The True Role of a Scrum Master Beyond Facilitation

TL;DR; A Scrum Master’s real value is in driving team improvement and organisational change, not just running meetings or handling admin tasks. They should coach teams, remove obstacles, and ensure Scrum is used to deliver value. Development managers should empower Scrum Masters to act as change agents rather than limiting them to facilitation.

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