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Scrum Master Anti-Patterns
Introduction
The reasons Scrum Masters violate the spirit of the Scrum Guide are multifaceted. Typical Scrum Master anti-patterns run from ill-suited personal traits to complacency, pursuit of individual agendas, and misunderstanding of the role itself; see Figure 1.1.
Figure 1.1 Beware of becoming a Scrum parent.
The Scrum Master According to the Scrum Guide
Before we start dissecting probable reasons for and manifestations of Scrum Master anti-patterns, let us revisit how the Scrum Guide defines the role of the Scrum Master:1
Scrum Masters are accountable for establishing Scrum, aiding all in understanding ...
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