Product Management Certification with Agile Product Owner and Scrum - Tip 1

The video emphasizes the importance of being available to your team to help them solve issues early, thereby improving the quality and timeliness of deliverables. It suggests offering multiple communication methods, with a preference for face-to-face interactions, and stresses attending scrum meetings. However, it warns against micromanaging, advocating for a balance between being available and allowing the team to work independently.

Why is it important to be available to your team?

• To ensure they rely on you for every decision.

• To make sure they do not contact you unnecessarily.

• To allow them to work independently without any guidance.

• To ensure they can solve issues early and deliver high-quality work on time.

Which communication method is considered the most effective?

• Email

• Face-to-face meetings

• Text messaging

• Social media

When should you skip attending scrum meetings?

• When you have a personal preference.

• When there is an emergency or urgent reason.

• When you feel the meeting is unnecessary.

• When you are busy with other tasks.

What is the key to balancing availability and not micromanaging?

• Providing detailed instructions for every task.

• Avoiding all team meetings.

• Tactfulness in communication.

• Being available at all times.

How can you help your team become more self-sufficient?

• By solving all their problems for them.

• By providing them with the tools and guidance to help themselves.

• By reducing communication to a minimum.

• By making all decisions on their behalf.