In agile, when the team’s velocity drops significantly in a sprint, the Scrum Master should FIRST:

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Project Management (PMP) — Hard

In agile, when the team’s velocity drops significantly in a sprint, the Scrum Master should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

When a team's velocity drops significantly in a sprint, the Scrum Master should first investigate impediments and systemic issues affecting the team. This allows for identification of root causes. Incorrect options, such as blaming team members or reducing the Definition of Done, may mask underlying problems. Extending the sprint is also not a suitable first response.