The True Role of a Scrum Master
Explains how a Scrum Master drives team improvement, removes obstacles, and leads organisational change, going far beyond basic facilitation or …
Explores key qualities of an effective Scrum Master, focusing on team empowerment, backlog management, collaboration, and removing organisational barriers for lasting impact.
A great Scrum Master isn’t measured by how well they facilitate meetings. It’s not about whether the Daily Scrum starts on time or if they keep the Sprint Retrospective engaging.
A successful Scrum Master leaves behind a self-sustaining team—one that delivers valuable, high-quality products with predictability.
Their impact shows up in:
If a Scrum Master disappears and the team falls apart, they weren’t coaching. They were hand-holding.
Want to know if your Scrum Master is effective? Ask yourself: Is the team better because of them?
If the answer isn’t a clear yes, something needs to change.
What does a high-impact Scrum Master look like in your experience?
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