Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenches Establishing Communication Channels, Lessons From a Scrum Master's Failure | Zvonimir Durcevic
Mar 31, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Zvonimir Durcevic, an Agile Coach with nearly two decades of experience in product development, shares lessons learned from his time as a Scrum Master. He recounts a challenging period where missed meetings and growing backlogs tested his team's dynamics. Zvonimir emphasizes the need for clear communication channels and strong stakeholder relationships to boost engagement and streamline processes. His reflections highlight how establishing solid working agreements at project initiation can prevent future pitfalls in Agile teams.
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Embrace Agile Principles
- Zvonimir's frustration with traditional project management in software development led him to Agile and Scrum.
- He emphasizes focusing on customer value, quality, adaptability, and constraints.
Initial Success as a Scrum Master
- Zvonimir Durcevic joined a software team as an external Scrum Master.
- Initially, communication and stakeholder relationships were excellent, and the team was motivated.
Emerging Issues and Concerns
- The team's dedication wavered as members took on additional responsibilities, impacting refinement meetings.
- Zvonimir grew concerned about their capacity to handle complex development and dependencies.
