Barrister Ruke Amata: SCRUM Master
A Scrum Master is a facilitator and servant leader for a Scrum team, ensuring they understand and adhere to Scrum principles and practices. They are not a project manager or team leader, but rather focus on helping the team become more effective and efficient in delivering value. Here's a more detailed breakdown: Key Responsibilities: Facilitation: The Scrum Master leads Scrum events like sprint planning, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives. Coaching: They coach the team on Scrum principles and practices, helping them understand their roles and responsibilities. Obstacle Removal: They identify and remove impediments that hinder the team's progress. Servant Leadership: They serve the team by supporting their needs and helping them achieve their goals. Continuous Improvement: They help the team identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance their workflow. Transparency: They promote transparency within the team and with stakeholders. Collaboration: They foster collaboration and communication between team members and stakeholders. Focus on Value: They help the team focus on delivering value to the customer. In essence, the Scrum Master's role is to: Guide the team: By providing support, coaching, and removing obstacles. Promote self-organization: Empowering the team to take ownership and make decisions. Enable continuous improvement: Helping the team learn and adapt to become more effective.