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Scrum master certification: Top 13 certs for agile pros

CIO

The methodology, which is also used beyond software development at some businesses , is at the center of several frameworks such as Scrum, Lean, Kanban , and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). What is Scrum? What is a Scrum master? What can Scrum master certification do for your career?

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Why Having a Tech Lead or Manager as Scrum Master is a Bad Idea

Agile Pain Relief Notes from a Tool User

Have you ever had friends or family ask, “I know you’re called a scrum master, but what does that mean? Tell them that the role of ScrumMaster is as a servant-leader, coach, and facilitator, navigating the dynamics of the team to ensure Scrum practices are followed and value is delivered effectively. What do you actually do ?”

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How to Sweeten a Bitter Manager, a Micromanagement Survival Guide

Xebia

A Scrum Master struggling to survive under the tyranny of micromanagement? A Product Owner who feels like they’re being sucked dry by an overbearing Agile coach? Or maybe a manager, leader, or coach who wants to understand how to support their team better? Turn your micromanagers into sweethearts again!

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Transforming to an Agile Mindset, Part 1

Accenture

Experienced Agile coaches and consultants have regularly observed that the greatest impediment to transforming organizations is transforming the mindsets of its members. It is easy to train Agile practices such as Scrum and get people started working in teams. The coach would reply, “No Martin, you really don’t want to do that.”

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Why You Should Grow Your Own Scrum Masters Instead of Bringing in Outside Coaches

Net Objectives

If you are kicking off new teams there are two types of coaches you can bring in. While it's useful to bring in someone who can actually help with the work, such as a technical or ATDD coach, when it comes to Scrum or Agile coaches it's usually better to grow your own.There are several reasons for this: .

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How Agile Meetings Impact Arousal Levels and Team Productivity

Apiumhub

In physical realms, arousal triggers the body’s readiness for action—exercise, rapid reactions, etc. The Agile Advantage: Reducing Disruption One of the core principles of Agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban is the structured, time-boxed nature of meetings, known as ceremonies.

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The Agile Retrospective Format For Any Retrospective

Luis Goncalves

I met several Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches that facilitate Agile Retrospectives without knowing this concept. Note that this exercise also often reveals what people are worried about, which is valuable information regarding what needs to be addressed). Agile Retrospective Format. Working with Me Or Evolution4all.

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