As a Scrum Master focused on fostering an environment for my teams where people can fully contribute and innovate, I understand the importance of feeling safe, supported, and valued at work. Psychological safety – the ability to be your authentic self and feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and ideas without fear of judgment or retaliation – has been shown to be a major component of successful teams.  

As a Scrum Master, I have seen the benefits of self-managed teams and how they can lead to increased productivity, better collaboration, and improved job satisfaction. However, fostering a self-managed team is not an easy task. It requires a lot of effort and dedication from the Scrum Master and the team members, as well as cooperation from management. 

​Remote scrum teams have become the new normal in many workplaces. With the pandemic, remote work has become a necessity, leaving many teams to figure out how to build trust and strong relationships with their colleagues. One of the most important aspects of any successful team is developing psychological safety.