According to Fortune Scrum Master is number 20 on the highest paying jobs in the US right now: Scrum master: $98,239 Source: These Are the 25 Highest-Paying Jobs in the U.S. Right Now More about Scrum Master
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As a Scrum Master I like schedule a ca. 15 minute one-on-one (O3s) with every team member once in every 1-2 sprints. I experimented with different setups and questions in the past. This is the setup I currently feel comfortable with: Sprint-ly O3s The Setup I try to find a silent, “informal” place, that is… Read Article →
List of resources to get started: http://sochova.cz/how-to-start-with-scrum.htm
nice box for starting a project: http://ulassa.com/product/agile-starter-box/
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what you should ask your team when you join them: https://age-of-product.com/20-questions-a-new-scrum-master-should-ask-her-team-to-get-up-to-speed/
Collection of powerful (coaching) questions for Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches and Coaches: Powerful Questions by Co-Active
Are you unsatisfied with your daily standup? Here´s a retro activity that can help to get things on track: Scrum from Hell
An agile coach can take on various roles. Here are a few Lyssa Adkins mentioned in her book about agile coaching. Roles of an Agile Coach Facilitator Teacher Coach-Mentor Conflict Navigator Collaboration Conductor Problem Solver Source: Coaching Agile Teams by Lyssa Adkins
What can we do when the daily standup is not as it should be? Here´s an exercise that can help to improve the standup meeting: Scrum from Hell
A nice one: Cat Herder Team Therapist Dot Connector Source: Describing the Role of the Scrum Master
What does a Coach do? > asks powerful questions, > actively listens with an open mind, > reflects back > challenges thinking, > helps the coachee look at their blind spots, > establishes clarity of thoughts/objectives, and > holds coachee accountable to act towards their desired future. Source: The Scrum Master as a Coach
What are the Top 10 Traits of An Agile Coach? I found an article with a list … Hands-On Scrum and Agile Experience Experience as a Developer Application of XP & Technical Practices Lean Thinker Continuous Improvement Change Agent / OCM Expert Excellent Listening Skills Emotional Intelligence Unconditional Positive Regard for Others Uses Agile Mindset… Read Article →
… no problem! Here´s an idea for you 🙂 Dialogue Sheet Also Scrum Masters are allowed to go on vacation. Here´s something you can give your team, so that they can do the retro easily without you. https://www.allankellyassociates.co.uk/dialogue-sheets/ More Retrospective Activities