Scrum master (Scrum master)
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A scrum master is responsible for ensuring the scrum methodology. A scrum consists of several team members of which the scrum master is the leader. Scrum is an effective way to tackle projects with a team. The joint participants within a scrum are also called the scrum team or the development team. In short, we can best describe scrum as a method to get projects realized in a fast and effective way. In most cases, these are complex changes, which must be tackled in an effective and flexible way by the scrum team. The various scrum members within the scrum team each deliver their sub-product during the scrum meetings, which are regularly held under the guidance of the scrum master. A scrum team generally consists of a product owner, the development team and the scrum master. As a scrum master you are therefore responsible for managing the scrum team to be able to guide projects in the right way. It is not the case that scrum masters can automatically be regarded as project leaders. In many cases, the scrum master is a project employee who works on behalf of the project leader. It is also not the case that scrum masters are ultimately responsible for projects. It is the project leader who bears the responsibility for the successful completion of projects. A project leader will apply the scrum methodology to be able to work on projects in an effective way. As a scrum master you act as a supervisor within the scrum team, so that all scrum members work according to the right scrum methodology. A scrum master can also be seen as a facilitator. A facilitator is responsible for setting clear (peripheral) conditions, so that change processes can be used in the right way.
A scrum generally consists of a multidisciplinary team to increase the joint knowledge within the scrum. By combining multiple disciplines within the scrum, the efficiency of the scrum can be significantly increased so that work can also be done effectively. Within a scrum it is not uncommon to consult every two weeks so that everyone knows what the state of affairs is. It is the scrum master who is responsible for the quality of the scrum process by organizing the various scrum meetings and monitoring the scrum process. The scrum master is also a counselor and inspiration for the various team members within the scrum process. A scrum master will not interfere with the substantive work but will facilitate the work. A scrum master can therefore be compared to a kind of supervisor. Scrum is originally common in the IT world because it has proven to be an effective way of working to be able to develop software. Think, for example, of software testers, programmers and graphic designers who have to coordinate their work in order to be able to develop software. By bringing together different complex disciplines, possible problems can be prevented and the team can work together effectively. Nowadays, not only the IT world uses scrum, because the working method also lends itself perfectly to other industries such as the business branches.
SUCCESSFUL SCRUM
A scrum has the best chance of success if all team members within the scrum know the rules. It is up to the scrum master to clarify the rules if necessary. The working method and principles within the scrum must also be used in the right way to be successful. Some important words within a scrum are focus, dedication, openness, respect, cooperation and courage. As described earlier, different project employees can work as scrum masters. It is generally the project leader who will select the scrum master. Because the scrum methodology is in most cases applied within complex change processes, it is conceivable that a change manager is also used. A change manager is specialized in managing and supervising complex change processes. Depending on the organization, there may also be program managers working under the program director.
ADVANTAGES OF SCRUM:
- It offers an Optimal Return on Investment
- Tackling projects in an effective way
- Tackling projects in a fast way
- It increases the efficient working
- It increases the insight of projects
- It prevents possible problems at an early stage
WHAT DOES A SCRUM MASTER DO:
SCRUM MASTER TRAINING
There are various trainers who offer the scrum master course. The course or training to become a scrum master will generally take a few days. Nowadays there is also an official certification to scrum master to guarantee quality. In general, the scrum master course is accessible to people who have at least a bachelor's degree and are, for example, a manager. For more information, see the Scrum Alliance website. In addition, there are also plenty of external training institutes where you can follow a course. Accounting is also important as an entrepreneur.
COMPANIES WHERE A SCRUM MASTER CAN WORK
A scrum master can work for various types of companies in different industries. In most cases, it is an additional function. Originally, the position scrum master was common within the IT sector, but nowadays companies outside the IT sector also use scrum and therefore scrum masters. Think, for example, of government institutions, of large small and medium-sized businesses, of offices and of financial institutions.
COMPETENCES SCRUM MASTER
As a scrum master, you must have different competencies. The most important competence of a scrum master is being able to coach. In addition to being able to coach, a scrum master must have knowledge of change management. Communication in general is also important as a scrum master. This is the case because you will work with different team members, including the product owner. In addition, innovation and inspiration generally play an important role when we speak of the scrum methodology. Being able to motivate and stimulate the scrum members is also important. Generally important words are leadership, training, persuasiveness, facilitation, cooperation, result orientation, decisiveness, courage, perseverance, insight, knowledge, planning and performance.
LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS SCRUM MASTER
The labour market perspective of a scrum master cannot simply be indicated because in most cases it is a supplement to an ordinary profession. However, the demand for scrum masters is fairly high nowadays. In most cases, a manager or team leader will follow a course to become a scrum master. The career opportunities as a scrum master can be seen in obtaining a management position or additional training with regard to Agile and scrum master.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY SCRUM MASTER
It is not possible to name specific employment conditions as a scrum master, because a scrum master can work within different industries. A scrum master will generally earn a salary between 3500 and 4500 gross per month depending on age, education and further responsibilities.
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