Question 20 - SPS discussion

Self-managing Scrum Teams are teams that internally decide who does what, when, and how, rather than being directed by others outside the team 11. Self-managing Scrum Teams have the following benefits:

Increased self-accountability: Self-managing Scrum Teams are accountable for delivering a potentially releasable product Increment every Sprint that meets the Definition of Done and the Product Goal 22. They are also accountable for following the Scrum values and principles, and for inspecting and adapting their work and process 33. By being accountable for their own decisions and actions, self-managing Scrum Teams are more responsible, transparent, and quality-oriented.

Increased creativity: Self-managing Scrum Teams have the autonomy and the empowerment to choose how best to accomplish their work, rather than being constrained by predefined methods or instructions 44. They also have the opportunity to experiment, learn, and innovate, as they are encouraged to try new ideas and approaches to solve complex problems [5]. By having the freedom and the support to be creative, self-managing Scrum Teams are more productive, adaptive, and valuable.

Increased commitment: Self-managing Scrum Teams have the ownership and the involvement in their work, as they are part of the planning, execution, and review of the product development [6]. They also have the trust and the collaboration among the team members, as they share a common goal and vision, and respect each other's skills and abilities [7]. By having the sense of belonging and the teamwork, self-managing Scrum Teams are more motivated, engaged, and satisfied.