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As a true leader the scrum master serves

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As a true leader the scrum master serves

As a true leader the scrum master serves their team in 5 key ways.

  1. Keeping the team on task 
  2. Keeping the team on time
  3. Keeping the team focused on their goal
  4. Resolving problems before they hurt productivity
  5. Protects the team from distractions

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What to do if your scrum teams becomes too large

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What to do if your scrum teams becomes too large

Split it.  Never let a Scrum team get too large.

With size comes slowness which is why your teams should be small, powerful, and fun. 

Double digit team sizes kill productivity?  Great Scrum Masters help their teams split into smaller teams.

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The Most Important Trait in a Leader - Communication Skill

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The Most Important Trait in a Leader - Communication Skill

Verbal communication is usually the first thing we think of when we consider communication. But there is actually a lot more to communication than just the words we use. The nonverbal cues we use when we speak, such as our tone of voice, eye contact, hand gestures, and body language, are just as important as the words we use.

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How to exercise on your lunch break

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How to exercise on your lunch break

Here's how to exercise on your lunch break. Use every moment Have your cleanup plan ready Make fast transitions and have your lunch waiting Level up your agile and get professional training. Scrum Master Certification Use each moment You can't waste time.  You need to use each moment to get your exercise in.  So, guard your launch break start.  Don't let meetings go longer than expected. Start your meetings by telling everyone that you have a hard stop in 30 minutes (assuming your lunch starts in 30 minutes). If you let people have your lunch break, they will take it. ...

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