Mastering Dependencies as a Scrum Master

Regardless of a team’s skill set, level of expertise, or self-sufficiency, there’s a chance deliverables can be stalled by dependencies. Let’s examine how we can not only understand dependencies but also manage and resolve them efficiently.

This course is likely to take you an hour as we discuss the definition of dependencies and how to visualize them, the different types of dependencies, and multiple techniques to help manage them. If you take a break and come back later to the course, don’t worry; your progress will be automatically saved. 

This course is aligned with the following Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) learning objectives:(opens in a new tab) 

• 2.1 Describe at least three situations in which the Scrum Master could serve the needs of the Scrum Team or organization through facilitation.
• 2.2 Demonstrate at least three techniques for facilitating group decision making.
• 3.6 Discuss at least two ways that the Scrum Master assists the Scrum Team with impediments. 
• 3.7 Apply at least one technique that could help resolve an impediment.

This course is aligned with the following Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM®) learning objective(opens in a new tab): 

• 5.5 Identify at least two techniques for visualizing, managing, or reducing dependencies.

Course Sections: 

• Understanding Dependencies
• Visualizing Dependencies
• Types of Dependencies
• Intra-Team Dependencies
• Inter-Team Dependencies
• Extra-Team Dependencies
• Summary
• Claim SEUs

Course created in collaboration with subject matter expert: Peter Borsella

Peter, CST®, CSP®-SM, is a business owner with expertise in agility in both software and hardware development, as well as project and executive management. Peter resides in Florida and is committed to sharing his practical experiences within the agile community.