Scrum Master - Your Job Just Got Easier
In this class, you will be given many proven tips to effectively facilitate, coach and improve agile scrum teams.
The road to becoming a professional scrum master is exciting and challenging. Therefore, I know you will get value from this class as it gives you a full introduction to the concept of the scrum master. I then walk you step by step through the differences between a scrum master and a traditional project manager. Following this, I will give you tips for improving your effectiveness as a scrum master as well as coaching both product owners and development teams. Along the way, I will give you plenty of examples and enlighten you about the best practices for being a scrum master within agile scrum. In this class, you will learn:
A brief recap of agile and scrum principles
What is a scrum master and how is he or she different from a traditional project manager
A day in the life of a scrum master (including typical impediments and challenges)
Tools usually used by scrum teams and how the scrum master can help product owners and teams to use them
Key principles to use when carrying out the role of the scrum master
How to help your product owner to improve
How to help your development team to improve
Concise techniques for improving your self-effectiveness.
Table of Contents
Scrum Master
21 Tips to Facilitate and Coach Agile Scrum Teams
Introduction
About Scrum
Section 1: Understanding the Scrum Theory
The Three Agile Scrum Concepts
Section 2: The Scrum Skeleton, Tools, Scrum Master Roles, and Scrum Master Improvement Techniques
Scrum Master Vs A Traditional Project Manager: An In-depth Task Comparison
A Day in the Life of a Scrum Master: Typical Impediments and Challenges
Scrum Tools
Scrum Master Roles: Key Principles to Bear in Mind
Scrum Master Roles: How to Improve Product Owner Efficiency
Scrum Master Roles: How to Improve the Development Team
Mastering Scrum: Scrum Master Tips and Tricks
Section 3: 21 Tips for Scrum Mastery
Tip 1: Be Knowledgeable and Responsible In Your Role
Tip 2: Foster a Fun Working Environment for Your Team
Tip 3: Implement Good Engineering Practices
Tip 5: Encourage the Team to Stick To the Plan
Tip 6: Be a Collaborator
Tip 7: Maintain Balance
Tip 8: Keep the Team Focused On the Present Sprint
Tip 9: Encourage Team Autonomy and Self-Organization
Tip 10: Familiarize Yourself with the Work of All Team Members
Tip 11: Build Strong Relationships With Other Teams
Tip 12: Tame Over-commitment within the Team
Tip 13: Note Your Team’s Strengths and Weaknesses
Tip 14: Respect Your Team’s Space
Tip 15: Create Cordial Relationships with the Organization Management
Tip 16: Respect Time Boxes
Tip 17: Encourage Camaraderie
Tip 18: Motivate the Team to Reach For the Stars
Tip 19: Create A Multi-Skilled Team
Tip 20: Coach teams on the Various Scrum Tools
Tip 21: Be a ‘One-Team’ Facilitator whenever possible
Conclusion
Resources
Preview of ‘The Scrum Master Mega Pack’
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