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Guide for Scrum Masters

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Guide for Scrum Masters

As a Scrum Master, Scrummy helps you facilitate better retrospectives and track team health.

Before the Retrospective

Preparation

  1. Choose a template that fits this sprint
  2. Review previous action items - were they completed?
  3. Check AI insights for patterns to discuss
  4. Set the timer duration for discussions

Creating the Board

  1. Click New Board from your dashboard
  2. Select your template
  3. Configure settings (anonymous voting, timer)
  4. Share the link with your team

During the Retrospective

Facilitation Tips

  1. Start with a check-in - how is everyone feeling?
  2. Give time for writing - 5-10 minutes works well
  3. Group similar items - look for patterns
  4. Use the timer - keep discussions focused
  5. Encourage participation - anonymous cards help quieter voices

Using AI During the Retro

  • Click AI Insights to see suggested discussion points
  • Use AI to identify patterns across multiple cards
  • Generate action items from discussion points

After the Retrospective

Wrap Up

  1. Review action items with the team
  2. Assign owners to each action item
  3. Generate AI summary to share
  4. Complete the session to archive

Follow Through

  1. Check action items in daily standups
  2. Review progress before next retro
  3. Track patterns over time

Scrum Master Dashboard

Your dashboard shows:

  • Sprint health score - overall team wellbeing
  • Action item completion - are items being done?
  • Recurring patterns - issues that keep coming up
  • Team sentiment - how is morale trending?

Tips for Success

  1. Vary your templates - keep retrospectives fresh
  2. Track action items - follow through is key
  3. Use AI insights - let data guide discussions
  4. Celebrate wins - acknowledge what went well

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