1. From Project Manager to Scrum Master The true story of a PMP who took the leap Stephanie Ockerman Cardinal Solutions Group sockerman@cardinalsolutions.com

2. Discovery Transition Comparison Challenges Conclusion

3. Planning Organization Risk Management Communication Leadership Learning Mission Accomplished

4. THIS MAKES ME CRAZY! Multi-Projecting Documentation Accountability Email Status Reports

5. But what is a Project Manager supposed to be?

6. A project manager is the person responsible for accomplishing the project objectives and managing the constraints of the project management triangle. Project managers are organized, passionate, and goal-oriented people who understand their strategic role in how organizations succeed, learn, and change. Project Managers are change agents. They work well under pressure and are comfortable with change and complexity in dynamic environments. Project Managers are always improving their own and their teams’ skills through lessons-learned reviews at project completion. But what is a Project Manager supposed to be?

9. When I saw the Agile light Embrace Change Focus and Collaborate Transparency Deliver Value Frequently Business Prioritization Sustainable Pace

10. Perfect Partners: The Trusted PM & the Rebel Agilist

11. Curiosity. Learning. Self-exploration. Kanban Path to Agility PM Training Development & Facilitation Learning the Theory Personal Life Scrum Team BA Role Scrum Team BA Role Scrum Master

12. d Agile Mindset Shift Individual SuccessTeam Success Assigning Tasks Empowered, Self-Organizing Decisions Based on Costs and Schedules Decisions Based on Maximizing Business Value Up-Front Planning Plan Emerges ManagementAdaptive Leadership Controlling Change Embracing Change

13. d Responsible for project success through planning and coordinating; assigning and tracking tasks; managing scope, issues and risks; tracking schedule and budget. ProjectManager ScrumMaster Ensures Scrum is understood and enacted by adhering to Scrum theory, practices, and rules. Protects team members from distractions. Helps spread Agility through the organization.

14. d PlanFacilitate Emergence Direct Guide and Empower Control Inspect and Adapt Monitor Dig In ProjectManager ScrumMaster

15. Awesome PM  Awesome Scrum Master Understanding the iron triangle… and using it! Planning and Forecasting Communication Skills Understanding of organizational challenges Facilitation Skills Team Focus Courage

16. Embrace the Agile values and principles. How to Make the Leap: PM to Scrum Master Read the Scrum Guide. If you think it sounds easy, read it again. Dive deeper in your learning. Get exposure to Agile. Bring an Agile mindset and techniques to your current role. PM an Agile Project. Ask for a Scrum Master opportunity. Take a Dev Team role. Network in the Agile community. Find a mentor. Bring an Agile mindset and techniques to your current role. PM an Agile Project. Ask for a Scrum Master opportunity. Take a Dev Team role. Network in the Agile community. Find a mentor.

17. Don’t make stuff up. Don’t make all of the decisions. Don’t be the hero. Don’t babysit. Don’t become the admin. Beware of Bad Habits Don’t speak for the Business. Don’t carry the SDLC flag.

18. Passion ValuesSkills Why is Scrum Master the best fit for me?

19. Want to know more? Books Software in 30 Days Agile Estimating and Planning Coaching Agile Teams Books Software in 30 Days Agile Estimating and Planning Coaching Agile Teams Online www.scrum.org/community kenschwaber.wordpress.com www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/blog www.jrothman.com/blog/mpd Online www.scrum.org/community kenschwaber.wordpress.com www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/blog www.jrothman.com/blog/mpd Community COHAA PMICOC Agile PM LIG Community COHAA PMICOC Agile PM LIG Feedback and Questions Stephanie Ockerman sockerman@cardinalsolutions.com Feedback and Questions Stephanie Ockerman sockerman@cardinalsolutions.com