The Agile Daily Standup - AgileDad What If Scrum Masters Only Want To Act On A Team Level?
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Aug 27, 2025 Dive into the evolving role of Scrum Masters, exploring their potential impact beyond just team dynamics. Discover why focusing solely on team-level activities may limit their effectiveness in fostering agile environments. The conversation highlights the necessity for Scrum Masters to engage with stakeholders and embrace broader organizational challenges. As they adapt to meet changing demands, their influence can significantly enhance overall value delivery, challenging outdated methodologies along the way.
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Scrum Masters Choosing Team-Only Work
- A manager recalled many Scrum Masters choosing not to work beyond their teams despite being allowed to.
- Lee Henson was surprised to discover Scrum Masters voluntarily stayed team-focused in that organization.
Three-Level Scrum Master Structure
- Scrum Master roles often map to levels: one team, two teams, and up to three teams based on experience.
- Lee Henson ties team count to capability and warns against governing more than three teams.
Value Lies Beyond The Team
- The highest-value Scrum Master work extends beyond team facilitation into shaping the broader system and stakeholders.
- Organizations miss Scrum Master value when they treat the role as tied to products or projects instead of system change.