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Can Scrum Leadership Thrive Without Authority?

Scrum.org

I'd like to share some reflections on the essence of Scrum leadership. The conventional view of leadership often revolves around authority and power. But in Scrum, I've come to appreciate a different approach, one that's more about influence and less about traditional authority. Comment below!

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The Three Leadership Mindsets – The Moment, The Outcome, The People

The IIL Blog

By Christian “Boo” Boucousis February 28, 2024 If you spend too much time scrolling the news these days, you’d be forgiven for concluding that leadership at a geopolitical level is immersed in a quagmire of self-interest and partisan politics. The mindset we bring to people leadership is one of influence through credibility and trust.

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Navigating the Human Element in Agile: A Deep Dive into Team Dynamics and Collaboration

NimbleWork

The Agile project management methodology encourages organizations to empower teams with clear responsibility and authority, so they can work together to autonomously develop ingenious and innovative solutions. So how do you navigate the human element in Agile transformation?

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Excelling in Your Product Management: Advanced Product Owner Strategies

Scrum.org

The Experimenter Stance Experimentation promotes innovation and learning. The Influencer Stance Influence shapes product strategy and direction. To succeed as an influencer product owner: Shaping Product Strategy: Use your understanding of the market and users to shape the product’s strategic direction.

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How a Doctorate in Leadership Shapes the Success of Technical Teams?

Productivity Land

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the success of technical teams depends not only on their specialized skills but also on effective leadership. Technical professionals are often entrusted with critical projects, complex problem-solving, and innovation-driven tasks.

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Escaping the Feature Factory

Scrum.org

It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation. This approach stifles agility and innovation, leading to a feature factory mindset that focuses on executing predefined plans rather than adapting to change.

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What Happens to the Scrum Master if the Team Is No Longer Doing Scrum?

Scrum.org

This allows them to apply their skills in new contexts, like embracing leadership and mentoring teams in alternative approaches. It allows for broader organisational influence, fostering agile principles across different organisational layers and business units. When a team moves away from Scrum, the Scrum Master role often evolves.

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