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Scrum Simulation and Games

Hands on Scrum learning with simulations.

This topic covers various games and simulations that are commonly used to teach and learn Scrum concepts in a fun, engaging and hands on way. This includes ball point game, the XP Game, etc.
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Scrum Simulation and Games are powerful learning tools in Professional Scrum Master training that provide hands-on experience with Scrum principles and practices. These interactive exercises create a safe environment where participants can apply Scrum concepts and learn from their experiences. Sim…

Concepts covered: Review and Retrospective, Sprint Burndown Simulation, Estimation and Planning Game, Impediment Handling Game, Scrum Poker, Daily Scrum Simulation, Velocity Simulation, Scrum Artifacts Simulation, Scrum of Scrums, Scrum Roles Simulation, Scrum Ceremonies, Backlog Grooming

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Question 1

The Scrum of Scrums team in your organization is struggling with keeping track of decisions made in past meetings, as the person who used to take notes has left the company. What could be a potential solution?

Correct Answer: Utilize a shared digital workspace to document and archive all decisions, updates, and dependencies, accessible by all teams involved.

The correct answer promotes transparency and collective access to information, a core principle of Scrum. Assigning a rotating scribe could still lead to inconsistencies in how information is recorded. Relying on formalized email communication does not facilitate real-time collaboration and can lead to information silos. Encouraging teams to maintain records in their own formats could lead to discrepancies and miscommunication between teams. A shared digital workspace helps overcome these challenges by providing a single source of truth that is accessible and editable by all relevant parties.

Question 2

You are a Scrum Master in a team where some members refuse to participate in Planning Poker because they believe their work is difficult for other team members to understand and estimate. How do you handle this as a Scrum Master?

Correct Answer: Integrate a session on the relevance of collective estimation and its impact on team velocity and forecasting.

The correct approach for a Scrum Master dealing with resistance to Planning Poker due to perceived task complexity is to foster collective understanding and collaboration. This is done by explaining the importance of shared estimation processes and how they contribute to the team's ability to plan and deliver effectively. Option 1 suggests creating parallel estimation tracks, which contradicts the collective spirit of Scrum. Option 2 introduces anonymity which might temporarily remedy the discomfort but doesn't address the underlying issue of mutual understanding. Option 3 suggests dividing the team, which runs counter to the principles of cross-functionality and team unity in Scrum.

Question 3

During a Planning Poker session, a team member constantly assigns the same high value to user stories even though they have different complexity. How should the Scrum Master handle this?

Correct Answer: Discuss during retrospective to understand if there are concerns or misunderstandings about the estimation process.

In Scrum, understanding and addressing issues is often done in the retrospective meeting. The role of the Scrum Master is to facilitate these discussions. Therefore, the best answer is 'Discuss during retrospective to understand if there are concerns or misunderstandings about the estimation process.' This process promotes communication and learning within the team. The other answers aren't ideal. 'Ignore the problem as long as all tasks are completed within the sprint.' is incorrect because ignoring a problem does not derive any learning or improvement, which is against Scrum principles. 'Ask the team member to change their estimation to match the others.' is wrong because estimation should be a consensus among the team, forcing someone to match the team's estimation is against the Scrum values. 'Assign fewer tasks to the member who is doing the overestimation.' is not a solution because assigning tasks is not the Scrum Master's job, and it also doesn't address the root problem regarding estimation.

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