The Agile Daily Standup - AgileDad ScrumMasters and Office Politics
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Oct 16, 2025 Explore the dynamic world of Scrum Masters navigating office politics. Learn how to lead without authority by using informal networks, like coffee chats, to boost influence. Discover the importance of diplomacy in managing challenging personalities during daily stand-ups. Celebrate small wins to foster respect and keep retrospectives focused on improvement rather than blame. The overarching theme? Mastering the art of influence over control is key to success in the Agile environment.
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Leadership Without Formal Authority
- A Scrum Master leads without formal authority and still must steer the team toward outcomes.
- Influence and accountabilities matter more than title for effective facilitation.
Facilitate, Don't Dictate
- Facilitate rather than dictate and avoid micromanaging your team.
- Build influence through presence and simple rituals like inviting teammates for coffee.
Use Casual Rituals To Network
- Use informal social moments as influence levers by networking over coffee or other rituals.
- Invite team members to casual conversations to uncover issues and build rapport.