As a Scrum Master, you’re tasked with more than just facilitating meetings and tracking progress; you’re responsible for the emotional pulse of your team. While servant leadership asks you to serve others, empathy takes that idea to a whole new level. It’s not just about helping when someone struggles—it’s about feeling their struggle and standing…
Welcome to the final post in our series on the 11 characteristics of a servant leader. Throughout this series, we’ve explored crucial traits including active listening, empathy, healing, awareness, persuasion, conceptualization, foresight, stewardship, commitment to the growth of people, and building community. In this concluding post, we focus on the final characteristic: Calling. What is…
Welcome to the tenth post in our series on the 11 characteristics of a servant leader. In earlier posts, we’ve covered essential traits such as active listening, empathy, healing, awareness, persuasion, conceptualization, foresight, stewardship, and commitment to the growth of people. Today, we focus on the vital characteristic of Building Community. What is Building Community?…
This is a common concern for Scrum Masters, especially those without a technical background. Here’s how you can navigate such situations effectively: 1. Embrace the Role of a Facilitator 2. Focus on Outcomes and Value 3. Leverage Team Knowledge 4. Expand Your Technical Understanding 5. Clarify Your Role in Ceremonies 6. Engage with the Product…
Welcome to the ninth post in our series on the 11 characteristics of a servant leader. We’ve previously explored active listening, empathy, healing, awareness, persuasion, conceptualization, foresight, and stewardship. Today, we focus on the characteristic of Commitment to the Growth of People. What is Commitment to the Growth of People? Commitment to the Growth of…
Welcome to the eighth post in our series on the 11 characteristics of a servant leader. We’ve previously discussed the importance of active listening, empathy, healing, awareness, persuasion, conceptualization, and foresight. Today, we delve into another crucial characteristic: Stewardship. What is Stewardship? Stewardship in the context of servant leadership is about taking responsibility for the…
As Agile continues to reshape how organizations approach work, the role of the servant leader becomes increasingly vital. Servant leaders focus on empowering their teams, guiding them to success by putting their needs first. But what happens when you need to steer not just your team but also your entire organization toward adopting Agile practices?…
Welcome to the seventh post in our series on the 11 characteristics of a servant leader. So far, we’ve delved into the importance of active listening, empathy, healing, awareness, persuasion, and conceptualization. Today, we explore another vital characteristic: Foresight. What is Foresight? Foresight in servant leadership refers to the ability to anticipate future events and…
Welcome to the sixth post in our series on the 11 characteristics of a servant leader. In previous posts, we’ve explored the importance of active listening, empathy, healing, awareness, and persuasion. Today, we turn our focus to another crucial characteristic: Conceptualization. What is Conceptualization? In servant leadership, conceptualization means being able to see the overall…
In the early days of Agile and Scrum, people primarily saw the role of the Scrum Master as that of a team facilitator—a servant leader who guided the team through Scrum practices, removed obstacles, and made sure that the team followed the principles of Agile. However, as organizations have grown more complex and the demands…