The Importance of Separating Yourself from Project Failure as a Scrum Master | Karla Merza

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Karla Merza: The Importance of Separating Yourself from an Agile Project Failure as a Scrum Master

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In this episode, Karla shares her challenging experience as a junior Scrum Master managing two teams in a large corporation. She reflects on how the teams were overwhelmed due to leadership decisions and her struggle to handle the situation. Karla emphasizes the need for Scrum Masters to separate personal responsibility from the project’s failure and offers valuable tips for staying motivated in tough situations.

Self-reflection Question: How do you handle situations where a project’s failure feels personal to you?

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About Karla Merza Karla joins us from Romania and is an Agile Professional with 10 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in empowering diverse teams and organizations worldwide. From optimizing Agile practices to enhancing tool usage, she is dedicated to expanding knowledge and driving efficiency in multicultural environments.

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