Question

Three sprints ago, an agile team collaboratively defined ground rules, including one that all team members join the daily standup on time. Recently, two developers have repeatedly arrived 10-15 minutes late, disrupting the standup and frustrating other members who wait for them. As the servant leader, what is the BEST way to address this situation?

Accepted Answer

Facilitate a team discussion to revisit the ground rules, surface why they are being violated, and let the team reaffirm or adjust them together.

Answer

Escalate the tardiness to the developers' functional managers so they can enforce attendance through performance reviews.

Answer

Privately warn the two developers that continued lateness will result in their removal from the team.

Answer

Reschedule the standup later each day to accommodate the two developers who struggle to arrive on time.