Is the Scrum Master a Coach? Mentor? Facilitator? Exploring Eight Choices
summary
Compares eight specific Scrum Master stances — teacher, mentor, coach, facilitator, intervene decisively, do nothing intentionally, signal goals, and champion Scrum — and shows how to apply them to two scenarios: a delayed product delivery where the CMO wants to skip retrospectives, and a retrospective that becomes a blame fight after a production bug. Gives concrete choices (e.g., use facilitation to refocus on facts, light mentorship to reveal hidden risks, or intentional nonintervention when the team self-corrects) and recommends practices like community practice, pairing, and post-action debriefs.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:50Scrum Master background
- 4:04Scrum Master responsibilities
- 7:46Discussion scenarios
- 11:58Group discussion
- 16:50Group insights
- 22:10Tips for Scrum Masters
- 23:36Closing
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