Chapter 3. The ScrumMaster
Why did I choose a strange name like “ScrumMaster” for the person who facilitates Scrum projects? Why didn’t I continue to use the standard title “project manager”? I wanted to highlight the extent to which the responsibilities of the ScrumMaster are different from those of a traditional project manager. This difference in terminology is symbolic of a drastic change managers must make to their approach if they are to effectively manage Scrum projects.
The authority of the ScrumMaster is largely indirect; it springs mainly from the ScrumMaster’s knowledge of Scrum rules and practices and his or her work to ensure that they are followed. The ScrumMaster is responsible for the success of the project, and he or she helps ...
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