In this episode, Josh delves into the essence of success for Scrum Masters, posing questions on facilitation skills, active team engagement, and the creation of a psychologically safe environment. Emphasizing the need for continuous practice, he suggests evaluating success by the team’s participation in planning, refinement, and events. Transparency in showcasing the Scrum Master’s contributions and a focus on psychological safety stand out as key indicators.
Featured Retrospective Format for the Week: It’s a 10! The Perfection Game Applied To A Scrum Team And Their Sprint
In this episode, Josh emphasizes the significance of retrospectives, deeming them the most crucial team event. His favorite format, “It’s a 10!”, involves a 10-column scorecard for team members to evaluate their sprint performance. Questions like “How do you think we did?” and “What would have gotten you to a 10?” encourage open dialogue. Additionally, he suggests periodic retrospectives on the retro itself, using three self-assessment questions to enhance facilitation skills.
About Josh Lambert
Josh is an Agile Coach at a financial institution. He has been through a few different Agile Transformations. And became a Scrum Master in one of the early transformations and loved the role where where he stayed for 6 years, after which he transitioned into an Agile Coach.
You can link with Josh Lambert on LinkedIn.
