Realistic Expectations When Hiring Junior Scrum Masters
Understand the risks of hiring inexperienced junior Scrum Masters, including higher costs, team issues, and project delays, versus investing in …
Scrum Masters require proven expertise, not entry-level skills. Hiring juniors in this role risks team performance and agile success; experience is essential for effective leadership.
Would you hire a Junior CISO? A Junior Financial Director?
Of course not.
These roles demand mastery, not potential. So why do some think a “Junior Scrum Master” is acceptable?
Scrum Masters must demonstrate technical, business, and organisational mastery from day one. They are the glue that holds agile teams together, ensuring continuous delivery of value through expertise, not guesswork. Anything less is a liability.
They are not learning on the job; they are leading from the front, navigating complex challenges, and driving organisational change.
Stop looking for junior Scrum Masters. Find those who have already earned their stripes within a Scrum Team. Your team deserves nothing less, and your product’s success depends on it. True agility comes from experience, and your Scrum Master must embody that.
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