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Scrum Master Skills We Rarely Talk About: Change Management

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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?" In these posts, I aim to share my insights and experiences regarding skills that are often overlooked in discussions but hold significance in becoming an effective Scrum Master.

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100+ Project Management Terms: PM Terminology Explained

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B – Project Management Terms Backlog Backlog is a term from the Agile methodology Scrum, but is also used across industries to track every single thing that is needed to complete a product in development. The goal with change management is to avoid scope creep in a project and produce maximum efficiency during the project.

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10 Interview questions for the Scrum Master

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The purpose of the Scrum Master is to enhance the efficiency and productivity of the Scrum team. It’s an important accountability for the success of the Scrum team, and yet, it is surprising that many people are uncertain about the qualities they should seek when hiring a Scrum Master.

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The difference between Scrum and traditional project management

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Those newly introduced to the Scrum framework often have the same first question: What’s the difference between Scrum and traditional project management? Most people are familiar with the basics of traditional project management, so the question is a great place to start for understanding Scrum and its benefits.

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Project Manager Job Description (with free copy+paste examples!)

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So we thought it would be a great idea to take a look at what core qualifications are required of project managers and define their responsibilities and the common job descriptions for several PM roles. What Does a Project Manager Do? Try Our Award-Winning Project Management Software Free! Monitoring Progress.

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What does self-management mean anyway?

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I was the Scrum Master for a Scrum Team and Jon (not his real name) was the Scrum Master with another team at the company I was at. The teams’ Sprints were synchronised, so the Scrum events usually took place at the same time. Now, I knew that the Scrum Team that Jon was part of had been having a difficult time recently.

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7 Ways to Sell Agile to Project Stakeholders

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Related: Successful Adoption of Agile Starts with Change Management. Stack the team with people who thrive on ambiguity and change. Give your stakeholders transparency into the process by inviting them to sit in on scrums or letting them monitor work progress.

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