Comments on LitheSpeed: ScrumMaster Standup for ExcellenceBy David Bulkin

Jason, I see your point about having other member...

2011-09-21T12:55:11.415-04:00

Jason,

I see your point about having other members of the team lead-off the standup in this manner. Whoever does it, will be helpful, and it addresses one goal of this post, how to execute a better standup.

The other aspects is what it means to be a ScrumMaster. Many ScrumMasters are confused by their role is as a servant leader, and how leadership is different than management. On a practical level, this post provides an example of how a ScrumMaster can provide context so that the team can make informed decisions.

This is in contrast to traditional managers, who inform the team of the decision they, as manager, have made.

There's definitely value in having that inform...

2011-09-21T02:36:11.377-04:00

There's definitely value in having that information visible in the environment though I wouldn't say that it has to be the "ScrumMaster" who does it. Anyone with a the title of "team leader" or "manager" would be fine too.

I'd also consider rotating the role of who might point out some of these things at the start rather than always have one person do it but that depends on the team.

Excellent post! Roland

2011-09-20T21:58:56.779-04:00

Excellent post!
Roland