Scrum Master as a Coach

When we talk about a coach, it can be divided further into two major parts based on the focus of coaching the ScrumMaster provides.
Systems Coach
Relationship Coach
What is a Systems Coach:
To understand the role of a Systems Coach, let us understand what is the meaning of a System.
Our organisations are systems, made of components like engineering, finance, hr, admin, etc. each of which is interdependent, have to interact and have one unique goal of achieving the organisation's vision.
What is a Relationship Coach:
We understood what is a System. One big part of the system is People. People are different. When people with different skills, domains, experiences, languages, cultural backgrounds, etc. come together and become a part of the system, it is inevitable that they will have different ways of working, opinions, etc. that can lead to conflicts.
These conflicts, if not resolved in a healthy manner, can lead to dysfunctions and create relationship issues between these people. This may impact the final results team is working towards.

Scrum Master's Service to the Product Owner

Product Owner needs help in understanding Scrum and Agility. While they are good at doing Product Management, they need some initial help with understanding Product Backlog, Product Backlog Items, prioritizing backlog to maximize value, techniques to order product backlog items, and much more.

Product Backlog is one single source of the requirement for the product. A Product Owner might not be using Product Backlog before moving on to Scrum. The Scrum Master helps the product owner understand the Product Backlog and the Product Backlog Items.

Based on various factors, including market demands, the Product Owner keeps the Product Backlog items prioritized in an order that maximizes the value. The Scrum Master helps the Product Owner with some tools and techniques for managing the Product Backlog and optimize.

Ensuring Product Owner understands Scrum Framework is a responsibility of the Scrum Master. Once the Product Owner understands the Scrum framework, it will help in collaboration with the team on the PBIs, planning, and refinement activities.

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Leanpitch provides online training in Advanced Scrum Master during this lockdown period everyone can use it wisely.