If we have always to remember that it is more important to be Agile than to do Agile, there are still many organizations practicing Scrum in a “cargo cult” mode. In this article, Mark Haynes describes, with a facetious bias, some of the common anti-patterns of Scrum Masters. Author: Mark Haynes, https://dmarkhaynesconsulting.godaddysites.com/ So first let me say that this isn’t about you. I know you’re on the true and righteous path of agility. You are a true disciple of Scrum. This is about all those other reprobates. Since they probably won’t listen to good advice? How about some bad advice? You know you’re going to do it anyway. Anti-pattern 1: I am the King of Scrum Ignore your security and become a martyr to the holy cause of agility. Complain loudly, vigorously, and as often as possible to your management that they are doing Scrum incorrectly. Management will eventually appreciate and reward you for your efforts, especially if you do this publicly. Get management to contritely retract a decision and admit their failures. Don’t worry about the cost, or how much time it consumed. Maybe that didn’t work out so well. Sheesh, what did you expect from that frigging neanderthal who hired you? Just focus on your team and make them do it the right way, regardless of published policies or management dictates. OK, so a few team members objected, because the little toadies toed the party line, especially after that public announcement by the VP on corporate policy. It [...]
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