Scrum Master’s Influence & Empowerment “Meter”

Meet “Scrum Master” #1 — the miscast one. This person typically comes from traditional roles like: Project Manager Program Coordinator Agile Delivery Manager/Lead Technical Lead “Agile Tool” Expert Some (not all) of these roles are not inherently bad — in fact, they are valuable in the right context. But they are optimized for command-and-control, delivery-focused, … Read more

Product Owner’s Influence & Empowerment “Meter”

When organizations embark on an agile transformation — particularly one that includes Scrum or Large Scale Scrum (LeSS) — a critical moment arises: selecting the Product Owner. It’s a moment filled with implications, because this role is not just a title or a box to check. It’s a keystone. Choose the wrong person, and the … Read more

Before You Cancel Out Agile Coaching And Say “Agile Is Dead” – Read This!

Are you an organization that is experiencing a fatigue of dealing with agile coaching roles saga, illustrated below, and trying to build an optimal and minimally necessary fleet of highly qualified and experienced coaches? Are you a highly qualified and experienced coach who is struggling to find your own ways for how to stand out … Read more