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Scrum Guide Series #10: Scrum Anti-Patterns
Knowing Scrum practices is only half the battle.
Many teams claim to “do Scrum” while unknowingly introducing habits that reduce transparency, slow delivery, and prevent continuous improvement.
These common mistakes are known as Scrum Anti-Patterns.
An anti-pattern is a practice that may seem helpful initially but ultimately works against Scrum’s principles and goals.
In this blog, let us discuss the common Scrum Anti-Patterns
1. Scrum Master as Project Manager
❌ Anti-Pattern
The Scrum Master assigns tasks, approves work, and makes decisions for the team.
✅ Better Approach
The Scrum Master coaches the team and helps them become self-managing.
2. Daily Scrum as a Status Meeting
❌ Anti-Pattern
Team members report status to the Scrum Master or manager.
✅ Better Approach
Developers inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt their plan.
