Stakeholder Management and Engagement Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of the Sprint Review in relation to stakeholders?
Answer: To inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog collaboratively with stakeholders
The Sprint Review is a collaborative working session where the Scrum Team and stakeholders inspect what was accomplished and adapt the Product Backlog based on findings.
A stakeholder feels they are not getting enough visibility into the team's planned work. Which Scrum artifact best addresses this concern?
Answer: The Product Backlog
The Product Backlog is a transparent, ordered list of all work for the product that stakeholders can inspect to understand what is planned, prioritized, and coming next.
How should the Scrum Master handle stakeholders pressuring the Developers to skip the Definition of Done to meet a deadline?
Answer: Coach everyone on why the Definition of Done is non-negotiable and protects long-term quality
The Scrum Master must protect the Scrum framework's integrity, including the Definition of Done, which ensures transparency and product quality that ultimately serves stakeholders better long-term.
Which statement best describes stakeholder participation in Sprint Planning?
Answer: Stakeholders typically do not attend Sprint Planning as it is an internal Scrum Team event
Sprint Planning is a Scrum Team event; stakeholders are not typically participants, though the Product Owner brings stakeholder knowledge and priorities into the session.
A significant new stakeholder group has been identified that will be heavily impacted by the product. What should happen first?
Answer: The Product Owner engages them to understand their needs and reflects relevant items in the Product Backlog
The Product Owner is responsible for stakeholder engagement, and identifying new stakeholders should prompt the Product Owner to understand their needs and update the Product Backlog accordingly.
What does transparency mean in the context of stakeholder communication in Scrum?
Answer: Making Scrum artifacts and progress visible and understandable to those who need them
Transparency in Scrum means that Scrum artifacts and key decisions are visible and understandable to those who need them to make decisions, including relevant stakeholders.
The Product Owner is struggling to balance competing demands from multiple stakeholder groups. How should the Scrum Master help?
Answer: Coach the Product Owner on techniques for stakeholder engagement and Product Backlog management
The Scrum Master serves the Product Owner by coaching them on effective Product Backlog management techniques and facilitating productive stakeholder engagement and prioritization.