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Andrii Glushchenko's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips
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Andrii Glushchenko shares his unconventional journey into Scrum mastery. Glushchenko became a Scrum Master at 20 while working in an outsourcing company during the 2014-2015 Ukraine war. Initially a recruiter, his interest in Scrum was piqued by parallels he drew between the Scrum Master role and his basketball point guard experience.
Challenges of Starting Without Knowledge: Glushchenko candidly admits that starting as a Scrum Master without proper knowledge was not ideal, as it led to wasting company resources while he learned on the job. He emphasizes that this approach is not recommended and underscores the importance of having a technical background and understanding of Scrum principles.
Evolution of Understanding and Practice: Over time, Glushchenko's perception and execution of the Scrum Master role evolved significantly. He initially thought the role was limited to ensuring Scrum works at the team level. Still, he later realized it encompasses helping the entire company achieve its goals through Scrum implementation, involving change and operational management.
Continuous Learning and Impact-Driven Approach: He highlights the necessity of constant learning, celebrating small victories, and being impact-driven. Glushchenko shares how he approaches problems by assessing the cost of fixing them against the potential gain, focusing on impactful changes.
Advice for Aspiring Scrum Masters and Further Insights: Glushchenko advises aspiring Scrum Masters to understand the accountability and dedication required for the role. He recommends being diligent and constantly improving oneself. He also stresses the importance of supporting Ukraine in its current crisis, linking his personal background to broader global issues.
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📖 "Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management: Satisfy Customers and Improve Organizational Effectiveness" on Amazon -- https://amzn.to/4690qJy
📖 "Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems" on Amazon -- https://amzn.to/46dAQTC
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Manage episode 414506393 series 2854678
Andrii Glushchenko shares his unconventional journey into Scrum mastery. Glushchenko became a Scrum Master at 20 while working in an outsourcing company during the 2014-2015 Ukraine war. Initially a recruiter, his interest in Scrum was piqued by parallels he drew between the Scrum Master role and his basketball point guard experience.
Challenges of Starting Without Knowledge: Glushchenko candidly admits that starting as a Scrum Master without proper knowledge was not ideal, as it led to wasting company resources while he learned on the job. He emphasizes that this approach is not recommended and underscores the importance of having a technical background and understanding of Scrum principles.
Evolution of Understanding and Practice: Over time, Glushchenko's perception and execution of the Scrum Master role evolved significantly. He initially thought the role was limited to ensuring Scrum works at the team level. Still, he later realized it encompasses helping the entire company achieve its goals through Scrum implementation, involving change and operational management.
Continuous Learning and Impact-Driven Approach: He highlights the necessity of constant learning, celebrating small victories, and being impact-driven. Glushchenko shares how he approaches problems by assessing the cost of fixing them against the potential gain, focusing on impactful changes.
Advice for Aspiring Scrum Masters and Further Insights: Glushchenko advises aspiring Scrum Masters to understand the accountability and dedication required for the role. He recommends being diligent and constantly improving oneself. He also stresses the importance of supporting Ukraine in its current crisis, linking his personal background to broader global issues.
🔗 Join Ryan & Todd's Scrum.org course: https://buytickets.at/agileforhumansllc
Explore more:
📖 "Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management: Satisfy Customers and Improve Organizational Effectiveness" on Amazon -- https://amzn.to/4690qJy
📖 "Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems" on Amazon -- https://amzn.to/46dAQTC
✅ Subscribe to this channel for Agile, Scrum, and Kanban insights: https://www.youtube.com/agileforhumans?sub_confirmation=1
- 🌐 Connect with Agile for Humans:
- 📘 Website - https://agileforhumans.com/
- 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/agileforhumans
- 🔗 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/agile-for-humans-llc
- 🔍 The Evidence-Based Company - https://theevidencebasedcompany.com/
- 📧 Email - ryan@agileforhumans.com
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