Scrum Masters and Product Owners are held accountable for results

TL;DR; Scrum Masters and Product Owners are often held accountable for results without having the authority needed to influence outcomes. This mismatch leads to empty expectations and limits team effectiveness. To achieve better results, organisations should empower Scrum Masters with real authority, not just expect them to coach from the sidelines.

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