Flying a plane and facilitating an Agile team may seem like worlds apart, but there’s a surprising overlap in the skills and mindset required. Let me explain!
As a private pilot, you need to:
✈️ Chart the course: Understand the destination and create a clear flight plan.
✈️ Monitor instruments: Continuously track progress, making adjustments as conditions change.
✈️ Adapt to turbulence: Be prepared to navigate unexpected weather or air traffic disruptions.
✈️ Communicate effectively: Coordinate with air traffic control and passengers to ensure everyone is informed and safe.
Similarly, a SAFe Scrum Master:
🛠️ Facilitates team alignment: Ensures the team understands the goals and the backlog is prioritized.
🛠️ Tracks team progress: Uses Agile metrics and ceremonies to monitor the team’s health and delivery.
🛠️ Handles roadblocks: Identifies and resolves impediments so the team can stay on course.
🛠️ Communicates across levels: Serves as a bridge between the team, Product Owners, and Release Train Engineers, ensuring clarity and alignment.
In both roles, success isn’t about commanding but enabling – creating an environment where others can excel. Pilots ensure a smooth journey for passengers; SAFe Scrum Masters guide their teams to deliver value predictably and efficiently.
I love being a SAFe Scrum Mater / Agile Coach and I love flying planes! It makes perfect sense given the similarities.
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