Scrum Masters play a pivotal role in nurturing self-managing teams. However, the journey towards team autonomy is fraught with challenges and potential missteps that can hinder progress rather than foster growth. Guidance on self-management is often techniques-focused. Or, it lacks a system perspective. Or, it focuses on qualities that a self-managed team should have without saying how to get them. Unfortunately, at times, Scrum Masters get in the way of growing team's self-management too.

This talk delves into the essential leadership tasks of Scrum Masters in cultivating self-management within teams, highlighting key do's and don'ts gleaned from real-world experiences.