PSM-I.001.038

Question 38

The Scrum Master observes that some team members dominate the Daily Scrum, while others remain quiet. What should the Scrum Team do to address this imbalance?

Set guidelines or time limits for each team member’s update to promote fairness.

Encourage equal participation and ensure that all team members have an opportunity to share their updates.

Facilitate a discussion during the Sprint Retrospective to address the issue.

Provide coaching and support to team members who are less vocal or reluctant to speak up.

Overall explanation

In this scenario, the Scrum Team should encourage equal participation and ensure that all team members have an opportunity to share their updates during the Daily Scrum. Setting guidelines or time limits for each team member’s update can promote fairness. Addressing the issue during the Sprint Retrospective and providing coaching and support to less vocal team members can also help create a more balanced and inclusive environment.

Domain

Scrum