Scrum - Winner and Loser Attitudes



Surround yourself with winners!

WINNERLOSER
Wants the challenges to come his wayWants challenges to be dealt with by others
Wants the sprint to be close and decide just in time what to re-negotiate.Wants the sprint goal to be a walk in the park
Eager to tackle the difficult tasks
Doesn't want the difficult problems
Wants to be involved in team discussions, if neededStays away from team discussions
Wants to get it rightWants to avoid taking the blame
Is not afraid to voice his opinion"It's their problem;" - not our problem
Knows and understands best practicesDoesn't know best practices
Uses common senseNo feel for the tasks
Works hardLazy
Supports and defends team members"It's not my call."
A team player.Only cares about himself
Tries to help other team members"ME" not "we" attitude
Makes other members betterHas "rabbit ears"
A leaderA loner
Works with product owner / StakeholderEasily intimidated by product owner/stakeholder/management
Help them through though times"You said" - mentallity
Respects everyone; fears no oneArrogant/Rude
Makes quality decisionsAfraid to make a decision
DecisiveWaits for others to make though decisions
ConfidentAnxious
Hustle, don't rush workRushes work
Thrives on the added pressure of a big challengeRetire into one's shell under pressure
Works on all tasks with the same intensityShies always from responsibilities
Treats others the way he wants to be treatedPoor people skills Authoritative, Rigid
He "runs" the project as he would want it governed if he was product owner or stakeholderHides behind title, documents, plans and minutes

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