Scrum Master Accountabilities

Servant-Leader

A Scrum Master who serves the team and organization by creating conditions for others to succeed without commanding or controlling.

Impediments

Obstacles preventing the Developers from making progress; the Scrum Master helps the team solve these.

Product Goal Definition

Techniques used to define the objectives of the product effectively, facilitated by the Scrum Master.

Cross-Functionality

The ability of Developers to work in multiple roles and contribute diverse skills to the team.

Definition of Done

A clear set of criteria that must be met for work to be considered complete.

Stakeholder Collaboration

The process of working with various stakeholders, facilitated by the Scrum Master as needed.

Scrum Adoption

The process of leading, training, and coaching the organization in implementing Scrum practices.

Empirical Approach

Decision-making based on observation, experience, and evidence, fundamental to the Scrum framework.

Transparency

The state where processes and work are visible to all stakeholders, avoiding hidden information.

Inspection

The frequent examination of Scrum artifacts and progress to identify any issues or variances.

Adaptation

The adjustment made as soon as possible when inspection reveals deviations from expected outcomes.

Scrum Events

Meetings such as Sprints, Sprint Planning, and Retrospectives, that must be positive, productive, and timeboxed.

Coaching the Developers

Guiding Developers in self-management and focusing on delivering high-value work.

Facilitating Communication

The Scrum Master's role in encouraging open dialogue among team members and stakeholders.

Self-Management

The ability of Developers to organize their work and processes without needing direction from outside.

Timeboxed

A fixed duration for Scrum events to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

Empirical Evidence

Data and outcomes observed during the Scrum process that inform future decision-making.

Team Empowerment

Encouraging Developers to make their own decisions and take ownership of their work.

Sprint Backlog

A list of tasks and items to be completed in a current Sprint, which the Scrum Master does not approve.

Conflict Resolution

A process where the Scrum Master facilitates resolution among team members without making the final decision.