What Makes an Effective Scrum Master Beyond Meeting Facilitation

TL;DR; An effective Scrum Master builds a self-sustaining team that consistently delivers valuable, high-quality products by enabling data-driven planning, supporting meaningful backlog management, removing organizational obstacles, and fostering true cross-team collaboration. Their real value is seen when the team thrives independently rather than relying on constant guidance. If your team would struggle without the Scrum Master, it may be time to reassess their approach.

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