Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast

Karen Suarez: Beyond Process Compliance, True Indicators of Agile Team Maturity Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. For Karen, success as a Scrum Master is measured by how well the team functions autonomously. She evaluates this through several key indicators: the team's ability to tackle tough topics, including when someone isn't carrying their weight; their willingness to embrace and resolve conflicts; the product's flexibility in responding to market and customer feedback; and most importantly, whether team members proactively suggest solutions themselves. Karen emphasizes that her ultimate goal is to help the team reach a state where they no longer need her guidance, as this represents true maturity and self-organization. Self-reflection Question: How comfortable is your team with addressing conflict directly, and what could you do to create psychologic