The Agile Daily Standup - AgileDad Scrum Has Become a Nice Term to Hide Bad Management
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Oct 13, 2025 The discussion kicks off with a bold assertion that firing Scrum Masters could boost productivity. It dives into how traditional management stifles innovation, contrasting Scrum with the Agile Manifesto. Listeners learn about the pitfalls of using Scrum as a mask for outdated practices, and the dangers of micromanagement through meetings and metrics. The conversation emphasizes the importance of focusing on meaningful outcomes rather than sheer output, while urging for empowerment over control within teams. Engaging insights on Agile practices keep the dialogue thought-provoking!
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Trust Experienced Tech Leads
- Fire non-technical managers and ineffective Scrum Masters if they block delivery and trust technical leads instead.
- Hire experienced tech leads, give them budget, time, and coaching, and let them run the work.
Scrum's Original Purpose
- Scrum was created to fix waterfall's long planning cycles by enabling iterative delivery and feedback.
- Its intent was to empower teams, reduce bureaucracy, and increase collaboration.
Agile Values Versus Scrum Framework
- The Agile Manifesto provides values and principles while Scrum offers a prescriptive framework of roles and artifacts.
- They serve different purposes and are not interchangeable.