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1. What is Scrum Master?

Scrum is defined as an Agile project management framework used to implement complex software development projects. Many large, well-known companies in Vietnam have adopted Agile/Scrum approaches such as Viettel, Vin Group, Golden Gate, Techcombank, Prudential, Bosch, MSB, NAL etc. 

A Scrum Master is responsible for guiding the Scrum team, which includes the Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Development Team, to implement the Scrum process and framework effectively. Specifically, the Scrum Master helps remove impediments, facilitate meetings like the Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning and Retrospectives, coach the team in Scrum values/practices, and ensure transparency and process adherence. They act as a servant-leader, empowering self-organizing teams while also protecting them from outside interferences to help maximize productivity and deliver results.

2. Key responsiblities of a Scrum Master

• Ensuring all team members clearly understand the Product Owner's requirements and goals to develop the product accordingly.

• Facilitating an effective working environment for the team by providing necessary tools and resources.

• Identifying each member's strengths and helping distribute work reasonably based on their skills. Also supporting members to overcome weaknesses.

• Removing any impediments or roadblocks faced by the team during a Sprint.

• Conducting regular Daily Stand-up meetings for status updates and progress monitoring.

• Organizing and leading planning meetings, retrospectives and reviews.

• Coaching the team on Scrum practices and values like self-organization and cross-functionality.

• Ensuring transparency of processes and adherence to the Scrum framework.

• Protecting the team from external interferences and distractions.

• Reporting progress to management and stakeholders.

3. Key skills of a Scrum Master

• Strong knowledge of Scrum framework and Agile methodologies.

• Excellent communication and listening skills to facilitate discussions.

• Problem solving orientation to remove blockers faced by teams.

• Sense of accountability for successful delivery.

• Planning abilities to organize work, schedule meetings etc.

• Time management and ability to multitask between teams.

• Coaching and mentoring mindset to grow team members.

• Comfort working in self-organizing, autonomous teams.

• Interpersonal skills to understand people and influences.

• Adaptability to changes in priorities or team composition.

• Attention to detail for meeting documentation.

• Change management approach for process tweaks.

• Basic understanding of technical concepts for context.

4. Key points to become a Scrum Master 

• Relevant education in fields like IT, engineering is an added advantage.

• Fundamental knowledge of Scrum framework, principles, and ceremonies.

• Professional certifications like Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM) I, II, III to prove capabilities.

• Hands-on training through workshops and online courses.

• Practical experience as a team member inScrum/Agile projects to understand perspectives.

5. Salary range of a Scrum Master

• International companies pay Scrum Masters in the range of $2000-3000 per month.

• Local Vietnamese companies offer salaries between $700-2000 per month.