What's the Difference between a Scrum Master and a Project Manager

How does a Scrum Master differ from a Project Manager? It’s a common question, and the answer is… ‘substantially’. Let’s look at why they may seem similar and how, in fact, the roles are very different.
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In this video, I discuss comparisons under 4 headings:
• Scope of Leadership
• Constituency
• Context
• Certifications and Training
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⏱ Chapter Markers...
00:00 - What are the differences between a Project Manager and a Scrum Master?
00:26 - The similarities between a Project Manager and a Scrum Master
01:45 - The big differences between a Scrum Master and a Project Manager
03:16 - Detailed comparisons between a Project Manager and a Scrum Master
03:34 - Scope of Leadership
05:03 - Constituency
06:27 - Context
07:36 - Certifications and Training
08:59 - Concluding remarks: Scrum Masters and Project Managers
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There seems to be a drive in some places to replace project managers with scrum masters, as if they are somehow the same, but scrum masters are a bit better. That's wrong in many ways. Each has a job to do and, while their roles overlap, it's a different job. Learn more by watching the video and, for a fuller introduction to scrum, check out my Scrum 101 video: th-cam.com/video/ojpTDcdm0vQ/w-d-xo.html

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[@andrewoates8723]

To the point, as ever. This gives me the context to push back on ad hoc implementations of scrum / agile in my org. Thank you

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[@MASTERMIND2295]

Thanks for a very good explanation 👍

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[@christosraptis961]

Thank you Mike!

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Good explanation 🙏👍👍👍👍🚀

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Thank you very much!