What is the role of a Scrum Master?
Updated Feb 20, 2026
Short answer
A Scrum Master is a servant leader who ensures Scrum practices are followed, removes blockers, and helps the team improve continuously.
Deep explanation
🔹 Core Responsibilities
- Facilitate Scrum events
- Remove blockers
- Coach team on Agile principles
- Protect team from distractions
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🔹 What Scrum Master is NOT
- Not a project manager
- Not a task assigner
- Not a team boss
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🔹 Workflow Impact
- Identifies bottlenecks
- Improves team velocity
- Ensures continuous delivery
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🔹 System-Level Insight
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