Making a career choice can be confusing at times and arise several questions in our minds. So, if you are having the same critical questions in mind and want to explore agile development, then you are on the right page. Please stick with us to learn more about Scrum Master JD and for more details related to it.
What is Scrum?
Scrum is a framework that generates value through adaptive solutions for complex problems. It is an iterative and incremental structure for project management mainly used in agile software development. The scrum methodology indicates functional software, the versatility to change accompanying emerging communication, collaboration, and business realities.
It works as a motivator as it encourages the team to learn through experiences and continuously work on feedback to improve the processes, the quality of the product and value delivered to customers. This framework is heuristic in nature, as it is based on a continuous process of learning and adapting things to adjust the fluctuation factors.
Never judge a scrum as a rigid framework; it possesses the quality of adaptability and hence can be tailored as per the organization’s needs.
Have you ever wondered what its name is SCRUM?
This term is borrowed from RUGBY, as SCRUM is a formation of players. It emphasizes teamwork.
Who is a Scrum Master?
Scrum Master known as a “Servant Leader” is someone who ensures the team is not violating any Agile Scrum principles and values that they promised. A coach, motivator and a leader for an Agile team, Scrum Master is the man behind the show. This means that the Scrum Master is not involved in carrying out product ideation. Scrum Master ensures Scrum is understood by everyone and followed in its entirety. It is a serious job that is deeply rooted in leadership.
Scrum Master is responsible for smoothing the functioning of the process. They work by taking a more holistic approach by rendering services more efficiently while promoting a sense of community.
It is also the most underrated role since Scrum Master’s unlike any other role do not produce any tangible output. The Scrum Master does not have the full authority to make strategic product decisions. However, he or she is accountable for the Scrum process and the effectiveness of the scrum team. Any decisions on the scope of the work are the responsibility of the product owner and not the scrum master. Scrum Master works tirelessly to inculcate the values of Scrum within the team and make it self-organizing.
After understanding what exactly scrum is and who is known as scrum master let us elucidate the functioning of ScrumMaster in a detailed manner. However, it has several roles to perform below sharing the most important ones.
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