Mohamed MAHDI

Why AI Needs Scrum Masters, Project Managers & Program Managers More Than Ever ? AI is evolving faster than organizations can manage. Every week, there’s: ▪️ A new model ▪️ A new tool ▪️ A new big promise But here’s the truth → AI success isn’t about algorithms alone. It’s about people, processes, and decisions that shape the future. And that’s where roles like Scrum Masters, Technical Project Managers, and Program Managers step in: ▪️ Ensuring the right data flows into the right models ▪️ Aligning researchers, engineers, and business leaders (who often speak different “languages”) ▪️ Spotting risks that won’t show up in any Jira board ▪️ Asking the hard questions: - Should we build this? - What’s the impact if this fails? - Do we have the right guardrails in place? Without us → AI projects turn into silos of smart people running in different directions. With us → AI becomes strategic, ethical, and scalable innovation. In a world where speed without direction is chaos, we make sure AI actually lands where it needs to go—safely, purposefully, and with impact. The future isn’t just AI. It’s AI + Scrum Masters + TPMs + PMs who know how to guide it. What’s the one skill you think will define these roles in the AI era? Checkout the AI toolkit here - https://lnkd.in/gpS_qQ8r

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“I’m a new Scrum Master — what do I actually do every day?” Every new Scrum Master asks this at some point. You’ve passed the certification. You’ve landed the role. And now it’s Monday at 10:15 a.m. — the Daily Scrum just ended — and you’re staring at your laptop wondering: “Okay… now what? What do I actually do for the rest of the week?” Spoiler: the real work of a Scrum Master happens outside the ceremonies. Those 15–60 minute meetings? That’s maybe 10% of your week. The other 90%? That’s the invisible work no one tells you about: 🛠️ The Invisible Work That Matters Most: 👉 Coaching ✅ Coaching the developer who “forgot” (again) to update their story status — and helping them understand why visibility matters. ✅ Helping a Product Owner slice that monster story into smaller stories the team can actually finish within the sprint. 👉 Resolving blockers (including the ones Jira never shows you) ✅ Facilitating the removal of blockers. ✅ Identifying blocker patterns that keep coming back. 👉 Protecting the team’s focus ✅ Saying “no” (politely but firmly) when leadership tries to sneak in “just one quick thing.” ✅ Guarding space so the team can finish work instead of context switching every 24 hours. 👉 Getting to know your team one-on-one ✅ Ask meaningful questions: what excites them about their work? What frustrates them? What does “a good day” look like for them? ✅ Use one-on-ones to uncover hidden tensions — not tasks, but energy, motivation, or confidence barriers. 👉 Observing the dynamics nobody else notices ✅ Who interrupts who in meetings? ✅ Who’s always quiet but might be sitting on the best idea? 👉 Identifying bottlenecks early ✅ Noticing where work always gets stuck in the flow. ✅ Helping the team redesign how work moves so progress doesn’t stall. 👉 Ensuring the team is healthy ✅ Creating a psychologically safe environment where people feel valued, not just measured. ✅ Championing sustainable pace over short-term speed. 👉 Making work human again ✅ Checking in on morale. ✅ Reminding the team they’re not “resources” — they’re people. ✅ Bringing humor, perspective, and relief into high-pressure weeks. 💡 Here’s the truth: Scrum Masters aren’t busy because they’re running ceremonies. They’re busy because they’re removing friction — human, technical, and organizational. Sometimes that looks like coaching. Sometimes it looks like protecting. Sometimes it looks like asking hard questions. And sometimes it looks like just being there so the team feels seen, supported, and safe to do their best work. ⚡ So if you’re a new Scrum Master wondering what you “actually do”? You do the quiet, invisible things that help teams thrive. And that’s the part that makes you indispensable. 👉 If you’re a new Scrum Master, save this post. 👉 If you’re an experienced one, drop in the comments: What do you spend the majority of your week doing outside of ceremonies?

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Want to become a Scrum Master but don’t know where to start? No, you don’t need 10 years of experience or a magic wand. What you really need is clarity + action. This simple roadmap breaks down 7 practical steps to go from “just certified” to actually landing your first Scrum Master role. From choosing the right certification to building your network, from finding a mentor to showcasing your voice, this post is your beginner-friendly guide to breaking into the Agile world (without losing your mind). If you’re tired of hearing “You need experience to get experience,” then this is for YOU. Which step do you think holds most beginners back certification, confidence, or connections? Let’s talk in the comments. 🔗 Learn more here - https://lnkd.in/dvSKDUEY Agilemania Agilemania Malaysia Naveen Kumar Singh Sumeet Madan Piyush Rahate Satyajit Gantayat Anil Malik #scrum #agile #scrummaster #job #scrummasterjob #agilemania #job #tips

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Understand Scrum in 5 minutes Scrum is simple to understand… but hard to master. Most teams say they “do Scrum,” but few actually live it. Scrum ≠ Process. It’s a framework for focused delivery, built on collaboration, iteration, and improvement. Scrum gives you: ✅ Structure without rigidity ✅ Flexibility without chaos ✅ Accountability without micromanagement ☑︎ Agile vs Scrum, the truth: Agile is the mindset. Scrum is an execution engine (Framework) Agile says “be adaptable.” Scrum shows how. ☑︎ The Scrum DNA 1. Timeboxed Sprints (2–4 weeks) 2. Clear Roles and events 3. Transparent Artifacts 4. Relentless Improvement ☑︎ The 5 Scrum Values Commitment. Courage. Focus. Openness. Respect. If your team doesn’t live these, you’re just pretending to be Agile. Scrum isn’t daily stand-ups and sticky notes. It’s a culture of accountability, focus, and delivery. If your Scrum Master isn’t protecting that, they’re part of the problem. ☑︎ Your turn: ↓ What’s the most misunderstood part of Scrum in your team? Share with us in the comments - Sharing is learning #Repost to help others gain more clarity #Follow Stanley for more Agile-related posts 🖼 Credit @shraddha sahu

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Exciting Update: New Edition of "First Principles in Scrum: Foundations" Now Available! I'm excited to announce the latest edition of my book, First Principles in Scrum: Foundations (Vol. 1), just released on Leanpub! As the co-creator of Scrum and Scrum@Scale, I've poured decades of experience into exploring how universal laws from physics, biology, and neuroscience underpin hyperproductive teams. This book isn't just theory—it's a roadmap to transforming chaos into innovation, drawing on everything from quantum waves to entropy and self-organization. https://lnkd.in/edJqv4wF What's New in This Edition? The standout update is a fully revised "Lessons in Chemistry: Scrum in the Laboratory" chapter. Drawing from real-world lab experiences, it now delves deeper into how Scrum navigates unpredictability—like turning paper-chain experiments into breakthroughs—while integrating patterns, the brain's predictive engine, and biofeedback for sustainable pace. This revision sharpens the connections between chemical processes and agile practices, showing how teams can minimize surprises and fuel innovation, just as in a high-stakes lab environment. If you're battling entropy in your projects, this chapter alone will equip you with fresh strategies to achieve "Quality Without a Name" (QWAN) and drive world-changing results. Why grab it now? In today's AI-accelerated world, understanding these first principles isn't optional—it's essential for leaders, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and teams aiming for 10x productivity. Readers have called it "mind-expanding" and "a game-changer for agile mastery." Available exclusively on Leanpub for iterative updates: Buy Now. Your purchase supports ongoing refinements, with new chapters coming in almost every sprint. Let's build better together—tag a colleague who needs this! #Scrum #Agile #Innovation #Leadership #FirstPrinciples

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