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APRIL 12, 2024

As many scrum masters set out on their journey, they are often as new to their role as their manager. This post (inspired by Ben Horowitz author of “The hard things about hard things”) is for scrum masters, and people who work with scrum masters, and explores what good and bad looks like.

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MARCH 26, 2024

Optimizing Risk Responses in professional project management resonates profoundly with the empirical foundation of Scrum. Scrum's framework inherently addresses risk by embracing uncertainty and change, making it an ideal approach for managing both opportunities and threats in complex environments.

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APRIL 1, 2024

The professional project management principle to embrace adaptability and resiliency aligns seamlessly with the core tenets of Scrum. Scrum, with its empirical approach and emphasis on cross-functional, self-managing teams, inherently cultivates adaptability and resiliency.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

As Project Managers transition into Scrum Masters, they encounter the principle of recognizing, evaluating, and responding to system interactions. This principle, rooted in systems thinking, is crucial in understanding and managing the complex, interdependent nature of Scrum initiatives.

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MARCH 20, 2024

The presence of a Scrum Master goes beyond facilitating Scrum Events and meetings and resolving impediments. The Scrum Master encourages the team to embrace change, not as a challenge but as an opportunity for growth and innovation. Transparency and Trust: The Scrum Master helps the team focus on their work.

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MARCH 19, 2024

The project management principle "Navigating Complexity" finds a natural ally in the Scrum framework. Scrum is fundamentally designed to address complexity through its adaptive, iterative approach. For Project Managers transitioning to Scrum Masters, understanding how Scrum excels in navigating complexity is crucial.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Two years ago, Todd and I published an episode of Your Daily Scrum on our YouTube channel titled - “ Can a Manager Be the Scrum Master? ” Our advice was to avoid this “anti-pattern” due to the challenges of maintaining openness, focus, and effective self-management within the Scrum Team. We were wrong.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 19, 2023

Agile methods need Agile teams — teams that think differently and work in ways that support responsive delivery. According to the State of Agile 2021 Report, 66% of agile teams use Scrum , but that isn’t the only option. Other agile roles There might be other roles you need within the Scrum team or squad too.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

For professional Project Managers seeking to transition into Professional Scrum Masters, the project management principle of being a diligent, respectful, and caring steward offers a valuable perspective. In Scrum, stewardship involves a broader responsibility, including the social, technical, and environmental impacts of the product.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

The Scrum Master accountability is not fading. However, the Scrum Master role is evolving rapidly to be more capable and standing for true leadership in an ever-changing work environment. Recently, there's been speculation about the relevancy of the Scrum Master role.

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DECEMBER 17, 2023

Before we delve into the misconception surrounding the replacement of Scrum Masters, let’s ground ourselves in the reality revealed by statistics. Empathy, listening, thoughtful questioning, and facilitation are all skills for a Scrum Master in this collaborative partnership.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 22, 2024

For professional Project Managers seeking to transition into Professional Scrum Masters, the project management principle of being a diligent, respectful, and caring steward offers a valuable perspective. In Scrum, stewardship involves a broader responsibility, including the social, technical, and environmental impacts of the product.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Scrum is the most popular Agile framework. According to the latest State of Agile survey from Digital.ai, 90% of teams who are using an Agile framework are using Scrum. I like to think that this is because Scrum is a goldilocks framework … with just enough - but not too much - structure. That is the power of Scrum.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 16, 2024

A Product team is when multiple Scrum teams support a single product. Product teams minimize hand-offs, bottlenecks, and delays, enhancing agility and responsiveness. Addressing Common Concerns It can be confusing for a new Scrum Master to support multiple Scrum teams working together to support a single Product.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 2, 2024

There are good and great Scrum Masters. If you want your Scrum Master to be 5 times more effective, show them this. There is a big difference between living an accountability and focusing on responsibilities only. Even good Scrum Masters sometimes fail by spending too much time on the least impactful things.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

For a professional Project Manager transitioning to a Scrum Master, the shift to a value-centric approach is both fundamental and transformative. The project management principle "Focus on value" aligns perfectly with Scrum’s core tenet of delivering value through iterative and incremental development.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 2, 2024

Some well-intentioned practices sound reasonable, but a closer examination reveals potential pitfalls that can compromise the Agile manifesto principles or the Scrum guide's underlying Empiricism. Why it sounds like a good idea: Velocity can be an easy metric to gather if the team uses many common electronic Scrum boards.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 24, 2024

By upholding Scrum and advocating for the team's needs and growth, a successful Scrum Master fosters a healthy and productive team culture, reflected by the team's ability to deliver quality products. Experienced Scrum Masters have a product mindset and are focused on delivering value to the customer.

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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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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As a professional in the field of Agile and Scrum, I often encounter organizations striving to enhance their team's abilities, particularly in roles such as Scrum Masters. For example, in an immersive training setting, a Scrum Master might be given an assignment related to the 'definition of done' - a core concept in Scrum.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 11, 2024

This article covers the three Scrum accountabilities (formerly roles) and addresses interferences of stakeholders and IT/line management with this crucial Scrum event. Your single best investment to improve your professional standing ; order the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now! ? Source : Scrum Guide 2020.

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DECEMBER 6, 2023

The decision to become a Scrum Master, in my experience, isn't just about a job title; it's about embracing a new dimension of leadership and responsibility. The role of a Scrum Master is often misunderstood. Enjoy this video? NKDAgility can help!

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

During one of the recent training sessions, a participant posed an intriguing question: "What are some lesser-discussed skills that a Scrum Master should possess?" When discussing Scrum Master skills, the immediate concepts that arise include coaching, facilitation, teaching, empathy, and the like.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

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.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 15, 2024

TL; DR: Sunsetting Scrum Masters In this article, I uncover indicators that a Scrum Master’s or Agile Coach’s journey is coming to a close; they are sunsetting Scrum Masters. Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ? Introduction — Is It Time to Move on?

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

In the realm of project collaboration and team dynamics, the role of a Scrum Master is often shrouded in misconceptions. One of the primary myths is the perception of the Scrum Master as the team's boss. A Scrum Master is not there to micromanage or dictate the team's every move. Enjoy this video?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The lecture triggered many thoughts about the relevance of teaching Agile/Scrum. Of course, it is only a very small part of the educational program I am experiencing, but still… The themes covered here on Scrum and Agile are not current in daily practice. Young people at university have some idea about what “Agile” and “Scrum” is.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 22, 2024

Are you a Scrum Master looking for fresh, dynamic ways to engage your team and elevate their understanding of Scrum? In this Responsive Advisors Lightning Round, we share innovative techniques to level up Scrum training.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 8, 2024

Scrum Master: So you've hit the pinnacle of Scrum Mastery, is there anything after that? In this Responsive Advisors Scrum Lightning Round, we offer guidance and insights into possible career progressions for experienced Scrum Masters looking to expand their professional horizons.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In this article, we will debunk 10 common myths about Scrum. Now, I'm not saying that chaos dragons are real, but I am saying that Scrum is not chaos. Scrum can help. Scrum teams can adapt based on feedback received and can shift their focus away from unnecessary features towards features that deliver the most value.

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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

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A common question we are often asked is, "Should I become a Scrum Master?", 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. Are You Prepared to Lead by Example?

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Part of the Scrum Master accountability is finding effective tools for Product Backlog management, which often means that the Scrum Master is accountable for setting up the Scrum Board. There are many ways to create a Scrum board. Strengths: Highly customizable and adaptable to various Agile frameworks.

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APRIL 9, 2024

Fortunately, Scrum offers a structured framework that can guide you through. Here's how Scrum addresses ten common challenges that managers face, providing clear solutions through its empirical approach. Lack of Accountability Challenge : Team members are unclear about their responsibilities.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The Scrum Master accountability extends far beyond guiding the Scrum team through Scrum events and facilitating meetings as requested or needed. Scrum Masters are change agents who transform not just the team, but also the entire organization.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this article, we will dispel 3 Scrum myths. Now, I’m not saying the Loch Ness Monster is real… but I am saying that Scrum is not dead. Myth 1: Scrum Is 'Dead' The reality: Scrum, the most popular Agile framework, has seen significant growth in adoption over the past few years. for more on this topic.)

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