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An executive sponsor of a new scrum team actively attends scrum ceremonies. How does this benefit the team?

The correct answer is D. It helps to quickly resolve issues using the sponsor's influence. While executive presence can reinforce focus and provide visibility, the primary practical benefit for the team is impediment removal. Executive sponsors have organizational authority and influence that the team lacks - they can unblock cross-departmental issues, resolve…

Submitted by naveen.iyer· Apr 18, 2026Stakeholder Engagement

Question

An executive sponsor of a new scrum team actively attends scrum ceremonies. How does this benefit the team?

Options

  • AIt helps the team to focus on and meet sprint goals
  • BIt reminds the team about who sponsors the project
  • CIt provides high-level project updates to the sponsor
  • DIt helps to quickly resolve issues using the sponsor's influence

How the community answered

(30 responses)
  • A
    10% (3)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    83% (25)

Explanation

While executive presence can reinforce focus and provide visibility, the primary practical benefit for the team is impediment removal. Executive sponsors have organizational authority and influence that the team lacks - they can unblock cross-departmental issues, resolve escalations, and remove organizational obstacles quickly. Options A and C are secondary effects, and option B (reminding the team who sponsors the project) does not provide meaningful value to the team.

Topics

#Executive Sponsor Role#Stakeholder Engagement#Impediment Resolution#Agile Leadership Support

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