Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

There’s been a slow moving shift in the industry towards eschewing full time traditional Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches in favour of having line managers (Engineering Managers, Delivery Managers, etc) take on the Scrum Master Accountability. If the Scrum Master is NOT the Manager, there is an inherent conflict over this.

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Growing Agile

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Back by popular demand is the New Scrum Master Email Course. How can I make our Scrum meetings valuable? Can I improve the Daily Scrum? The post New Scrum Master email course appeared first on Growing Agile. Here are the topics we will cover: What should I be doing all day as a ScrumMaster?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A common question we are often asked is, "Should I become a Scrum Master?", Of course, this question hinges on multiple factors. But building on our previous blogs, What is a Scrum Master and Giving Back: considerations for a new Scrum Master , let's delve into some questions that may aid your decision-making process.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Before we talk about the comparison and contrast between Scrum Master and Agile Leader, people often compare and contrast Scrum Master and Agile Coach, and they often ask me, what’s the difference? The oversimplified answer is $200 per day because a scrum master should be working at an organizational level.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 27, 2023

TL; DR: Creating a Personal Readme for Scrum Masters with ChatGPT Providing a personal readme to your new teammates and stakeholders as a Scrum Master is a great way to build trust and rapport while managing expectations at the same time. Get notified when the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book is available !

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Scrum.org

APRIL 22, 2022

On a recent episode of Your Daily Scrum , Professional Scrum Trainers Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley address a very popular question in Scrum circles: Why is the Scrum Master Role So Uncomfortable? Ryan Ripley and Todd Miller are the author of Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems.

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Scrum.org

MAY 15, 2023

The following article offers a primer to creating ChatGPT prompts for Scrum practitioners to get you started running. Zur deutschsprachigen Version des Artikels: 60 ChatGPT-Prompts Plus Prompt Engineering Guide für Scrum-Praktiker. ? Are you planning to hire a new Scrum Master? ? ? ?? Yub, that works, too.) ??

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Today, we're thrilled to share a remarkable story from our recent "Becoming a Scrum Master" series, featuring none other than Laurens Bonnema, a seasoned professional Scrum trainer and Scrum Master. This early setback laid the foundation for his future success and deep understanding of Scrum's potential.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 23, 2022

A certain day many years ago when I was told that I was to be a Scrum Master for a team within the organisation that I was working for at the time. I didn't know just what to expect and I certainly didn't really know what being a Scrum Master entailed and how might be a good way to proceed in those early days and weeks.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 19, 2024

Kanban and scrum are agile project management methodologies that can be used for similar purposes, but each has its unique pros and cons. As a project manager, it’s important to understand the difference between kanban and scrum so you can determine the best approach for your team. What Is Scrum?

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Scrum.org

JUNE 5, 2023

Create Scrum Master Interview Questions? Previously, I tested how ChatGPT would answer questions from the Scrum Master Interview Guide; see below. Back in January 2023, I would not have taken the next step in the Scrum Master interview process, inviting ChatGPT to a full-size interview with several Scrum team members.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

TL;DR: Scrum Master Salary Report 2023 — An Anonymous Poll by the Community for the Community. The purpose of this anonymous Scrum Master salary report 2023 is to create a clear, data-backed benchmark that allows everyone in the agile community to understand whether their compensation is adequate.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 7, 2022

We all have strengths and weaknesses with the preferred stances of a Scrum Master. However, what I’ve observed in my practice as a consultant and Professional Scrum Trainer is that we can become overly reliant on the stances we are comfortable in. You will, no doubt, have your own perspective on your skillset.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 6, 2022

1) Stronghold over Scrum and other Agile Frameworks Knowledge. For example, scrum comes with guidelines and values that a true leader needs to comprehend to help people understand the importance of continuous inspection and adaptation. The scrum team requires organizational support to deliver value. 2) Organizational skills.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 15, 2021

Venkatesh, what is the career path of a Scrum Master? I am a Scrum Master now. Even though I don’t believe in calling out that the Scrum Mastery is done, I tried to give recommendations based on my experience. . One frequent question that I often get from candidates that I train. Team Coaching.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Are there any boundaries to where a transparency created by a Scrum Master should not reach? When looking at Scrum pillars, we clearly see: transparency, inspection and adaptation as core beliefs on which Scrum stands. A Scrum Master works with the Scrum Team for some time. Let’s see what will happen.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Scrum is a popular Agile project management framework that has been adopted by organizations worldwide. A Scrum Master is a critical member of a Scrum Team, responsible for facilitating the process and ensuring the team follows Scrum practices. What is a Scrum Master?

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Scrum is a popular Agile project management framework that has been adopted by organizations worldwide. A scrum master is a critical member of a scrum team, responsible for facilitating the process and ensuring the team follows scrum practices. What is a Scrum Master?

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Scrum.org

JULY 21, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: Is the Scrum Master Role an Entry Level Job? Todd and Ryan focus on the skills need to be an effective Scrum Master and some of the anti-patterns they've seen along the way. They are the co-founders of Agile for Humans , the premiere Scrum and Kanban training organization.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 18, 2022

. The portrayal of a Scrum Master on a Scrum Team is barely the same as the role of the traditional Project Manager. Scrum Masters have their own ways of not being an overlord in the traditional sense and are more focused on being the facilitator at the same level as others on their team. Get this straight.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 10, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: What does a Scrum Master do all day? Today's question is all about the Scrum Master and what keeps them busy all day. Scrum defines clear accountabilities that if performed well keeps your Scrum Master busy and engaged all day.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Then you’ll be looking for a course that will give you exam confidence and fits the way you want to study. I’ve rounded up the best PMI-ACP training courses below based on my knowledge of the industry and working with providers and students as a project manager and trainer. The courses. What to look for in a course.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 8, 2022

Btw, have you noticed that the Scrum Guide described the Scrum Master as a true leader who serves ? This misunderstanding often manifested into turning the Scrum Master as the team personal assistant who only works at the team level. Of course none of those two misinterpretations are true.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 25, 2021

In this episode of Scrum Guide 101 , let's take a look at " Scrum in a Nutshell " as described in Scrum Guide 2020. Here is the text that we examine: In a nutshell, Scrum requires a Scrum Master to foster an environment where: A Product Owner orders the work for a complex problem into a Product Backlog.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

A while back I have shared a video about what to focus on when you join a new team as a Scrum Master. There is no guidebook or an instruction manual to being a Scrum Master. You can’t go anywhere as a Scrum Master if you don’t know the right people and cannot influence bigger organizational structures.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 3, 2019

The scrum master is a key member of the scrum team, but also a somewhat misunderstood one, which can make the hiring process problematic. Put simply, the scrum master is the person responsible for promoting and supporting scrum. Is There a Time When Waterfall Is Preferable Over Scrum?

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 18, 2021

On a recent episode of Your Daily Scrum , Professional Scrum Trainers Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley address a very popular question in Scrum circles: What is the Best Scrum Master Certification Path? Ryan Ripley and Todd Miller are the author of Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2023

Yuval and Ryan discuss the role of the Scrum Master in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and how it may differ from the role of a Professional Scrum Master. They mentioned that in some organizations, Scrum Masters are treated as project managers or team leaders, which is inconsistent with Professional Scrum.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 14, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: Which Marvel superhero would be the best Scrum Master? A view asked us to figure out which Marvel superhero would be the best Scrum Master. We ended up having a great conversation about the Scrum Master traits and talents.and of course.HULK SMASH!!!

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Scrum.org

APRIL 30, 2021

Are you interested in becoming a Scrum Master, but you are yet to have any experience? In the last seven years, I have assisted several interested and enthusiastic professionals to become Scrum Masters. I gradually elevated to the role of a Scrum Master. . . Introducing the concept of Scrum Board.

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Scrum.org

JULY 8, 2022

was – “How can I get my first Scrum Master role and gain experience if the available jobs require 2+ years of experience? I have helped many people move into the Scrum Master role, so I know it is possible and that it can be done. The Scrum Master role is a relatively new one. What do you advise?”.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 12, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: Does the Scrum Master attend the Daily Scrum? Today's question is about the Daily Scrum and whether or not a Scrum Master should attend this Scrum Event. They are the co-founders of Agile for Humans , the premiere Scrum and Kanban training organization.

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Scrum.org

JULY 10, 2023

The purpose of the Scrum Master is to improve the effectiveness of the Scrum Team. And yet, so many people don’t know what to look for in a Scrum Master or how to evaluate the Scrum Master’s performance. In this article, we will explore the ten characteristics that define a remarkable Scrum Master.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 7, 2022

We all have strengths and weaknesses with the preferred stances of a Scrum Master. However, what I’ve observed in my practice as a consultant and Professional Scrum Trainer is that we can become overly reliant on the stances we are comfortable in. You will, no doubt, have your own perspective on your skillset.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

TL;DR: Scrum Master Salary Report 2024 — An Anonymous Poll by the Community for the Community The purpose of this anonymous Scrum Master salary report is to create a clear, data-backed benchmark that allows everyone in the Agile community to understand whether their compensation is adequate.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 18, 2021

is – How can I get my first job as a Scrum Master? I DON’T HAVE ANY SCRUM/IT/SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE, CAN I STILL BECOME A SCRUM MASTER? Some of the best Scrum Masters I have worked with did not have a technical background and came to Scrum after trying other career paths.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 3, 2021

Scrum Masters who efficiently perform cross-team refinements save time. 8 Tips on how Scrum Masters can improve Cross-Team Refinement and thereby save the Nexus time. . Feature Bazar: Scrum teams pitch which Product Backlog items they want to work on. . Eliminating dependencies simplifies integration.

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