Agile Delivery Careers

When I first started as a Scrum Master
 
I thought my job was to protect my team from upper management 🙆🏽‍♂️
 
I believed I had to act as a buffer, shielding them from any external pressures.
But I quickly learned that this approach was flawed.
 
⚠️ When the project was running behind schedule
I was trying to keep the team focused and shield them from management’s growing concerns.
On the contrary, this led to misunderstandings and increased stress.
 
💡 I realized my role wasn’t to act as a barrier but rather a bridge.
I needed to facilitate open communication and foster collaboration.
 
🗣️ So, I called a meeting with both the team and management.
We discussed the challenges openly, set realistic expectations, and aligned our goals.
 
🎯 The result?
✅ The team felt more connected to the vision.
✅ Management gained a better understanding of the team’s efforts and constraints.
 
If you’re a new Scrum Master, remember this:

❌ Your job isn’t to protect the team from management.
✅ It’s to ensure both sides work together seamlessly.

YOUR MANAGER DOES NOT CARE 🏃‍♂️

I’ll add that your Manager is not really interested in how many tasks you have on your plate but looking for how you are able to communicate its impact on the overall project.

Also, when you are asking you Manager for help ensure that you have also done your research on 3 possible solutions.

Remember you were brought in to add VALUE not to “work”.

Thank me later 🙂

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