The Agile Daily Standup - AgileDad The Birth of the Agile Delivery Manager = No More ScrumMasters
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Sep 2, 2025 The transition from Scrum Masters to Agile Delivery Managers marks a significant shift in Agile practices. This change emphasizes modern accountability and a greater focus on value creation. The discussion explores the evolving responsibilities and mindset required for effective delivery leadership. With the adoption of Flow Metrics and Value Stream Management, the role now encompasses a broader scope, tailoring approaches beyond strict Scrum to suit dynamic team needs.
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Formal Title Change In 2025
- In 2025 we formally renamed Scrum Master to Agile Delivery Manager after expanding responsibilities.
- Lee Henson explains the change reflected real shifts in scope, flow metrics, and a move toward Kanban-based models.
Focus On Accountabilities Not Titles
- The speaker urges not to get hung up on titles but on clearly defined accountabilities.
- Aligning accountabilities matters more than what a role is called for effective delivery.
Shift From Output To Outcome
- Mature organizations shift attention upstream to value creation, flow efficiency, and business impact.
- This moves teams from output-focused delivery to outcome-focused discovery and ideation.