Developing People and Teams [P2]: Leadership Styles - 5 Agile Leadership Tips for Creating Mature Scrum Teams

Question 1

Explain the tip “1. Focus on the people”

Answer 1

• focus on helping the roles Scrum grow
• Once the people understand their role, they can take responsibility for the events & artifacts
• Practical Tip: Ask your Product Owners & Scrum Masters what you can do to help them grow in their role

Question 1

Explain the tip “2.Dare to let go”

Answer 1

• Scrum depends on the ability of teams to learn from mistakes and self-organise around difficult problems
• letting go of responsibilities and a possible re-definition of the traditional role
• doesn’t mean we no longer need managers or leaders, but the role will definitely change
• be open to delegate responsibilities and create a plan on how to do so
• Practical Tip: Ask your Scrum Team what incentives could lead to a higher focus on customer value

Question 2

Explain the tip “3. Lead by example”

Answer 2

• Show Commitment, Focus, Openness, Respect and Courage
• create a safe environment where these values can flourish and where you continuously set the right example
• Practical Tip: Ask your Scrum teams and fellow-leaders how do they perceive the 5 Scrum values in your organisation

Question 3

Explain the tip “4. Avoid shortcuts”

Answer 3

• no possible to skip maturity levels
• do Scrum by the book
• Practical Tip: If you want fast adoption and growth, hire external expertise and create a setting where people can fail and learn fast

Question 4

Explain the tip “5. Growing in the same pace causes less tension”

Answer 4

• Leaders should create an environment where these roles (different manager and org leaders) can work together so they can mature in the same pace. As a leader, make sure that you support the entire Scrum team, so they are not limited by organisational limitations.
• Practical Tip: Ask your Scrum team what organisational limitations keeps them from making decisions as a whole