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What is a Scrum master? A key role for project success

CIO

Scrum is a powerful framework for implementing agile processes in software development and other projects. This highly adopted framework utilizes short iterations of work, called sprints, and daily meetings, called scrums, to tackle discrete portions of a project in succession until the project is complete. Others do not.

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Professionalising the Scrum Master Role

Agile Alliance

The global pump manufacturer Grundfos is experimenting with implementing Agile techniques for the development of hardware and software components. This article describes how the authors guided and supported the professional development of the Scrum Masters role and competencies, with an emphasis on challenges encountered and lessons learned.

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4 Reasons to Use SCRUM in Software Development in 2024

Invid Group

4 Reasons to Use SCRUM in Software Development in 2024 BY: INVID In the ever-evolving realm of software development, staying at the forefront is essential for success. SCRUM stands out as a methodology that has significantly reshaped the industry, making it a crucial element that could elevate your development strategies.

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Feature-Driven Development vs. Scrum Sprints: Choosing the Right Approach

Daffodil Software

When considering agile methodologies, Scrum typically takes center stage in the discussion due to its long-standing status as the preferred choice among product managers for the past 15 years.

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Success Story: Swiss Insurtech Company Hires a Remote CTO from Ukraine

Swiss Insurtech startup decided to go the 2nd way and found a trusted partner to build a dedicated development team in Ukraine. As the case study describes, a Senior Software Engineer with Scrum Master duties was promoted to the role of CTO of a Swiss company while residing most of the time in Ukraine.

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Reflections of an Undercover Scrum Master

Agile Alliance

Dane took a two-year break from his job as a Scrum Master to join a development team. His perspectives as both a developer and Scrum Master are insightful. During his time as a developer, Dane gained an appreciation for just how much there is to know and master. Our latest conversation is with Dane Weber.

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Superhero Scrum Masters; helpful or bottleneck?

Xebia

The Superhero Scrum Master is no exception. The Superhero Scrum Master is the first one to dive into any impediment to resolve it. A developer has feedback on someone else, but is too afraid to tell it? EXCEPT it’s the Scrum Master’s job to help the Scrum Team strive towards a good level of self-management.

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