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This week, Dan Neumann is joined by two of his colleagues, Adam Ulery and Kris Chavious.

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In this episode, Dan, Adam, and Kris are answering a listener who asked about the Dos and Don\u2019ts of a Scrum Master. They cover topics such as culture, how to handle time boxes, meetings, and the challenging role of a Scrum Master removing impediments, among others.

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Key Takeaways

\u25cf Dos for a Scrum Master:

\u25cb As a Scrum Master, you bring the culture to the team. People share more when they are comfortable; a light and energetic atmosphere is important.

\u25cb Get to know the people on your team.

\u25cb A Scrum Master needs to be the positive force to the team.

\u25cb Joke around! Make work fun.

\u25cb How do you level down the stress in teams? Incorporate personal stories to lighten things up or play music (instrumental if there are activities to be done).

\u25cf Dos and Don\u2019ts related to time boxes:

\u25cb Some people may not understand what that means.

\u25cb Time boxes are a maximum point but if you finish earlier it\u2019s just fine.

\u25cb Don\u2019t be authoritarian about the time box.

\u25cb Be mindful of the time box, but make sure to leave some time for people to share if something is pending or needs to be addressed in a future meeting.

\u25cf The Role of a Scrum Master removing impediments:

\u25cb Enabling and facilitating are roles of the Scrum Master but he is not responsible for solving all the problems.

\u25cb A Scrum Master needs to bring thinking tools to the team and know how to ask questions in order to achieve a solution.

\u25cf Don\u2019t unnecessarily schedule meetings!

\u25cf Scrum Masters shouldn\u2019t be an extreme micromanager.

\u25cb You don\u2019t have to be on your team every day, we are all professionals. There are mechanisms set to see the progress of the work every day.

\u25cf As a Scrum Master, you sometimes have to have uncomfortable conversations.

\u25cb Don\u2019t tolerate damaging behavior, address it right away!

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