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Sunday 20 August 2023

Scrum Master - Is it a right choice for You!

 

               Scrum Master - Is it the right choice for You!



Although there are plenty of good reasons to become a Scrum Master, the first step is to ensure that you feel confident that you would be the right fit for the role and that you can step into it with ease.


Self-Assessment on role fitment – Read the below questions and simply answer Yes/No.

 

      Are you a People Person?

      Do you see your success in the team’s victory?

      Is Empathy your natural quality?

      Do you listen more than you talk?

      Do you like Coaching Conversation?

      Can you Influence without Authority?

      Do you volunteer for conflict solving?


If you have answered ‘Yes’ for the majority of these, then you are most likely suited to a career as Scrum Master. If you answered ‘No’ for the majority of these, you can still try and improve these soft skills before you decide to move as a Scrum Master.

The Scrum Master role requires a lot of people interaction, so being a People person is a basic requirement for success in this role. Being a People Person is not necessarily being an Extrovert or flipping your personality. It is all about your approachability, Empathy, ‘I can help’ attitude, and Listening with all ears. Focus more on developing these soft skills which will help you to build a strong rapport with your team.



Transition Path


The way I visualize the transition path is as below-


To read the complete book on Scrum Master transition, read on https://amzn.eu/d/a89foZR.



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