Form Scrum Team

This step identifies and assembles the Scrum Team. The Product Owner typically leads the selection of team members and often coordinates the choices with the Scrum Master.

Key Points

  • The Product Owner is primarily responsible for choosing team members, usually in collaboration with the Scrum Master.
  • The goal is a small, cross-functional, self-managing team capable of delivering a usable increment each sprint.
  • Selection considers skills, capacity, availability, and balanced coverage of roles such as development, testing, UX, and operations.
  • Initial working agreements, role clarity, and onboarding needs are discussed when the team is formed.

Example

A company is starting a new mobile app feature. The Product Owner drafts a list of seven members with front-end, back-end, QA, and UX skills. The PO meets with the Scrum Master to confirm skill balance, team size, and availability, then finalizes the team and sets initial working agreements before Sprint Planning.

PMP Example Question

Who primarily selects members during the Form Scrum Team process?

  1. The Scrum Master alone
  2. The Product Owner, often with input from the Scrum Master
  3. The Project Sponsor
  4. Functional managers without consulting Scrum roles

Correct Answer: B — The Product Owner, with collaboration from the Scrum Master

Explanation: In forming the Scrum Team, the Product Owner leads member selection and typically consults with the Scrum Master to ensure a balanced, effective team.

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