“Scrum Master? That’s the person who keeps an eye on the team, reminds them of deadlines, and organizes meetings, right?” No. This perception not only underestimates the true value of a Scrum Master but actively prevents teams from reaching their full potential.
When I look back at my early days as a Scrum Master, I see many situations that would look completely different today. I believed that strictly following the Scrum Guide was enough. That was a naive idea. Here are seven lessons that would have saved me a lot of time and frustration:
