In an agile project, the Product Owner (PO) is frequently changing priorities during the sprint, causing the team to lose focus. The team is frustrated. What is the BEST action for the project manager (acting as Scrum Master)?

Answer options:

Allow the changes but extend the sprint duration.

Direct the team to ignore the PO's requests until the next planning meeting.

File a change request for every new priority.

Coach the PO on the importance of sprint stability and the cost of context switching.

How to approach this question

Identify the servant-leader action: coaching and protecting the team.

Full Answer

D.Coach the PO on the importance of sprint stability and the cost of context switching.✓ Correct

The PM/Scrum Master protects the team from outside interference during the sprint. The correct approach is to educate (coach) the PO on agile principles (Task 4 & Task 16).

Common mistakes

A (breaking timebox) is a cardinal sin in Scrum.

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