Dysfunctions or true constraints?
Scrum is based on the lean concept of turning an idea into a feature as efficiently as possible. The Scrum framework is designed to surface obstacles that get in the way of delivering value. The game rules of Scrum are in place to protect the team from chaos so that they may finish their commitments for the customer by the end of a given sprint.
Because of the short cycle time and the relentless pursuit of identifying obstacles, there seems to be a never-ending list of challenges that the ScrumMaster needs to fix. The team surfaces—on a daily basis—any interruptions or impediments to their work. The product owner and other stakeholders inspect the product in the sprint review, which frequently leads to adaptations ...
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