Are Scrum Masters Sufficiently Focused on Valuable Outcomes?
Many Scrum Masters concentrate heavily on improving the quality of the Scrum process itself—facilitating events, running retrospectives, and coaching teams. While this strengthens learning and reflection, it often comes at the expense of focusing on valuable outcomes. Without releasable increments, engaged stakeholders, and clarity on what delivers value, teams risk being effective at process yet ineffective at delivering results that matter.
Metaphor
A Scrum Master focused only on process is like a gym trainer who perfects your form but never asks if you’re actually getting stronger. The mechanics look great, but the real purpose—building strength—gets overlooked.
Likewise, Scrum Masters must balance process excellence with delivering valuable outcomes, ensuring the team grows results, not just rituals.
Works Consulted
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