Is the Era of the Scrum Master Coming to an End?

TL; DR: Three Data Points Pointing to the Decline of the Scrum Master’s Role

If you hang out in the “Agile” bubble on LinkedIn, the dice have already been cast: Scrum is out (and the Scrum Master), and the new kid on the block is [insert your preferred successor framework choice here.] I’m not entirely certain about that, but several data points on my side suggest a decline in the role of the Scrum Master.

Read on and learn more about whether the Scrum Master is a role at risk.

Scrum Master: Is an Era Coming to an End? Three Data Points Pointing to its Decline — by Age-of-Product.com.
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Join the Scrum Master Salary Report 2025 — Let Us Create Transparency

TL;DR: Scrum Master Salary Report 2025 — An Anonymous Poll by the Community for the Community

The purpose of this anonymous Scrum Master salary report is to create a clear, data-backed benchmark that allows everyone in the Agile community to understand whether their compensation is adequate. The report will cover Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches, both employed and freelancing.

The goal is to have at least 1,000 replies by the end of December 2024 to create the report in time for February 2025. The report will be available for free.

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📈 Join the Anonymous Poll for the Upcoming Free Scrum Master Salary Report 2025.

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You Don’t Get Paid to Practice Scrum

TL; DR: Why Solving Customer Problems Instead Matters

Scrum is just a tool; your job is to solve real customer problems and deliver value. Stop focusing on perfecting frameworks and start prioritizing outcomes that matter. It’s time to reassess what truly drives your success, particularly given the challenging business environment.

You Don’t Get Paid to Practice Scrum but Solving Customer Problems within the Given Constraints — Age-of-Product.com
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Quick Scrum Gains to Elevate Your Standing as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach

TL; DR: Quick Scrum Gains

Suppose you are a Scrum Master or Agile Coach. Have you recently been asked to explain your contribution to the organization’s value creation? In other words, does management want to know whether you are pulling your weight or if your salary is an expendable expenditure? This article points to ten quick Scrum gains you can pull off without asking for permission or budget to prove your contribution to your organization’s survival in these challenging times.

Quick Scrum Gains to Elevate Your Role as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach Tomorrow — no budget or approval needed! Age-of-Product.com
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Agile Regulated Industries: Hiring Scrum Masters Instead of Project Managers?

TL; DR: Agile Regulated Industries

Are there agile regulated industries, or is that an oxymoron?

Recently, I received a project alert from an organization looking for a Scrum Master with “at least two years knowledge of information systems for rail and public transport travelers.”

Now, if you go through the job description, they do not seem to look for a Scrum Master but a project manager and glorified Jira clerk. If that is the case, why don’t they say so but pretend there is such a thing as agile regulated industries?

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Scrum Master Interview 2024: How to Prepare Yourself to Stand Out as a Candidate

TL; DR: Scrum Master Interview 2024

In today’s tight job market, standing out as a genuine Scrum Master is crucial amidst a sea of imposters. Shining during the Scrum Master interview is an essential first step: Elevate your candidacy by detailing how you successfully applied Scrum in challenging environments, showcasing advanced practices and techniques, and sharing your engagement with the agile community.

The following post will support your effort to demonstrate your pivotal role in agile transformations and strategic contributions, proving your indispensable value in driving organizational success.

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