Scrum.org

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As a seasoned professional in the field of Scrum and Agile, I've often encountered the misconception that Scrum Mastership is confined to the world of software engineering. However, the principles and practices of Scrum are universal and can be applied across various industries. Enjoy this video?

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Scrum.org

JUNE 28, 2021

TL; DR: The Lack of Agile Leadership Qualities — When Change Agents Don’t Act as Role Models. There are plenty of failure possibilities with Scrum. Given that Scrum is a framework with a reasonable yet short “manual,” this effect should not surprise anyone. Agile Leadership According to the Scrum Guide.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

This article explores the art of Agile leadership, delving into the challenges of finding the right equilibrium between allowing teams to self-organize and providing enough guidance and structure for seamless Agile execution. Conclusion Finding the right balance between flexibility and structure is at the core of Agile leadership.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 11, 2024

The Scrum.org Professional Agile Leadership (PAL I) assessment is a 60-minute timeboxed assessment. Here are some tips on taking (and passing) the Scrum.org Professional Agile Leadership Essentials (PAL I) assessment and gaining certification: Ideally, attend a Scrum.org Professional Agile Leadership Essentials course.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 10, 2023

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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Scrum.org

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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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The adoption of Scrum, an Agile framework known for its flexibility and adaptability, has extended beyond the realm of software development. Today, Scrum is utilized in various industries, and as a result, leaders from diverse backgrounds are tasked with guiding Scrum teams. Trust the Expertise of the Team: Trust is reciprocal.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 12, 2024

Becoming a Scrum Master requires interpersonal skills, adaptability, continuous learning, and a clear focus on goals and team dynamics. To become a Scrum Master, you must genuinely be interested in guiding teams towards collaborative success. Being a Scrum Master is more than a role.

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Scrum.org

MAY 19, 2023

While some find it a trendy fad, or a confusing concept, servant leadership can be the key to your agile team’s success and growth. Professional Scrum Trainer Gregory Crown and I will explore the concept of servant leadership, highlighting its historical roots and relevance in the agile community. In a hurry?

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Do you ever struggle to help the leaders in your organization see the benefits of agile thinking or using the Scrum framework? I will address this challenge as I answer the Scrum Lightning Round Question: “How can we influence high leadership levels into better implementation of Agile & Scrum methodologies?”

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 29, 2024

As a Scrum Master and Agile Coach, I've often pondered the question: is it my job to motivate the team? The effectiveness of a Scrum team is not just about ticking off tasks and meeting deadlines; it's about the team's connection to the work they do. Accountability is key in this journey.

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Scrum.org

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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Scrum.org

MARCH 17, 2021

One continuing problem we see with many of today’s business leaders is that they rarely adopt Agile at the leadership level. We use agile frameworks (Scrum) to answer these questions, structure collaboration and generate momentum. Which is the real power of an Agile leadership team structured to collaborate.

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Scrum.org

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. You can request a free consultation with my team or sign up for one of our upcoming professional Scrum classes.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In Kürze: Die Agile Leadership Ausgabe der Minimum Viable Library Eine neue Ausgabe der Minimum Viable Library ist verfügbar, diesmal zum Thema Agile Leadership! Lassen Sie sich benachrichtigen, wenn das Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide Buch verfügbar ist ! ? Soll ich Sie über Artikel wie diesen informieren?

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Kiron Bondale

MARCH 20, 2022

One of the clichés about Scrum is that it is “easy to understand but difficult to master” The first part of that is obvious with the Scrum Guide is only eleven pages (if you don’t count the title page, purpose and table of contents). However, the immutable design of Scrum is where challenges occur.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 16, 2024

When a team moves away from Scrum, the Scrum Master role often evolves. This allows them to apply their skills in new contexts, like embracing leadership and mentoring teams in alternative approaches. The evolution of a Scrum Master's role when a team moves away from Scrum is a transformation.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 29, 2022

The best Scrum teams that I have worked with were supported by management leaders focused on removing impediments, providing resources, and promoting an agile mindset and culture that supports the Scrum values. Making it more challenging are the agile leadership myths out there that can get in the way of being effective.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Do you ever struggle to help the leaders in your organization see the benefits of agile thinking or using the Scrum framework? I will address this challenge as I answer the Scrum Lightning Round Question: “How can we influence high leadership levels into better implementation of Agile & Scrum methodologies?”

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 29, 2024

For professional Project Managers transitioning to a Scrum Master role, the project management principle of creating a collaborative project team environment, takes on a nuanced and vital role. In Scrum, the concept of a collaborative team is central, not just as a functional unit but as a self-managing and cross-functional entity.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 5, 2021

The path towards true leadership. The readers going through this piece more or less know the definition of a Scrum Master. Co-Creators Ken & Jeff, in their Scrum Guide 2020, having introduced exclusively the framework for Scrum, have put it as: “Scrum Masters are true leaders who serve the Scrum Team and the larger organisation.”.

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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

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Scrum is often misunderstood as a set of rigid practices. It's not about following a prescriptive set of steps; it's about understanding the underlying principles that make Scrum work. It's not about following a prescriptive set of steps; it's about understanding the underlying principles that make Scrum work.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Scrum, a framework I've engaged with extensively in my professional journey, is deceptively simple to comprehend yet remarkably challenging to master. In my latest video, I explore this intriguing aspect of Scrum, shedding light on why something so seemingly straightforward can become complex in real-world scenarios. Enjoy this video?

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Scrum.org

MAY 10, 2022

As Scrum.org professionals, we have coached, trained and mentored thousands of Scrum Masters and consulted the organizations they work with, and we’ve consistently encountered similar issues that not only limit Scrum Teams from thriving, but also restrict empiricism from working. That’s Mechanical Scrum.

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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! ? Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The beauty of Scrum lies in its simplicity. These are the mirrors that Scrum holds up, revealing areas that need improvement. The very fact that Scrum highlights these challenges means that they can be addressed. In conclusion, Scrum isn't about providing solutions on a silver platter. But it's not all doom and gloom.

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Scrum.org

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. The Scrum Master works with the team to focus on delivering value.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 16, 2023

As an Agile Coach, he’s responsible for about 50 Scrum Masters. For about one hour we talked about how to be a servant leader for such a group of Scrum Masters. Regardless if you’re an Agile Coach or Scrum Master, servant leadership is the desired mindset, behavior, and attitude. Eventually, it’s actually quite simple.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The Scrum.org Professional Agile Leadership – Evidence-Based Management (PAL-EBM) assessment is a 60-minute timeboxed assessment. Further details on what to expect from the assessment can be found on the Scrum.org Professional Agile Leadership – Evidence-Based Management (PAL-EBM) assessment page.

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Scrum.org

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. Are expected to become more vital in the future.

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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 13, 2023

In Kürze: Wie Sie erfolgreiche Scrum Master erkennen In diesem Artikel werfe ich einen Blick darauf, was einen Scrum Master nicht nur gut, sondern herausragend macht. Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Scrum - The Leader’s Perspective. If you’re leading Scrum Teams or generally are a leader in an organization that’s leveraging Scrum? Are you feeling a bit left out after reading the Scrum Guide ? The Scrum Guide describes the leadership required by the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Developers.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 21, 2024

„Wie sehen Karrierestufen für Scrum Master aus?“ Diese Frage wird mir wiederholt von verschiedenen Personen gestellt: Sie wird mir von Scrum Mastern gestellt, die ein Rollenprofil oder Karrieremodell in ihren Unternehmen schaffen wollen. Diese Muster wurden auch von viel erfahreneren Scrum Mastern und Experten beobachtet.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 3, 2024

A Scrum Master should know the “why” behind Scrum and Agile principles, apply facilitation techniques, coaching, and mentorship, and exhibit solid leadership focusing on team empowerment and growth. Here are the top skills that a Scrum Master should have: 1. This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter.

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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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