How does the Scrum value of Respect manifest between the Product Owner and Developers?

Accepted Answer

Both acknowledge each other's expertise and engage in honest dialogue

Answer

Respect means each Scrum Team member values the others' skills and perspectives, enabling collaborative decision-making.

Question 2

During organizational change, a CST observes middle managers resisting Scrum adoption. What is the most effective response?

Accepted Answer

Involve managers early as Scrum advocates and reframe their role

Answer

Engaging managers early and helping them find a meaningful role in the new structure converts potential blockers into change champions.

Question 3

Which Scrum value is most demonstrated when a Developer raises a technical risk that may jeopardize the Sprint Goal?

Accepted Answer

Openness

Answer

Openly sharing risks or impediments, even uncomfortable ones, is a direct expression of the Scrum value of Openness.

Question 4

An organization wants to scale Scrum but its teams still lack foundational Scrum practices. What should a CST advise?

Accepted Answer

Strengthen single-team Scrum proficiency before scaling

Answer

Scaling amplifies existing practices—good or bad—so teams must master foundational Scrum before adding coordination complexity.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'organizational impediments' in Scrum coaching?

Accepted Answer

Systemic barriers outside the team's control that slow delivery

Answer

Organizational impediments are structural, cultural, or process issues—such as approval gates or resource silos—that the Scrum Master must escalate.

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