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I've been getting a lot of questions about how to help teams become more SELF-ORGANIZING. This reminds me of a blog post I wrote about 6 common problems that prevent TEAM OWNERSHIP. Are you experiencing any of these? What has helped in your experience? --> https://www.agilesocks.com/team-ownership-done/

Getting to Done: Encouraging Team Ownership - Agile Socks A lack of team ownership is a common challenge to creating a done Increment. Read about four problems that may cause this and tips for resolving them.

Scrum Masters, how are you demonstrating compassion and understanding?

Servant leadership means that people are choosing to follow you rather than being forced, or simply because there isn't a better option available. People must feel that you genuinely care about them as individuals, not just as a team that can deliver valuable outcomes.

Compassion shows up as care, concern, warmth, appreciation, and empathy. Understanding shows up as non-judgment, wanting to understand someone's
perspective and way of seeing the world, exploring what's most important to them and their desires for the future.

It takes more than just "tolerating" differences and forgiving mistakes. It takes all the openness and curiosity you can find within yourself. And then you will probably have to cultivate some more.

Comment on this post an action you are taking to demonstrate compassion and understanding for team members and stakeholders.

If you're interested in more tips, download my free Thrive As a Scrum Master Mini-Guide (link in comments).

The made a stop for reflection, relaxation, and connecting with nature in Costa Rica with Bodhi Surf + Yoga . Learn more about the book here --> https://www.agilesocks.com/mastering-professional-scrum-the-book/