The Certified Scrum Master Gathering is a dynamic event that brings together certified Scrum Masters from around the world to connect, learn, and collaborate. This gathering provides a platform for professionals to share insights, experiences, and best practices in Scrum methodology, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

The Agile Master Gathering, serves as a pivotal event for Scrum Masters and Agile practitioners to converge, share insights, and advance their understanding of Agile methodologies. This gathering is a vibrant forum where experienced professionals can delve into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations within the Agile community, all through the comprehensive lens provided by the SBOK™ Guide. Participants engage in collaborative discussions, workshops, and networking sessions, gaining practical knowledge and strategies that align with the principles and practices outlined in the guide. The SBOK™ Guide's emphasis on continuous improvement and adaptability resonates throughout the event, encouraging attendees to refine their skills and apply new techniques to their respective projects. By fostering a culture of shared learning and collective growth, the Agile Master Gathering empowers Scrum Masters to enhance their leadership capabilities, drive project success, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of Agile practices within their organizations.

The Agile Master Methodology, embodies a holistic approach to Agile project management, encompassing a range of methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and Extreme Programming (XP). This methodology emphasizes adaptability, collaboration, and iterative development to deliver value to stakeholders efficiently. Agile Masters are trained to lead teams through the complexities of modern projects by leveraging Agile principles and practices. They facilitate Agile ceremonies, foster self-organizing teams, and promote continuous improvement. With a focus on customer satisfaction and responsiveness to change, the Agile Master Methodology equips professionals with the tools and mindset needed to navigate dynamic environments and deliver successful outcomes.

Chief Scrum Master and Large projects

Large projects require multiple Scrum Teams to work in parallel. Information gathered from one team may need to be appropriately communicated to other teams—the Chief Scrum Master is responsible for this activity. Coordination across various Scrum Teams working on a project is typically done through the Scrum of Scrums (SoS) Meeting. This is analogous to the Daily Standup Meeting and is facilitated by the Chief Scrum Master.

The Chief Scrum Master is typically the individual responsible for addressing impediments that impact more than one Scrum Team. Typically, any inter-team issues are addressed by the interested parties in a session immediately following the Scrum of Scrums Meeting. The Chief Scrum Master facilitates this session.

How Chief Scrum Master is chosen?

The Chief Scrum Master can be chosen from the Scrum Masters of the large project or can be somebody else. For very large projects, it is recommended to have a Chief Scrum Master who is not also a Scrum Master because the effort required for the Chief Scrum Master role will prevent the Chief Scrum Master from also being able to dedicate enough time to the work with his/her Scrum Team. In either case, the Chief Scrum Master should have enough Scrum expertise to be able to foster collaboration and to help and coach others with the implementation of Scrum for a smooth delivery of the project’s products.

Other roles of the Chief Scrum Master

Apart from clearing impediments and ensuring a conducive project environment for the Scrum Teams, the Chief Scrum Master also collaborates with the Chief Product Owner, other Scrum Masters, and Product Owners in activities such as developing the list of components and resources needed in common for all teams throughout the project. He/she facilitates everything that goes beyond the realm of a single Scrum Team.

The Chief Scrum Master also interfaces with the Program Scrum Master to ensure alignment of the large project with the goals and objectives of the program.