My 5 biggest screw-ups as a Scrum Master
Explore the true essence of leadership as a Scrum Master and learn from failures.
												Mar 24, 2021
							
												
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								Summary
										This insightful piece delves into the role of Scrum Masters as leaders, emphasizing the importance of empathy, vulnerability, and learning from failures. Through personal anecdotes, the author shares lessons on receiving feedback, fostering self-management, and recognizing trust issues within teams. A call to action encourages readers to reflect on their own leadership challenges and growth experiences, fostering a community of shared learning and development.
									
								
								
								
								
									Takeaways
- Defining self-management clearly helps in achieving organizational goals.
- Empathy and leading by example are crucial for effective Scrum Masters.
- Feedback should be actively sought and used for continuous improvement.
- Leadership is about showing vulnerability and learning from failures.
- Recognizing trust issues in teams is essential for building strong collaborations.
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