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In the UX field, Agile work methods are growing in popularity. But how can you make the Agile mindset work for your team? You need a leader who can steer everyone in the right direction. So, what is a scrum master, and why are they necessary? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll explore all that and more today, including how you can become a professional scrum master.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Scrums and Agile Project Management<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First, a crash course on Agile methodologies. Agile project management is all about workloads for software development projects. It works well for any project that requires iteration and incorporating feedback, such as UX\/UI design. Your team needs to be flexible (or agile) in these areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are 12 Agile principles, all of which center on being flexible, productive, and efficient. They also aim to get the best result for the end customer. It works fantastically for complex projects that are ongoing. Crucially, there are two Agile methods: kanbans and scrums<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a scrum, the team can focus intently on a task (called a sprint<\/a>) before moving on to the next. Slowly, everything comes together to form the final project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, for the scrum to work, there needs to be different team members who manage different parts of the project. This includes the scrum master, who keeps everyone on track. That way, you can more accurately achieve the sprint goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is a Scrum Master?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Essentially, a scrum master leads a scrum team. Sounds simple, right? On a day-to-day basis, they keep an Agile team focused on the scrum principles and practices. Ideally, they can act as servant leaders thanks to their great people skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a lot of overlap here between this role and that of a project manager. However, the latter is a more non-technical counterpart. A scrum master may actively assist the team in completing the project, while managers often just oversee tasks. That\u2019s the main difference: scrum masters concentrate on the team while managers concentrate on the project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, there are certain parallels with product managers, who occupy another role on the scrum team. Like product owners, product managers focus on the output and customer needs. They focus on the \u2018why\u2019 and \u2018what\u2019 of the product. Scrum masters primarily focus on the \u2018how\u2019 of creating it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Roles and Responsibilities of a Scrum Master<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A scrum master wears many hats and has a lot of responsibilities. Primarily, they need the relevant soft skills and empathy to deal with people closely. This includes managing interpersonal dynamics and conflict resolution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is what the role looks like from day to day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Sprint Planning Meetings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Daily meetings give the team everything they need to know for the coming day. Here, the team decides which items to prioritize from the product backlog. Notice that we said \u201cthe team\u201d\u2013this isn\u2019t just the job of the scrum master. It\u2019s collaborative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The meeting typically involves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n