Our management doesn't: A Kick in the ScrumBut - Episode 2

Overview
This Medium post by Sjoerd Nijland examines the mismatch between Scrum teams that are diligently practicing Scrum and management that fails to grasp or support the framework. It highlights the friction this creates and offers practical advice on navigating and influencing management to better align with agile principles.

Key Takeaways

• Scrum teams can encounter resistance when leadership does not understand Scrum.
• Open communication and education are vital to bridge the gap.
• Demonstrating measurable outcomes helps gain management buy-in.
• Leaders should foster an environment that respects agile values.

Who Would Benefit

• Engineering managers and tech leads.
• Scrum Masters and agile coaches.
• Product owners dealing with unsupportive leadership.
• Developers interested in improving organizational agility.

Frameworks and Methodologies

• Scrum
• Agile principles
• Lean thinking