Hi Joe ScrumMaster,
To keep your profile active you need to review the guidelines here.
http://www.scrumalliance.org/CSM
The Scrum Alliance has recently a
dded/modified its existing program for CSP Certified Scrum Professional and you could look at applying for that if you have been using Scrum.
- Scrum Coach
On 04/30/10 10:05 PM, Joe ScrumMaster wrote:
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Hello Scrum Coach,
I took your ScrumMaster course last May. What, if anything, do I need to do to keep my ScrumMaster certification active?
Thanks,
Joe Scrum Master
Below is a conversation between Joe ScrumMaster and Scrum Coach.
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On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 7:21 AM, Joe ScrumMaster wrote:
Hi Scrum Coach,
I have question for you regarding the Sprint Retrospective. Should the notes a ScrumMaster take during this meeting be publically posted for interested folks to read?
Thanks,
Joe Scrum Master
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Hi Joe Scrum Master,
Good to hear from you.
I would be careful with this kind of information. Focus instead on what
scrum goals came out of the team meeting. Sensitive conversations need to be handled gingerly. Some of them can blow up into an HR issue. If it were me I would like an opportunity to get better without being public-ally embarrassed. As long as you (
ScrumMaster) see a movement to improve then let people improve with grace.
Focus on team goals and key learnings. It is not a data thing. We are dealing with a system of people and the message matters.
All of the observations a ScrumMaster might take should not be made public.
Hope that helps.
- Scrum Coach
Do you agree?
ScrumMaster 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.
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.
