During CSA Stand Ups, what is the typical role of stakeholders?

• A. They are typically required to attend every stand up.
• B. They may provide context as needed or in escalation.
• C. They lead the stand up.
• D. They replace the Scrum Master.

Answer: (B)

The key idea is that stakeholders are there to support, not to drive, the stand-up. Their typical role is to provide context or escalate issues when the team encounters blockers or ambiguities that require business input. This input is valuable but should only appear when needed, keeping the stand-up itself short and focused on what each team member did, what they’ll do next, and what blocks their progress. Stakeholders do not lead the stand-up—that role belongs to the facilitator or Scrum Master who keeps the meeting on track and helps remove impediments. They also don’t replace the Scrum Master; their involvement is situational, stepping in to offer context or escalate as appropriate to keep alignment with priorities.