News — scrum master

How to Implement Scrum in an Organization and Software System In 7 Surprisingly Easy Steps

Agile Scrum scrum master

How to Implement Scrum in an Organization and Software System In 7 Surprisingly Easy Steps

Implement Scrum by training one team very well, then launching that team.  Learn as much as you can and then scale Scrum across your entire organization after one team is Scrum-ing well.

Read more →


How to Become a Scrum Master in 2023 in Six Steps

Agile how to become a scrum master Scrum scrum master

How to Become a Scrum Master in 2023 in Six Steps

How to become a Scrum Master
  1. Read The Scrum Guide
  2. Study until you can describe the tasks and functions of the:
    1. Scrum Master role
    2. Product Owner role
    3. Developer role
  3. Study until you can describe the usage and standards for the:
    1. Sprint Backlog
    2. Product Backlog
    3. Product Increment
  4. Study until you can explain the length and purpose of
    1. A Sprint
    2. The Daily Scrum
    3. Sprint Planning
    4. Sprint Retrospective
    5. Sprint Review
  5. Work on a Scrum Team for at least a year to gain experience
  6. Learn how to lead small teams by
    1. Reading at least 20 leadership books
    2. Get to know five people you consider influential leaders
    3. Learn to listen to your teammates
    4. Gain the respect of your team through problem-solving

Read more →


Rationale for Scrum Teams

Agile Scrum scrum master Scrum team

Rationale for Scrum Teams

Rationale for Scrum Teams: to improve the speed, quality, and value of work in order to make work fun and fast.

    Read more →


    As a true leader the scrum master serves

    leadership Scrum scrum master

    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

    Read more →