Brad Storm at MIT Sloan

After attending a Certified Scrum Master Training session, the discussion about the difference between the Scrum Master and a “traditional” project manager raged long with many good arguments. The part that most people from the “old school” had problems with was the fact that the Scrum Master is without authority! The only way a Scrum Master can force a project result is through good coaching and to make sure all impediments are removed so the team has nowhere to hide. The rest is up to the team (and some praying maybe?). But what kind of project managers fit into the Scrum Master role?

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It’s the time for it. Christmas presents must be bought, wrapped up and given away. And I have to be happy about it too! And hopefully each christmas gift has some personal touch to it. So what to do when the deadline is absolute, the requirements aren’t set but the quality is important? Let’s go agile shopping!

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