The five values crucial for the successful use of Scrum are commitment, focus, openness, respect, and courage. These values guide the Scrum Team in their work, actions, and behaviour, ensuring that their decisions and steps reinforce these values rather than undermine them. When these values are embodied, they help bring to life the empirical Scrum pillars of transparency, inspection, and adaptation, thereby building trust within the team.
The Scrum Master plays a vital role in creating an environment where these values can be realised. The values are multidimensional and can be interpreted in various ways. For example, courage is required to adopt new approaches and deal with the associated consequences. Focus is essential for tackling complex work, while commitment ensures patience and perseverance in the face of challenges. Respect is fundamental to understanding the difficulties faced by others, and openness enhances decision-making by maximising known information.
