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I get this question sometimes from Scrum Masters who are just starting their journey or want to get into this role. They are worried that they don't have any technical background or don't have a Computer Science degree. I definitely know where the confusion comes from: quite a lot of companies ask for a Computer Science degree in their job descriptions when hiring Scrum Masters. In this video I will be talking about my take on this. Do you actually have to be a ex-developer to become a Scrum Master?
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The role of a Scrum Master is not about saying what to do, but rather helping agile teams understand it. And, of couse, you need to live up to the ways of work you want the teams to follow. So my question to you is: How do you live up to your own expectations of agile ways of work?Leave a comment below and let me know. Being able to lead by example should be a professional skill of a Scrum Master, don't you think? Want to get more insights on similar topics? Some things are only shared with my newsletter subscribers. Remember to subscribe to receive super-awesomely-exclusive tips right in your inbox Collecting some kind of metrics to show the results of your work is important, no doubt in that. However, in the case of a Scrum Master, that may seem like a daunting task considering the type of work we do. So how do you go about counting your "coaching points"? (I have just made up that term) There are actually so many different metrics you can measure as a Scrum Master. You just need to know how to choose them and how to use them! That is why in today's video I will be sharing some tips on how to make sure your team is on the right track. The purpose of Sprint Planning is to plan the next sprint by agreeing on the Sprint Goal and creating a plan to achieve that goal. That we know. However, these are not the only topics that should be discussed. What are the topics that you should cover in a Sprint Planning to help you make it more effective?Leave your comments below. Let's learn from each other. Cheers, Daria Want to get more insights on similar topics? Some things are only shared with my newsletter subscribers. Remember to subscribe to receive super-awesomely-exclusive tips right in your inbox Velocity can be a dangerous metric to measure, if the people around you do not understand it's real purpose. It can also quickly get out of hand if you do not stay true to the real purpose of measuring it. I want to hear from you. What is the real reason for you to measure velocity of your team as a Scrum Master?Share your thoughts in the comments. Don't be shy, be the first to comment - I am just starting out and need your help to build bigger audience for this website. Cheers, Daria Want to get more insights on similar topics? Some things are only shared with my newsletter subscribers. Remember to subscribe to receive super-awesomely-exclusive tips right in your inbox There is a lot of talk about what a typical day of a Scrum Master looks like and it is a fair question. Because the role is described in a vague manner in the Scrum Guide, it is important to have a detailed responsibilities list to understand it sometimes. (thank goodness, I have created such a list in my Action Plan for Scrum Masters that I sure hope you have downloaded already. And if you haven't - what are you doing??? - go sign up for the newsletter and download it!) However, as we dive deeper into daily tasks of a Scrum Master, we can get distracted and start doing too much. Yes, it actually can be a real problem in this role. It might sound unusual, but great Scrum Masters have a list of things they should actively avoid doing if they want to be successful in helping their teams become more Agile. In today's short video I will talk about crucial mistakes that can prevent your team from succeeding with Agile and how to avoid them. While coaching is an important part of the Scrum Master role, it is not always the answer to all your challenges. Now I want to know your thoughts. Share your story in the comments below: Tell about a time when coaching did not work for you. Either when you were coached or you were coaching someone. Why do you think that really happened?Let's learn from each other by sharing our experiences. Cheers, Daria Want to get more insights on similar topics? Some things are only shared with my newsletter subscribers. Remember to subscribe to receive super-awesomely-excusive tips right in your inbox I feel that often times Scrum Master role requires a specific type of people to do an amazing job and to enjoy the process. Let's be honest, being a Scrum Master can be tough, but the right traits will help you get through it with ease (｡•̀ᴗ-)✧ As I worked with my Scrum teams I noticed that a certain approach and a certain way of looking at things makes it easier to succeed. Interestingly enough, as I was getting more experience in the role, my personality started to change and I started to develop necessary traits along the way. I was excited about it because I felt that these traits are a great fit for me. So when you step into the Scrum Master role check how your current personality align with the role itself and how ready you are to work on your personal traits to be an awesome Scrum Master. Watch the video to know what traits great Scrum Masters have. I often feel that the term "Scrum Master" does not represent the role very well. So here is my question for you: How do you describe a Scrum Master role to people who know nothing about Scrum, Agile or even software development?Let me know in the comments below. Cheers, Daria Want to get more insights on similar topics? Some things are only shared with my newsletter subscribers. Remember to subscribe to receive super-awesomely-excusive tips right in your inbox Ever thought of what you are going to do when you join a new Agile team? I am sure you feel overwhelmed just thinking about it: all the positive changes that you need to bring, all the expectations the company has about you and your team... Keep your cool. v(￣ｰ￣)v I have an action plan for you about what you should do first and foremost when joining a new team as a Scrum Master (and it does not start with 'make some changes'). It could take a while to understand how to approach your Scrum Master role, especially, if you are completely new to this. Watch the video to know exactly what your should focus on in the first two weeks of joining a team. |
Daria BaginaProfessional Scrum Master II Let's connectArchives
August 2019
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