5 Phrases To Avoid As A Scrum Master

Hey Friends,
We've all seen Scrum Masters who are great at their job, and we've also seen those who aren't.
But what makes the difference?
It's not just about how well they know the Scrum process;
it's also about how they talk to people.
In this video, you will learn 5 phrases to avoid as a Scrum Master so that you can be successful!
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[@yannickkeoukameni1812]

you are an excellent teacher. you make Scrum and agile easy going

[@damarisfozaopowell3137]

You are an excellent teacher. I am glad I found you

[@daviddurkee1960]

I like your posts Vibhor. Excellent advice and really concise. However on point #1 "It's not my Job" I have to disagree somewhat. Like many Scrum Masters I am in a company that can't make the transition to Agile thought. So we remain mired in "Iterative Waterfall". When the company has a job description for me to be a Scrum Master but instead I'm now a part time Product Owner as well, full time technical project manager, release manager and a whole host of other things, I have to tell them "It's not my job to do that and here's why..." Sadly many companies still think that Scrum is a project management tool and that we are bound to a plan. They haven't learned that Agility isn't about rigidly following a plan like Waterfall (except that we increase the scope.. like daily), but rather evolving products in an iterative inspect and adapt cycle.

[@VibhorChandel]

You're right David. That's a harsh reality for many wannabe Agile Companies. As a Scrum Master, the first thing that should be done is to set expectations about what is and what isn't part of a Scrum Master role. Do not make the mistake of relying on the Job Descriptions as HR of most big companies copies them from the web. And if possible look at other places.

[@ibikunlesenjobi5390]

Keep up the good work Vibhor. Your posts are highly inspirational

[@richardgereme]

Your videos are very informative. I get to learn a lot from them. Please continue making them!

[@PJHMX]

Great insights !!

[@aarathimohan8677]

Agree ! choosing your word wisely is definitely keeps the morale high and also emphasis on servant leadership model . however I guess this is just only for SM ,even PO's or any one in Manager and Leadership team can embrace it. Thanks Vibhor

[@VibhorChandel]

Appreciate that Aarthi thank you

[@rablair1966]

Oh wow! “I told you so?”😮 That would be the worst thing to say!

[@andreb1228]

Nice video and thanks for making such video. Its really helpful.
I would like to request you to make a video on What do you do in a day as a scrum master?

[@VibhorChandel]

Thanks Andrea, I'll put that in my backlog

[@navidrahimzadeh]

Thank you for the video. Is there any dictionary or source where we can find all the best practices / vocabulary / sentences suggested for Scrum Masters? e.g. what wording to use to check status updates.

[@Sara-ni5cb]

Hi Vibhor, thanks a lot for the sharing. may I know how to solve the first situation, this is not my job?some times developer just pass the query to me which should be check with techlead or other team, if I didn’t check them, they will think I did nothing for them? Can I have any suggestion form you,this query makes me suffer alot. Thanks in advance.

[@pavanpep]

Nice Video... can you explain Shu ha ri with more explanation....

[@VibhorChandel]

Thanks for the suggestion Pavan. Will definitely try.

[@suhaspai118]

Can you share how to conduct effective DSM

[@VibhorChandel]

What's DSM?

[@prabhuandme]

Hi Vibhor, I have been following you since long to improve my work as scrum master. One question I want to ask is, when a scrum master should move towards playing the role of Agile Coach? I get many request to join project as an Agile coach. However I am not sure if I am ready for the role. Hoping to see something on this from your insight. Thanks.

[@VibhorChandel]

Anytime you feel comfortable and understand the role. It's quite different than being a Scrum Master.

[@prabhuandme]

@@VibhorChandel Thank you for replying. Hoping to see a video for this transition readiness.

[@spuriusscapula4829]

sorry but #3 was very vague.

[@bakolyrahantaniaina2751]

Avoid ascrimmaster