Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)Scrum Master StancesMedium
An experienced Development Team member approaches the Scrum Master, expressing a desire to take on more leadership responsibilities within the team, but is unsure how to start or what skills to develop. The Scrum Master has previous experience in leading development teams. Which stance is most appropriate for the Scrum Master to adopt?
- ATeacher, by providing a detailed curriculum and syllabus for leadership training that the team member should follow.
- BServant Leader, by ensuring the team member has access to online courses and books on leadership development.
- CImpediment Remover, by arranging a promotion for the team member to a formal 'team lead' role within the organization.
- DMentor, by sharing personal experiences, insights, and guidance on developing leadership qualities and navigating team dynamics.
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Correct answer: D. Mentor, by sharing personal experiences, insights, and guidance on developing leadership qualities and navigating team dynamics.
The team member wants to develop leadership skills and benefit from experienced guidance. The Scrum Master, leveraging their own past experience, can act as a Mentor, offering personalized advice, sharing insights, and helping the individual navigate their growth path.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Teaching involves imparting structured knowledge. Mentoring is more about sharing wisdom and guiding personal growth based on experience.
- B. While providing resources is helpful, it lacks the personalized interaction and experience-based guidance specific to mentoring.
- C. Arranging a promotion is outside the Scrum Master's direct authority and doesn't directly address the skill development aspect the team member is seeking.
Scrum Master as Mentor
The Scrum Master provides guidance and shares wisdom based on their own experience to help individuals grow professionally and personally.
- Shares personal experience and insights.
- Offers advice and guidance.
- Helps individuals with career and skill development.
Memory trick: The Mentor lights the way with their own torch of experience.