HKSM
Resolved Issues
Problems that are openly raised and quickly addressed during Scrum of Scrums meetings; by resolving these cross-team issues in a timely way, teams improve coordination and reduce the chance of redesign and rework.
Key Points
- Addresses cross-team impediments identified in the Scrum of Scrums.
- Emphasizes transparency: issues are visible, owned, and tracked to closure.
- Timely resolution limits dependency risks and cascading delays.
- Successful resolution improves alignment and lowers rework and redesign.
Example
Three Scrum Teams building a shared platform hold a Scrum of Scrums. An API change is causing integration failures. The teams agree on a revised API contract, assign an integration lead to implement it, and validate the fix within two days. The item is marked as a resolved issue, preventing rework across teams.
PMP Example Question
During a Scrum of Scrums, two teams report conflicting database migrations. The group assigns an owner to create a unified migration plan and monitors progress until the conflict is eliminated. What is the best term for the outcome once the conflict is addressed?
- Resolved Issues
- Product Increment
- Definition of Done
- Release Plan
Correct Answer: A — Resolved Issues
Explanation: The conflict was raised and closed through the Scrum of Scrums, improving inter-team coordination and minimizing rework, which characterizes a resolved issue.
