This document lists 10 things that can frustrate a ScrumMaster, including doing tasks outside the sprint backlog, hiding impediments, not communicating with the product owner during sprints, ignoring definitions of done, claiming to have nothing to do when the sprint backlog is not complete, last minute preparation for sprint reviews, not splitting large tasks, chronic tardiness, constantly asking what task to do next, and disrupting scrum meetings. The document is authored by Marc Löffler, a certified scrum professional and agile coach.

1. 10 things to drive your ScrumMaster crazy Marc Löffler (@scrumphony)

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3. No. 1 Keep doing tasks that are not part of the sprint backlog.

4. No. 2 Hide your impediments. They will for sure vanish on their own.

5. No. 3 Don’t talk to the PO during the sprint. Never.

6. No. 4 Ignore the definition of DONE when finishing your tasks and backlog items.

7. No. 5 Stand in front of the sprint backlog and say “I’ve nothing to do” or “None of the tasks are for me” (even better if 90% of the tasks are still open).

8. No. 6 Prepare for the Sprint Review 5 minutes before it starts.

9. No. 7 Don’t split your tasks into smaller ones even if you know they will take the whole sprint.

10. No. 8 Be late, always.

11. No. 9 Ask the ScrumMaster continuously which task you should do next.

12. No. 10 Disturb any scrum meeting by starting multiple additional discussions on different topics or phoning somebody.

13. Thanks for your attention Contact details Marc Löffler [email_address] http://www.scrumphony.com Twitter: @scrumphony