Steve Holyer on how the most unlikely candidates can sometimes be the best Scrum Master

Steve tells us a story about a most unlikely candidate for the Scrum Master position. How he was part of the interview process and what made him think this unlikely candidate would be a great Scrum Master. A very inspiring story about what Scrum Masters need to be successful.
Steve also shares his ideas on how to interview Scrum Masters to be sure you are hiring the right candidates.

About Steve Hoyler

Steve Holyer serves as advocate, trainer and mentor for companies looking for a better ways of working, using Agile practices in a productive, fulfilling, and fun way.
He learned his craft serving as a Scrum Master with multiple teams and organisations, so he knows how to change an organisation from the inside. Steve now serves as an indie-label Agile Coach-for-Hire. He’s passion lies with coaching managers and teams to find ways to do software better.
You can contact Steve Hoyler on twitter, and find Steve Hoyler on LinkedIn. For more, check his Lift Off workshop.

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