Onboarding a Scrum Master in 7 Weeks 🦸♂
About
This template helps to integrate a new Scrum Master into the team, ensuring their understanding of company culture, team dynamics, and Scrum practices within 7 weeks.
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Preconditions
A Scrum Master has been hired and assigned to a project.
Necessary onboarding resources (documentation, tools access) are prepared.
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Main Flow
Week 1: Foundation and Orientation
Introduce the Scrum Master to company culture, values, and team structure.
Grant access to relevant documentation, schedule initial meetings, and assign a mentor.
Week 2: Team Immersion and Scrum Basics
Facilitate team introductions, review Scrum principles and events, and observe team dynamics.
Provide access to Scrum training materials and schedule shadowing sessions.
Week 3: Project Overview and Stakeholder Engagement
Introduce the Scrum Master to the project backlog, goals, and stakeholders.
Schedule meetings with key stakeholders and provide access to project-related tools.
Week 4: Active Participation and Learning
Involve the Scrum Master in team activities, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Provide ongoing support and guidance and facilitate feedback sessions.
Week 5: Scrum Leadership and Facilitation
Gradually transition the Scrum Master into a leadership role, facilitating Scrum events and guiding the team.
Provide coaching and mentorship to support their development.
Week 6: Reflection and Refinement
Review of the onboarding process, gathering feedback from the Scrum Master and team.
Facilitate a retrospective to identify areas for improvement and adjust the onboarding plan as needed.
Week 7: Integration and Ongoing Development
Celebrate the Scrum Master's successful integration into the team and discuss future development goals.
Establish a mentorship program or provide opportunities for advanced Scrum training.