The Scrum Master Performance Review – Overview
As the end of the year approaches, you may be facing the task of preparing for and/or receiving an annual performance review. Like many others (such as Esther Derby), I feel that we need to start...
View ArticleThe Scrum Master Performance Review Step 1 – Preparation
This is the first in a series of posts walking through my approach to the performance review process for Scrum Masters. PREPARATION 1. Set clear and visual expectations for the Scrum Master role....
View ArticleThe Scrum Master Performance Review Step 2 – Data Gathering
This is the second in a series of posts walking through my approach to the performance review process for Scrum Masters. 4. Observe, Observe, Observe Be present. In my role as a Methodology Leader, I...
View ArticleThe Scrum Master Performance Review Step 3 – Translation
This is the third in a series of posts walking through my approach to the performance review process for Scrum Masters. 7. Determine the meaning of “meets expectations” for the Scrum Master role....
View ArticleThe Scrum Master Performance Review Step 4 – Delivering the Results
This is the third in a series of posts walking through my approach to the performance review process for Scrum Masters. 10. Visually show the results based on the Scrum Master expectations diagram. To...
View ArticleThe Elephant in the Room (A Performance Review Conundrum)
This was a question posted as a reply to the post Make Performance Reviews Meaningful. If you have questions of your own, feel free to reply to any post or submit your question on our Ask Anything...
View ArticleHow to Capture Scrum Master Feedback
As a part of the Scrum Master Performance Review series of posts, an emphasis was placed on obtaining feedback for the Scrum Masters reporting to you. Step 5 focused on receiving feedback from the...
View Article2015 – A Year in Review
It is a bit crazy to think we are already in 2016 but before we get too far into the new year here is a quick review of what has been happening at Illustrated Agile in 2015. Thanks to all of the new...
View ArticleResolutions for Agile Catalysts Everywhere (2017 Edition)
A Strengthening Boldness With the arrival of 2017 it’s hard to believe how fast 2016 went by. It’s even harder to believe it’s been 6 years since the first resolutions post back in December of 2011....
View ArticleHow to Assess an Organizational Change Coach
One of the things I am often asked about is how should we assess the performance of a coach. Some days I wonder this about myself…“Am I living into my full potential? What kind of impact am I really...
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