The Scrum guide describes the Scrum Master as being responsible for promoting and supporting Scrum. This definition leaves the role in a state where improvement should always be striven for. There should be an ongoing desire to better yourself in your role, but despite the Scrum Master title having been around for a number of…
Can’t the Scrum Master also be the Product Owner? Join the Debate!
Whilst the official Scrum Guide does not state clearly such a restriction, it outlines thoroughly that the ideal scenario has a dedicated individual for every role. To start developing the debate, let’s first explore the two core roles breakdown: Product Owner The sole point of contact between the stakeholder community and the Scrum Team, accountable…
Lean Software Development
What is Lean? Lean is a management philosophy that is designed with the intention of eliminating that which does not add any value to the customer, this is referred to as ‘waste’. Lean management has it roots in the Toyota Manufacturing Industry and was designed as a system for streamlining production. Lean management has been…