Teams need to manage their own affairs considering such factors as:
- Planed and unplanned leave from work
- Work rosters (where applicable)
- Work hours, where there is permissible flexibility
- Who is working on which work items
People being absent from work is a constant consideration when teams manage their work. Given the roles of Product Owner and Scrum Master perform specific roles within the team, it is important that their responsibilities are carried with people normally performing these roles are absent.
Team members should be explicit in their expectations when the Product Owner or Scrum Master is unavailable. Another member of the team, or a seconded team member should perform these roles where required.