Discussion:
[SCRUMDEVELOPMENT] ScrumMaster Job Description
Michael Wollin yahoo@mercurysw.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
2016-01-11 18:36:07 UTC
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Would someone be kind enough to forward me a decent job description for a ScrumMaster SUITABLE for submitting to a corporate HR to process as a contractor requisition?

I appreciate the help.

Michael
John Galvin jgalvin@threefishes.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
2016-01-11 18:40:42 UTC
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=contract+scrummaster+job+description
Post by Michael Wollin ***@mercurysw.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
Would someone be kind enough to forward me a decent job description for a
ScrumMaster SUITABLE for submitting to a corporate HR to process as a
contractor requisition?
I appreciate the help.
Michael
--
http://about.me/john.galvin
Michael Wollin yahoo@mercurysw.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
2016-01-11 18:48:35 UTC
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Cute, John. :) I just thought rather than go though a bunch of crap descriptions, someone here might have something handy. I was looking to save a little time since I am in plate spinning mode.

Michael
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=contract+scrummaster+job+description <http://lmgtfy.com/?q=contract+scrummaster+job+description>
Would someone be kind enough to forward me a decent job description for a ScrumMaster SUITABLE for submitting to a corporate HR to process as a contractor requisition?
I appreciate the help.
Michael
--
http://about.me/john.galvin <http://about.me/john.galvin>
tobyanon@yahoo.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
2016-01-11 20:08:40 UTC
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"...I am in plate spinning mode"

Maybe that will tell you something :/
Michael Wollin yahoo@mercurysw.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
2016-01-13 13:46:27 UTC
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It says that I am in high demand and someone whose advice is sought. :)
Post by ***@yahoo.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
"...I am in plate spinning mode"
Maybe that will tell you something :/
Pierre Neis pierreneis@gmail.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
2016-01-13 14:00:18 UTC
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read the Scrum Guide... all informations are up there


Avoid these terms:


- java, JS, .net, Infrastructure, Architecture...or any technical jargon

- performance management
- software development (this is the context not the purpose)
- SAFE, LESS, DAD, PMI, Prince2, APM, DSDM
- capacity management




Pierre
*NEIS*Senior Lean Agile Coach | Associate
M: +352 / 661 727 867
wecompany.me | You can book me <https://pierreneis.youcanbook.me/>
Post by Michael Wollin ***@mercurysw.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
It says that I am in high demand and someone whose advice is sought. :)
"...I am in plate spinning mode"
Maybe that will tell you something :/
tobyanon@yahoo.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
2016-01-13 14:33:21 UTC
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Hm, I don't know many people who seek advice from a juggler. Unless they also want to juggle. Are you teaching juggling?

The plate-spinning metaphor is a very dangerous one—a very old-think, project-management metaphor in fact. A good manager, or coach has massive amounts of slack. Busy-ness and multitasking are the enemies of Agility. We work in the knowledge industry. What we need then is time to think, to be still, to ponder. We need to create space, not action. If you really want to hire someone good, then give yourself time to do this, and do it well. There are no templates for this.


Sorry to be preachy, but I feel very strongly that when we start looking for formulas, or even to take someone else's work and try to apply it wholesale to our own work we completely miss the point of what we are trying to do... In the words of the Scrum Alliance, to "transform the world of work".


Tobias
Michael Wollin yahoo@mercurysw.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
2016-01-13 14:47:12 UTC
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I just didn't want to reinvent the wheel, starting from scratch. I found the Scrum Crazy description to be a great starting point. I'm done. Thank you all.

On Jan 13, 2016, at 9:33 AM, ***@yahoo.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT] <***@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Hm, I don't know many people who seek advice from a juggler. Unless they also want to juggle. Are you teaching juggling?


The plate-spinning metaphor is a very dangerous one—a very old-think, project-management metaphor in fact. A good manager, or coach has massive amounts of slack. Busy-ness and multitasking are the enemies of Agility. We work in the knowledge industry. What we need then is time to think, to be still, to ponder. We need to create space, not action. If you really want to hire someone good, then give yourself time to do this, and do it well. There are no templates for this.

Sorry to be preachy, but I feel very strongly that when we start looking for formulas, or even to take someone else's work and try to apply it wholesale to our own work we completely miss the point of what we are trying to do... In the words of the Scrum Alliance, to "transform the world of work".

Tobias
Pierre Neis pierreneis@gmail.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
2016-01-13 15:08:47 UTC
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Once I've had been hired by the team. Sounds for me to the best.


Let the team decide and hire!


Pierre
*NEIS*Senior Lean Agile Coach | Associate
M: +352 / 661 727 867
wecompany.me | You can book me <https://pierreneis.youcanbook.me/>
Post by Michael Wollin ***@mercurysw.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
I just didn't want to reinvent the wheel, starting from scratch. I found
the Scrum Crazy description to be a great starting point. I'm done. Thank
you all.
Hm, I don't know many people who seek advice from a juggler. Unless they
also want to juggle. Are you teaching juggling?
The plate-spinning metaphor is a very dangerous one—a very old-think,
project-management metaphor in fact. A good manager, or coach has massive
amounts of slack. Busy-ness and multitasking are the enemies of Agility. We
work in the knowledge industry. What we need then is time to think, to be
still, to ponder. We need to create space, not action. If you really want
to hire someone good, then give yourself time to do this, and do it well.
There are no templates for this.
Sorry to be preachy, but I feel very strongly that when we start looking
for formulas, or even to take someone else's work and try to apply it
wholesale to our own work we completely miss the point of what we are
trying to do... In the words of the Scrum Alliance, to "transform the world
of work".
Tobias
George Dinwiddie lists@idiacomputing.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
2016-01-13 15:24:01 UTC
Permalink
Hey, everyone,

I think the hard time you're giving Michael is unwarranted. He's not
some newby trying to follow a formula. It's quite clear to me that he's
looking to colleagues for inspiration on a rather mundane task that's
not central to his coaching, but necessary to help in the context in
which he currently finds himself.

If a group within an org wants to hire a Scrummaster, they probably have
to deal with the HR department. That HR department wants a Job
Description for their processes and advertisements. The work of a
Scrummaster varies a lot, so it's hard to write a succinct job
description that covers the bases, doesn't limit the role, and might
attract people with the right skills and attitudes, all while not
triggering corporate antibodies.

I would find it time-consuming to write this from scratch, and would
feel that I had bigger fish to fry than this one document. I, also,
would ask friends for advice and examples that would help me develop my
thoughts. There are plenty of obviously terrible examples on the job
boards, but I've never searched them for good examples.

Michael, I suggest trying at the Google Group "Lonely Coaches Sodality."
It's specifically designed for coaches who sometimes need fellow coaches
for feedback and ideas.

- George
Post by ***@yahoo.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
Hm, I don't know many people who seek advice from a juggler. Unless they
also want to juggle. Are you teaching juggling?
The plate-spinning metaphor is a very dangerous one—a very old-think,
project-management metaphor in fact. A good manager, or coach has
massive amounts of slack. Busy-ness and multitasking are the enemies of
Agility. We work in the knowledge industry. What we need then is time to
think, to be still, to ponder. We need to create space, not action. If
you really want to hire someone good, then give yourself time to do
this, and do it well. There are no templates for this.
Sorry to be preachy, but I feel very strongly that when we start looking
for formulas, or even to take someone else's work and try to apply it
wholesale to our own work we completely miss the point of what we are
trying to do... In the words of the Scrum Alliance, to "transform the
world of work".
Tobias
--
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* George Dinwiddie * http://blog.gdinwiddie.com
Software Development http://www.idiacomputing.com
Consultant and Coach http://www.agilemaryland.org
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Michael Wollin yahoo@mercurysw.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
2016-01-13 16:18:30 UTC
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Thanks George and Jesse,

I appreciate the cover. Your framing of my situation and intention is correct.

Yours in agile!

Michael
Glad I could be of service. My apologies for the other folks, somehow people can get a little worked up when job descriptions, bonuses, the difference between project managers and scrum masters and scrum in not so agile organisations may be showing from an email.
Hey, everyone,
I think the hard time you're giving Michael is unwarranted. He's not
some newby trying to follow a formula. It's quite clear to me that he's
looking to colleagues for inspiration on a rather mundane task that's
not central to his coaching, but necessary to help in the context in
which he currently finds himself.
If a group within an org wants to hire a Scrummaster, they probably have
to deal with the HR department. That HR department wants a Job
Description for their processes and advertisements. The work of a
Scrummaster varies a lot, so it's hard to write a succinct job
description that covers the bases, doesn't limit the role, and might
attract people with the right skills and attitudes, all while not
triggering corporate antibodies.
I would find it time-consuming to write this from scratch, and would
feel that I had bigger fish to fry than this one document. I, also,
would ask friends for advice and examples that would help me develop my
thoughts. There are plenty of obviously terrible examples on the job
boards, but I've never searched them for good examples.
Michael, I suggest trying at the Google Group "Lonely Coaches Sodality."
It's specifically designed for coaches who sometimes need fellow coaches
for feedback and ideas.
- George
Post by ***@yahoo.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
Hm, I don't know many people who seek advice from a juggler. Unless they
also want to juggle. Are you teaching juggling?
The plate-spinning metaphor is a very dangerous one—a very old-think,
project-management metaphor in fact. A good manager, or coach has
massive amounts of slack. Busy-ness and multitasking are the enemies of
Agility. We work in the knowledge industry. What we need then is time to
think, to be still, to ponder. We need to create space, not action. If
you really want to hire someone good, then give yourself time to do
this, and do it well. There are no templates for this.
Sorry to be preachy, but I feel very strongly that when we start looking
for formulas, or even to take someone else's work and try to apply it
wholesale to our own work we completely miss the point of what we are
trying to do... In the words of the Scrum Alliance, to "transform the
world of work".
Tobias
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* George Dinwiddie * http://blog.gdinwiddie.com <http://blog.gdinwiddie.com/>
Software Development http://www.idiacomputing.com <http://www.idiacomputing.com/>
Consultant and Coach http://www.agilemaryland.org <http://www.agilemaryland.org/>
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srinivas chillara ceezone@yahoo.co.in [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
2016-01-14 03:18:25 UTC
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"all while not triggering corporate antibodies."
Delectable phrasing.

Maybe Michael should consider posting this in the internal boards, might be easier as the filters for an acceptable job discreption (in all possiblity) will be lower.


cheersSrinivashttp://ceezone.wordpress.com


From: "George Dinwiddie ***@idiacomputing.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]" <***@yahoogroups.com>
To: ***@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, 13 January 2016 8:54 PM
Subject: Re: [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT] ScrumMaster Job Description

  Hey, everyone,

I think the hard time you're giving Michael is unwarranted. He's not
some newby trying to follow a formula. It's quite clear to me that he's
looking to colleagues for inspiration on a rather mundane task that's
not central to his coaching, but necessary to help in the context in
which he currently finds himself.

If a group within an org wants to hire a Scrummaster, they probably have
to deal with the HR department. That HR department wants a Job
Description for their processes and advertisements. The work of a
Scrummaster varies a lot, so it's hard to write a succinct job
description that covers the bases, doesn't limit the role, and might
attract people with the right skills and attitudes, all while not
triggering corporate antibodies.

I would find it time-consuming to write this from scratch, and would
feel that I had bigger fish to fry than this one document. I, also,
would ask friends for advice and examples that would help me develop my
thoughts. There are plenty of obviously terrible examples on the job
boards, but I've never searched them for good examples.

Michael, I suggest trying at the Google Group "Lonely Coaches Sodality."
It's specifically designed for coaches who sometimes need fellow coaches
for feedback and ideas.

- George
Post by ***@yahoo.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
Hm, I don't know many people who seek advice from a juggler. Unless they
also want to juggle. Are you teaching juggling?
The plate-spinning metaphor is a very dangerous one—a very old-think,
project-management metaphor in fact. A good manager, or coach has
massive amounts of slack. Busy-ness and multitasking are the enemies of
Agility. We work in the knowledge industry. What we need then is time to
think, to be still, to ponder. We need to create space, not action. If
you really want to hire someone good, then give yourself time to do
this, and do it well. There are no templates for this.
Sorry to be preachy, but I feel very strongly that when we start looking
for formulas, or even to take someone else's work and try to apply it
wholesale to our own work we completely miss the point of what we are
trying to do... In the words of the Scrum Alliance, to "transform the
world of work".
Tobias
--
----------------------------------------------------------
* George Dinwiddie * http://blog.gdinwiddie.com
Software Development http://www.idiacomputing.com
Consultant and Coach http://www.agilemaryland.org
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Michael Wollin yahoo@mercurysw.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
2016-01-14 03:51:17 UTC
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I have what I need. Or rather, my client does. Now to coach the leadership. Wish me luck. :)

On Jan 13, 2016, at 10:18 PM, srinivas chillara ***@yahoo.co.in [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT] <***@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

"all while not triggering corporate antibodies."

Delectable phrasing.


Maybe Michael should consider posting this in the internal boards, might be easier as the filters for an acceptable job discreption (in all possiblity) will be lower.


cheers
Srinivas
http://ceezone.wordpress.com



From: "George Dinwiddie ***@idiacomputing.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]" <***@yahoogroups.com>
To: ***@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, 13 January 2016 8:54 PM
Subject: Re: [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT] ScrumMaster Job Description


Hey, everyone,

I think the hard time you're giving Michael is unwarranted. He's not
some newby trying to follow a formula. It's quite clear to me that he's
looking to colleagues for inspiration on a rather mundane task that's
not central to his coaching, but necessary to help in the context in
which he currently finds himself.

If a group within an org wants to hire a Scrummaster, they probably have
to deal with the HR department. That HR department wants a Job
Description for their processes and advertisements. The work of a
Scrummaster varies a lot, so it's hard to write a succinct job
description that covers the bases, doesn't limit the role, and might
attract people with the right skills and attitudes, all while not
triggering corporate antibodies.

I would find it time-consuming to write this from scratch, and would
feel that I had bigger fish to fry than this one document. I, also,
would ask friends for advice and examples that would help me develop my
thoughts. There are plenty of obviously terrible examples on the job
boards, but I've never searched them for good examples.

Michael, I suggest trying at the Google Group "Lonely Coaches Sodality."
It's specifically designed for coaches who sometimes need fellow coaches
for feedback and ideas.

- George
Post by ***@yahoo.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
Hm, I don't know many people who seek advice from a juggler. Unless they
also want to juggle. Are you teaching juggling?
The plate-spinning metaphor is a very dangerous one—a very old-think,
project-management metaphor in fact. A good manager, or coach has
massive amounts of slack. Busy-ness and multitasking are the enemies of
Agility. We work in the knowledge industry. What we need then is time to
think, to be still, to ponder. We need to create space, not action. If
you really want to hire someone good, then give yourself time to do
this, and do it well. There are no templates for this.
Sorry to be preachy, but I feel very strongly that when we start looking
for formulas, or even to take someone else's work and try to apply it
wholesale to our own work we completely miss the point of what we are
trying to do... In the words of the Scrum Alliance, to "transform the
world of work".
Tobias
--
----------------------------------------------------------
* George Dinwiddie * http://blog.gdinwiddie.com
Software Development http://www.idiacomputing.com
Consultant and Coach http://www.agilemaryland.org
----------------------------------------------------------
Charles Bradley - Professional Scrum Trainer and Coach chuck-lists2@emailchuck.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
2016-01-14 19:51:24 UTC
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+100 to George's comments.  I respect Michael, George, and Tobias, but I think we are pouncing too hard here.  If Michael was some command and control Project Manager thinking he understands Scrum, I might be more sympathetic to pouncing.  But he is not that, and has proven so on this list and in other forums.  So, I'm going to chalk this up to everyone having the best of intentions, and a miscommunication between the parties.
We all are in "buffer overload" mode at times, and we recognize that is unsustainable and sub optimal.  But accidents happen... and uncertainty... and complexity... etc.
Personally I would think that Michael would be an idiot not to look elsewhere for starting point ideas.  Someone posted some sort of snarky "let me google this for you" type thing, unprofessional and uncalled for, IMO.  When I come to this and similar lists, I want BETTER than Google.  The amount of trash on the internet, esp wrt Scrum, is alarming.  I give kudos to Michael to coming to one of the best forums in the world on this subject... and for wanting... BETTER than Google.
How about we all be a little bit nicer?  And Michael, to be fair, it might help buy some good will with responders  if you indicate the efforts you have gone to prior to coming to our awesome forum for help -- just so we know that you've done some of your own homework first, and so that we don't repeat your efforts.  OTOH, your original request was uber nice.  Kudos for that my friend!  I wish you well, and... Scrum On!

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Would someone be kind enough to forward me a decent job description for a ScrumMaster SUITABLE for submitting to a corporate HR to process as a contractor requisition? I appreciate the help.
Michael</snip>-------
Charles Bradley
Chief Executive Officer
Professional Scrum Trainer
http://AgileSoftwareTraining.com
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From: "George Dinwiddie ***@idiacomputing.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]" <***@yahoogroups.com>
To: ***@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 8:24 AM
Subject: Re: [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT] ScrumMaster Job Description

Hey, everyone,

I think the hard time you're giving Michael is unwarranted. He's not
some newby trying to follow a formula. It's quite clear to me that he's
looking to colleagues for inspiration on a rather mundane task that's
not central to his coaching, but necessary to help in the context in
which he currently finds himself.

If a group within an org wants to hire a Scrummaster, they probably have
to deal with the HR department. That HR department wants a Job
Description for their processes and advertisements. The work of a
Scrummaster varies a lot, so it's hard to write a succinct job
description that covers the bases, doesn't limit the role, and might
attract people with the right skills and attitudes, all while not
triggering corporate antibodies.

I would find it time-consuming to write this from scratch, and would
feel that I had bigger fish to fry than this one document. I, also,
would ask friends for advice and examples that would help me develop my
thoughts. There are plenty of obviously terrible examples on the job
boards, but I've never searched them for good examples.

Michael, I suggest trying at the Google Group "Lonely Coaches Sodality."
It's specifically designed for coaches who sometimes need fellow coaches
for feedback and ideas.

  - George
Post by ***@yahoo.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
Hm, I don't know many people who seek advice from a juggler. Unless they
also want to juggle. Are you teaching juggling?
The plate-spinning metaphor is a very dangerous one—a very old-think,
project-management metaphor in fact. A good manager, or coach has
massive amounts of slack. Busy-ness and multitasking are the enemies of
Agility. We work in the knowledge industry. What we need then is time to
think, to be still, to ponder. We need to create space, not action. If
you really want to hire someone good, then give yourself time to do
this, and do it well. There are no templates for this.
Sorry to be preachy, but I feel very strongly that when we start looking
for formulas, or even to take someone else's work and try to apply it
wholesale to our own work we completely miss the point of what we are
trying to do... In the words of the Scrum Alliance, to "transform the
world of work".
Tobias
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Adam Sroka adam.sroka@gmail.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
2016-01-14 20:30:58 UTC
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Someone comes to the Internet for advice and we are supposed to be nice to
them!? Are you new? ;-)

Job descriptions, in general, are a poor implementation of something that
was a bad idea to start with. So are HR departments.

However, if you want to be an agent of change you have to expect to hold
your nose over bad ideas daily. My hat is off to Michael. They literally
could not pay me enough money...


On Thursday, January 14, 2016, Charles Bradley - Professional Scrum Trainer
+100 to George's comments. I respect Michael, George, and Tobias, but I
think we are pouncing too hard here. If Michael was some command and
control Project Manager thinking he understands Scrum, I might be more
sympathetic to pouncing. But he is not that, and has proven so on this
list and in other forums. So, I'm going to chalk this up to everyone
having the best of intentions, and a miscommunication between the parties.
We all are in "buffer overload" mode at times, and we recognize that is
unsustainable and sub optimal. But accidents happen... and uncertainty...
and complexity... etc.
Personally I would think that Michael would be an idiot not to look
elsewhere for starting point ideas. Someone posted some sort of snarky
"let me google this for you" type thing, unprofessional and uncalled for,
IMO. When I come to this and similar lists, I want BETTER than Google.
The amount of trash on the internet, esp wrt Scrum, is alarming. I give
kudos to Michael to coming to one of the best forums in the world on this
subject... and for wanting... BETTER than Google.
How about we all be a little bit nicer? And Michael, to be fair, it might
help buy some good will with responders if you indicate the efforts you
have gone to prior to coming to our awesome forum for help -- just so we
know that you've done some of your own homework first, and so that we don't
repeat your efforts. OTOH, your original request was uber nice. Kudos for
that my friend! I wish you well, and... *Scrum On!*
<snip>
Would *someone be kind enough* to forward me a decent job description for
a ScrumMaster SUITABLE for submitting to a corporate HR to process as a
contractor requisition? I *appreciate the help.*
Michael
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*Sent:* Wednesday, January 13, 2016 8:24 AM
*Subject:* Re: [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT] ScrumMaster Job Description
Hey, everyone,
I think the hard time you're giving Michael is unwarranted. He's not
some newby trying to follow a formula. It's quite clear to me that he's
looking to colleagues for inspiration on a rather mundane task that's
not central to his coaching, but necessary to help in the context in
which he currently finds himself.
If a group within an org wants to hire a Scrummaster, they probably have
to deal with the HR department. That HR department wants a Job
Description for their processes and advertisements. The work of a
Scrummaster varies a lot, so it's hard to write a succinct job
description that covers the bases, doesn't limit the role, and might
attract people with the right skills and attitudes, all while not
triggering corporate antibodies.
I would find it time-consuming to write this from scratch, and would
feel that I had bigger fish to fry than this one document. I, also,
would ask friends for advice and examples that would help me develop my
thoughts. There are plenty of obviously terrible examples on the job
boards, but I've never searched them for good examples.
Michael, I suggest trying at the Google Group "Lonely Coaches Sodality."
It's specifically designed for coaches who sometimes need fellow coaches
for feedback and ideas.
- George
Post by ***@yahoo.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
Hm, I don't know many people who seek advice from a juggler. Unless they
also want to juggle. Are you teaching juggling?
The plate-spinning metaphor is a very dangerous one—a very old-think,
project-management metaphor in fact. A good manager, or coach has
massive amounts of slack. Busy-ness and multitasking are the enemies of
Agility. We work in the knowledge industry. What we need then is time to
think, to be still, to ponder. We need to create space, not action. If
you really want to hire someone good, then give yourself time to do
this, and do it well. There are no templates for this.
Sorry to be preachy, but I feel very strongly that when we start looking
for formulas, or even to take someone else's work and try to apply it
wholesale to our own work we completely miss the point of what we are
trying to do... In the words of the Scrum Alliance, to "transform the
world of work".
Tobias
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Software Development http://www.idiacomputing.com
Consultant and Coach http://www.agilemaryland.org
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'Steve Ash' steve@ootac.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
2016-01-11 18:47:30 UTC
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The actual format/layout will depend on your own HR dept's wishes; without
that, it is impossible to do as you ask, I would suggest.

Whatever the format, the content should be based on the Scrum Guide
description with the addition of certification (CSM or PSM (I or II)) and
whatever previous experience you desire.



Simples



Steve Ash
Michael Wollin yahoo@mercurysw.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
2016-01-11 18:49:56 UTC
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I’d be giving it to a manager to do that.
The actual format/layout will depend on your own HR dept’s wishes; without that, it is impossible to do as you ask, I would suggest.
Whatever the format, the content should be based on the Scrum Guide description with the addition of certification (CSM or PSM (I or II)) and whatever previous experience you desire.
Simples
Steve Ash
'Steve Ash' steve@ootac.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
2016-01-11 19:09:03 UTC
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Given your OP and your 'give it to a manger' reply, I have no idea what you
are asking for!!



They do say email is the worst form of communication!!



If you can tell us what your responsibilities are toward this job spec and a
bit about the background to your situation (spinning plates is not
helpful!), then we may be able to help



Steve
Michael Wollin yahoo@mercurysw.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
2016-01-11 19:25:29 UTC
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Kindly disregard. And thanks for the offer.
Given your OP and your ‘give it to a manger’ reply, I have no idea what you are asking for!!
They do say email is the worst form of communication!!
If you can tell us what your responsibilities are toward this job spec and a bit about the background to your situation (spinning plates is not helpful!), then we may be able to help
Steve
Jesse Houwing jesse.houwing@gmail.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
2016-01-11 19:28:51 UTC
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Charles Bradley keeps a nice senior scrum Master description:

http://www.scrumcrazy.com/Towards+a+Good+Scrum+Master+Job+Description
Post by Michael Wollin ***@mercurysw.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
Would someone be kind enough to forward me a decent job description for a
ScrumMaster SUITABLE for submitting to a corporate HR to process as a
contractor requisition?
I appreciate the help.
Michael
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tobyanon@yahoo.com [SCRUMDEVELOPMENT]
2016-01-11 20:07:11 UTC
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Define "SUITABLE" ...or take a look at this: How to Write an Agile Job Ad https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-write-agile-job-ad-tobias-mayer


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