SM study plan

Define the three pillars of empiricism and explain how each Scrum event supports them

List the five Scrum values and give a concrete example of each in team behavior

Differentiate the three accountabilities on the Scrum Team and their primary responsibilities

Describe the ideal size and self-managing nature of the Scrum Team

Explain how the Scrum Master and Product Owner serve the team and organization

Sequence the five Scrum events and state the purpose and timebox of each

Describe how the Daily Scrum is owned and structured by the Developers

Identify the inputs and outputs of Sprint Planning and Sprint Review

Explain the purpose of the Sprint Retrospective and how it enables continuous improvement

Describe the three Scrum artifacts and the commitment attached to each

Define the Definition of Done and its role in transparency

Explain how the Product Goal, Sprint Goal, and Definition of Done create focus and alignment

Distinguish the Product Backlog from the Sprint Backlog in terms of ownership and refinement

Explain how forecasting and velocity are used without turning them into commitments

Identify at least three facilitation techniques for each Scrum event

Describe how a coach helps a team improve its events without taking ownership

Apply a coaching stance to a team conflict scenario using the GROW model or similar

Explain servant leadership behaviors and how they differ from command-and-control management

Describe how to engage stakeholders during Sprint Review and Product Backlog refinement

Identify strategies for removing impediments while building team self-reliance

Revisit the Scrum Guide principles and map each to a real team dysfunction

Design a retrospective that addresses a specific principle violation (e.g., lack of transparency)

Practice giving feedback that reinforces Scrum values rather than prescribing solutions

Explain how coaching supports empiricism and self-management

Analyze a case where the Scrum Master and Product Owner accountabilities are blurred

Create a stakeholder map and communication plan for a product increment

Explain how to coach a Product Owner on effective backlog management and value maximization

Describe how to protect the team from external interruptions while remaining transparent

Integrate all events and artifacts into a coherent end-to-end Scrum flow

Identify common anti-patterns in events and artifacts and propose corrections

Explain how the Definition of Done enables release and transparency

Synthesize all domains into a personal Scrum Master action plan