It’s popular to characterize the scrum master role as following a "servant leader" style of engagement with scrum teams. Beyond that, not much else is offered to help unpack just what that means. The more you read about "servant leadership" the more confused you're likely to get. A lot of what's available on the Internet and offered in trainings ends up being contradictory and overburdening to someone just trying to help their team excel. Telling someone they'll need to become a "servant leader" can be like telling them to go away closer.
Behind the Curtain: The Scrum Master Role
Behind the Curtain: The Scrum Master Role
Behind the Curtain: The Scrum Master Role
It’s popular to characterize the scrum master role as following a "servant leader" style of engagement with scrum teams. Beyond that, not much else is offered to help unpack just what that means. The more you read about "servant leadership" the more confused you're likely to get. A lot of what's available on the Internet and offered in trainings ends up being contradictory and overburdening to someone just trying to help their team excel. Telling someone they'll need to become a "servant leader" can be like telling them to go away closer.