Scrum Development Blog » scrum master http://blog.3back.com Better teams make better products. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:55:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 ScrumMaster http://blog.3back.com/scrum-industry-terms/scrummaster http://blog.3back.com/scrum-industry-terms/scrummaster#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2010 06:20:03 +0000 rod.claar http://blog.3back.com/?p=176 scrummaster scrum master roleScrumMaster is a role in the Scrum Methodology. Sometimes it is written as “Scrum Master“.  Either spelling is correct and commonly used. The reason for the spelling is related to naming conventions in software development and the original Wiki. The ScrumMaster is responsible for the health of the team. They are sometimes referred to as the project manager but, this title is usually not appropriate.

The ScrumMaster removes impediments or helps identify impediments to be removed. The ScrumMaster helps both the team and the organization become better. A good ScrumMaster is someone who likes to work with people and can establish a pattern of continuous improvement.

The role of Scrum Master is distinctly and purposefully separated from that of the Product Owner so that there is a balance in both a a separation of interest and concerns.

A ScrumMaster with technical background is not required but, can help. However, the ScrumMaster does need to be passionate about people.

For more reading

Read Certified Scrum Master and how this key industry certification fueled an industry.

Read Scrum FAQs for a better understanding of Scrum.

]]> http://blog.3back.com/scrum-industry-terms/scrummaster/feed 3 ScrumMaster Training http://blog.3back.com/scrum-industry-terms/scrummaster-training http://blog.3back.com/scrum-industry-terms/scrummaster-training#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:25:46 +0000 The 3Back Team http://blog.3back.com/?p=159 ScrumMaster training is intended to prepare you to lead Scrum team. Leading a scrum team as a ScrumMaster is radically different than traditional project management. Traditional methods of plan, instruct, and direct are replaced with facilitation, coaching, and leading.
Most training courses today follow a 2-day format and offer a Certified ScrumMaster designation. Training should provided the fundamentals you need to begin a mastering  Scrum. Training is typically provided by Scrum Alliance recognized trainers.
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