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What is a Scrum Master?

Q: What is a Scrum Master?

A Scrum Master is accountable for establishing Scrum , as defined in the Scrum Guide , and for the effectiveness of the Scrum Team. Scrum Masters are true leaders who serve the Scrum Team and the larger organization.

A Scrum Master is accountable for establishing Scrum, as defined in the Scrum Guide , and for the effectiveness of the Scrum Team. Scrum Masters are true leaders who serve the Scrum Team and the larger organization.

Scrum Masters are accountable for establishing Scrum

Scrum Masters are accountable for results in the implementation of Scrum as defined in the Scrum Guide: they do this by helping to understand Scrum theory and practice, both within Scrum teams and in the organization.

Scrum masters are accountable for the effectiveness of the Scrum Team

Scrum Masters are accountable for the effectiveness of the Scrum Team in terms of results. They do this by enabling Scrum Teams to improve their practices within the Scrum framework. Scrum Masters are true leaders who serve the Scrum Team and the overall organization.

Scrum Master and Kanban

In Kanban there is a comparable role to the Scrum Master: the Flow Manager or the Service Delivery Manager. In Kanban, the Service Delivery Manager is responsible for the downstream part of a work process. To put it casually: the Service Delivery Manager is responsible for getting promised things out the door.

Checklist - Scrum Master...

... lead, train and coach the team and the organization in the implementation of Scrum
... coach the team members in self-management and interdisciplinary cooperation
... support the Scrum team in focusing on creating high quality increments that meet the Definition of Done.
... cause the removal of obstacles (impediments) to the progress of the Scrum team
... ensure that all Scrum events take place, are positive and productive, and stay within the timebox.
... help the Scrum team to understand the need for clear and concise product backlog entries.
... support the Scrum team and stakeholders in understanding and implementing an empirical approach to complex work
... promote collaboration with stakeholders as requested or required
... remove barriers between stakeholders and Scrum teams

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