How Many Teams Can A Scrum Master Work With?
As someone who spends a majority of his time working with Scrum teams and Scrum Masters, one of the most common questions that I’m asked is “how many teams can…
Coaching Your Product Owner As A Scrum Master
Often when we talk about the responsibilities of the Scrum Master role one of the first topics that come to mind is coaching. But too many Scrum Masters believe that…
Should A Manager Be A Scrum Master?
In a recent post, I discussed whether the Scrum Master and Product Owner roles could be successfully combined. As you probably recall, the answer to that question was a resounding…
Plotting The Scrum Master’s Career Path
The growing demand for Scrum Masters has created an influx of new Scrum Masters into the role. And while most of those Scrum Masters have loved their new career, many…
Finding The Right Scrum Master Job
The surge in demand for Scrum Masters has led to a wealth of available job opportunities for motivated Scrum Masters. This means that if you’re a budding Scrum Master anxious…
Can The Scrum Master And Product Owner Roles Be Combined?
“Can’t we just combine the Scrum Master and Product Owner roles?” If you’ve been around new Scrum teams for any period of time then you’ve likely heard this question more…
Finding Your First Job As A Scrum Master
There’s no doubt that the Scrum Master role has been in the spotlight lately, even being named one of the top 10 most promising careers. This has garnered so much…
3 Simple Things Scrum Masters Can Do To Improve Their Craft
Getting started as a Scrum Master can be pretty easy. Take some time to read the Scrum Guide to learn the mechanics of the framework, watch a few videos to…
The Best Books to Help Scrum Masters Sharpen Their Skills
So you’ve found yourself in the Scrum Master role with your first team and are wondering where to start. Or, maybe you have a certification or two under your belt,…
Becoming A Non-technical Scrum Master
If you work in the tech industry then you’ve no doubt noticed the recent explosion in demand for qualified Scrum Masters. But, what’s more interesting is the surge in interest…