According to the results of the 13th annual State of Agile survey, Scrum remains the most widely used Agile framework and reported benefits among Scrum adopters include:

•   Ability to manage changing priorities,
•   Increased project visibility,
•   Business alignment,
•   Improved team morale and productivity,
•   Project cost reduction, and
•   Ability to better manage distributed teams.

Scrum is easy to learn but difficult to master. This makes the Scrum Master role even more important in influencing your nonprofit’s ability to achieve a true state of agility. Scrum Masters embody Agile principles, remove impediments, spread best practices, coach teams, and facilitate Scrum Events. Their efforts directly translate into a more productive application of Scrum.

There is no better way to increase Scrum knowledge saturation than to send your Scrum Masters to a workshop where they are taught by qualified and experienced instructors, surrounded by peers from other businesses, and witness first-hand examples of how Scrum is drastically improving the way nonprofits approach work. They will return to your nonprofit better prepared to lead your Agile transformation. Investing in certifications and licenses shows team members that you are vested in their long-term success and in providing them with opportunities for professional growth.

When your Scrum Master attends our Scrum Master class, designed by Dr. Jeff Sutherland, the co-creator of Scrum, they will receive training that establishes a better understanding of the Scrum Framework, lean principles, Scrum Master techniques and best practices, patterns of high-performing teams, and nonprofit specific case studies. They will be connected with a network of professionals who can provide advice along their journey to agility.

Earning the Scrum Master certification proves that your Scrum Master has a deep understanding of the Scrum roles, events, and artifacts and is well equipped to coach teams. They will have established a solid foundation from which they can work with team members to promote the use of transparency and face-to-face interactions, provide clarity in terms of roles and responsibilities within the framework, create an open environment where team members can collaborate effectively, and generate excitement about the solutions the team creates which translates into a better operating model for your nonprofit and more value delivered to your community. We hope to see you at our next Scrum Master class!