Alternative , is prepared to promote a counter-culture. Characteristics • Servant Leader • Communicative and social • Facilitative • Assertive • Situational Awareness • Continual improvement • Attitude of empowerment • Conflict resolution • Attitude of transparency 2. 5 Characteristics of Great Scrum Masters. A Great Scrum Master…. Respected , has a reputation for integrity. He understands Tuckman’s different stages of team development: forming, storming, norming, performing and adjourning. Characteristics of an effective Scrum Master 1. A great Scrum Master is aware of the different phases a team will go through when working as a team. Trust and build trust. Understands principles are more important than practices. Tactful , is diplomacy personified. Scrum Masters (despite the name) are not masters or controllers.

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In fact the best Scrum Masters look to ... 2. Resourceful , is creative in removing impediments. Enabling , is passionate about helping others. The importance of a stable team composition is therefore also clear. The best way to empower a team is to begin trusting the team. Empower your team, don’t micromanage.