In this course, the matter of leading agile teams is discussed generically in terms of the concept of servant-leadership.

Boston University Module 7 Leading Agile Teams Discussion

Question1: In this course, the matter of leading agile teams is discussed generically in terms of the concept of servant-leadership. It’s also covered specifically with regard to how the concept is exemplified in the Scrum Master role. Any organization which fully implements agile and creates self-managed teams has to deal with the matter of finding people to properly lead those agile teams. If Scrum is to be used, someone must successfully fulfill the role of Scrum Master.

Module 7 content describes the Scrum Master role in detail and notes its key aspects. It raises the question of what kind of employees in an organization should be appointed as Scrum Masters. It highlights multiple options, including that of the project manager.

The topic of this forum is whether project managers would make good Scrum Masters. Remember, the role includes serving the product owner, the development team, and the sponsoring organization. It requires many soft skills and most of all, leadership. You should be sure to address the key points and questions related to this topic expressed in the lesson, however, you are free to offer additional points based on your own investigation or experience.

You may relate any similar situations which you may have encountered in your own career, any previous course you’ve taken, or even use the sources selected from a trade journal, newspaper or magazine article, book, or web-based source.