Mar 19 2025 37 mins 5
As a Scrum Master do you feel trapped in an endless cycle of fixing the same team problems? It just might be time to evolve your approach.
In this thought-provoking episode, Parjin Manguri shares her vision for "Scrum Master 2.0" - the evolution from team facilitator to systemic change agent. Drawing from her experiences across multiple organizations, Parjin explains why many team-level challenges are actually symptoms of deeper organizational issues that require a broader perspective to address.
We explore the delicate balance between focusing on immediate team needs while influencing system-level change. Parjin shares powerful examples of using data visualization to help leadership see the impact of their decisions, like the case of a team whose throughput skyrocketed when allowed to focus on a single sprint goal without interruption.
The conversation dives into practical tools and techniques for expanding your influence, including creating communities of practice with other Scrum Masters, mapping organizational decision points, and employing delegation poker to clarify autonomy levels. We also discuss strategies for facilitating productive conversations between teams and leadership that break down hierarchical barriers and create psychological safety.
Whether you're a Scrum Master feeling limited by your current role or a leader wondering how to unlock the full potential of your Agile coaches, this episode offers concrete strategies for addressing root causes rather than endlessly treating symptoms. Listen now to discover how you can become a more effective agent of meaningful organizational change.
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