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Why Being a Scrum Master Is Not About the Process?

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Being a Scrum Master is more than framework compliance. Scrum is a lightweight framework that helps teams and organisations to deliver value while managing complexity. A Scrum Master's accountability, therefore, goes well beyond just managing processes. The Scrum Master works with the team to focus on delivering value.

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How Do I Measure Success as a Scrum Master?

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In my experience, understanding how we measure success as a Scrum Master can be challenging. And of course, it’s something Scrum Masters have a strong desire to understand. This is also what the trends show us from the thousands of people in over 100 countries who are using the free Scrum Master Improvement Self-Assessment.

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The Multifaceted World of Scrum Values!

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Embracing Scrum's core values not only enhances teamwork but also empowers everyone within the Scrum framework to contribute effectively. This week, we're excited to offer you a unique perspective on Scrum Values, viewed through the lenses of the Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developers, and Stakeholders.

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How To Spot Successful Scrum Masters

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TL; DR: How To Spot Successful Scrum Masters In this article, I unravel the secrets of what makes a Scrum Master not just good but amazingly outstanding. From regularly achieving Sprint Goals, delivering value to customers, and building stakeholder rapport easily, discover the traits that set apart successful Scrum Masters.

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What Do Successful CEOs Know About Scrum?

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They know that Scrum practices and values are key to that. Their insights often align Scrum with broader business goals, ensuring project success and overall organisational triumph. Their leadership style is characterised by focusing on outcomes and business impact rather than just processes.

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The Scrum Trap: How Unfit Practices Will Harm Return on Investment

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TL, DR: The Scrum Trap Scrum is a purposefully incomplete framework. And then there are others — the Scrum trap. Let’s look at what practices and tools for collaboration and team building are not helpful when used with Scrum. ? Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️

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The Scrum Master Balancing Act

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The Scrum Master is accountable for establishing Scrum as described in the Scrum Guide. The Scrum Master is a teacher, coach, impediment remover, change agent, mentor, and facilitator. They lead by example and they serve the Scrum team, the organization and the Product Owner.

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