How do you coach a dev who skips backlog refinement?
This tests your ability to coach and connect process to outcomes. First, diagnose the 'why' in a 1:1. Then, frame refinement as a solution to their pain points (e.g., fewer interruptions). A red flag is quoting Scrum rules or immediately escalating.
This tests your ability to influence without authority and diagnose root causes, not just symptoms. A great answer starts with a private 1:1 to understand the developer's perspective. Then, you connect refinement to their self-interest (smoother sprints, less rework) and address potential process flaws (are the meetings too long?). The key is coaching, not commanding. A major red flag is being dogmatic about the process or escalating to a manager without trying to solve it at the team level first.
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