Metascrum

Correct Answer: Foster a safe environment where the members feel they can share and where their opinions are valued and considered.

The role of the Scrum Master is to create an environment where every member of the team feel safe and comfortable to share their opinions. In a situation where people feel overlooked, it's crucial to foster a safe environment where the members feel they can share and where their opinions are valued and considered, so the best option is: 'Foster a safe environment where the members feel they can share and where their opinions are valued and considered'. The other options are incorrect because they do not align with the fundamental principles of Scrum. Ignoring the issue hoping it will resolve itself in time or forcing the quiet members to speak up by putting them on the spot will not solve the problem nor make the team feel comfortable and valued, this can lead to decrease in the team moral and performance. Berating the team for not participating actively is contrary to the supportive and empowering role of the Scrum Master.

Correct Answer: Facilitate a cross-team refinement session to address dependencies.

The best approach to managing dependencies in a MetaScrum, when integrating multiple Scrum Teams, is to facilitate a cross-team refinement session. This approach encourages collaboration and communication among teams, allowing for a proactive identification and resolution of dependencies. It ensures that all teams have a shared understanding of the product increment and can work together effectively to address any interdependencies. Assigning a chief product owner to manage all dependencies could create bottlenecks and undermines the self-organizing principle of Scrum Teams. Relying solely on a shared product backlog to prioritize dependencies may not address the complexity and immediacy of inter-team coordination required to manage dependencies effectively. Instructing each team to independently manage their dependencies is not conducive to a cohesive product increment, as it does not ensure alignment or coordination between teams.

Correct Answer: Politely remind the stakeholders of the agenda and guide the discussion back to the focus of the MetaScrum session.

The correct answer involves directly addressing the immediate issue at hand in a respectful and focused manner, which is key in Scrum facilitation. Suggesting a separate meeting allows space for those discussions without impacting the current agenda but doesn't address the immediate need to refocus. The round-robin technique is a valid discussion control method but may not be suitable in all contexts and doesn't directly refocus the conversation. Escalating to higher management should be a last resort and may not be appropriate for addressing simple deviations in meeting focus, especially without first attempting to guide the conversation back on track internally within the session.