Welcome to Part Three of what you should know before you become a Scrum Master. As I have said previously, becoming a Scrum Master is no easy feat and requires a good understanding of what it means to be a Scrum Master. So far we have covered Complexity, Scrum, and now we will look at […]
So, you want to become a Scrum Master? That’s great! The world of Scrum is both fascinating, intriguing and packed with opportunities for growth. I am always very excited when people come to me expressing their desire to learn more about the world of Scrum and with that being said, I am equally intrigued to […]
Effective Scrum Masters continuously evolve and improve, so whether you are getting started or advancing within your career, building on your skills in Scrum will empower you to lead your team to success. But before you can do that, there are a few things you must know before you become a Scrum Master. Let’s dive […]
Although both Project Managers and Scrum Masters are focused on delivering maximum value to the organisation and customers, Project Managers and Scrum Masters do differ in terms of the degree they are involved in project and product delivery. A topic that therefore comes up quite often when discussing the differences between Scrum Masters and […]
Let me guess what brought you here, you’ve been asked to become a Scrum Master? And maybe you’re currently a Project Manager in a similar role, and feeling all sorts of anxiety and uncertainty about entering a new domain. Do not despair, I was there too and I too felt all those fuzzy feelings you […]
Let’s face it, some of the baggage we have from how we’ve worked in the past tends to follow us. Which is why I have found that teams who have worked in more traditional settings, always feel that there needs to be some kind of hierarchy in a team environment. In any environment, regardless of […]
When we talk about Scrum Masters, like any profession there are some really great ones, and some really bad ones. Scrum mastery takes dedication, attention to detail, and a continuous willingness to learn, and adapt. So why do we need ‘great’Scrum Masters, and how can they benefit your team? In answering that question, we should […]
What is a Scrum Master?When answering the question “what is a Scrum Master,” I always say that a Scrum Master is like a force multiplier in the sense that they make a team multiple times better, on the condition that they are really good at what they do. In essence, Scrum Masters are true leaders […]
The First Step In My Journey to Becoming a Scrum Master? One of the most common questions I get in training courses, LinkedIn, and just in the general Agile and Scrum community is “how do I become a Scrum Master?” Another common one is “I know someone that is studying at University right now, and […]
