David shares his first exposure to Scrum in 2007 during a two-day training seminar organized by his then-employer. This led him and his colleagues to experiment with Scrum in their workplace, with David volunteering to be the Scrum Master. Application and Evolution of Scrum Mastery: David discusses applying Scrum principles both in an academic setting and later as a product owner in a Toronto startup. He reflects on the evolution of his understanding of the Scrum Master role, emphasizing its complexity and the importance of having positional authority and experience in technology and business domains. Insights on the Scrum Master Role: The conversation delves into the changing perceptions of the Scrum Master role, with both agreeing it's not an entry-level position but one requiring experience and authority. They note a trend where the role has been misunderstood and diminished, advocating for a return to viewing it as a leadership position. Advice for Aspiring Scrum Masters and Resources: David advises new Scrum Masters to understand the agreements within their teams, focus on the concept of 'Definition of Done,' and foster relationships beyond work. He recommends the book The Wisdom of Teams and shares his involvement in training and consulting and his book about the Phoenix payroll system failure in Canada's federal government. 🔗 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices