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Scrum Master—How do I make developers effective?

Make your developers more effective, even if you are not technical. In this workshop, learn how Scrum Masters can remove blockers, improve collaboration, support Product Owners, and help developers perform better to increase overall Scrum Team effectiveness.

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Improving the effectiveness of the Scrum Team is the key responsibility of the Scrum Master. The effectiveness of a Scrum team is driven by many factors, as there are at least 3 different elements that are part of the Scrum Team: the Product Owner, the Developers, and the Scrum Master themself. 

To make the Scrum Team effective, the Scrum Master will have to work on their own skills first so that they become effective, and often that is the easier part. Secondly, the Scrum Master also knows how to help the Product Owner to manage the Product Backlog, work with stakeholders, and even come up with a good product vision and goals.

However, the real challenge often comes with the developers. The developers are technical folks, and one common question that lingers (in my experience) on the mind of most Scrum Masters is, "How do I help these technical folks when I am not really technical enough?"

Do you also often have this, though? If yes, then this workshop is for you.  

When one focuses on the effectiveness of a Scrum Team, there are many factors that can help improve the effectiveness—collaboration, technology, engineering practices, decision-making, and others. Technical effectiveness is just one aspect of it.

In this workshop, I will help you explore the aspects that can improve developer effectiveness. As we will work together, you should be able to:

Course Topics

This topic explains the key factors that make developers truly effective in a Scrum Team. You will understand how collaboration, clarity of goals, technical practices, communication, and team environment influence developer performance. The session will help you identify the difference between being busy and being effective and how effectiveness contributes to delivering real value in every sprint.

In this topic, you will explore the common obstacles that reduce developer effectiveness. These may include unclear requirements, constant interruptions, lack of technical practices, poor collaboration, unrealistic expectations, or weak team support. You will learn how to recognize these problems early and understand their impact on delivery, quality, and team morale.

This topic focuses on the practical role of the Scrum Master in supporting developers. You will learn how to remove impediments, improve communication, encourage better engineering practices, and create an environment where developers can focus on delivering value. The session will also explain how a Scrum Master can help without needing deep technical expertise.

This topic explains how to evaluate developer effectiveness using meaningful indicators instead of only relying on velocity. You will learn how to observe team behavior, delivery consistency, quality, collaboration, and stakeholder satisfaction. The session will help you understand what to measure, what not to measure, and how to track improvement over time.

About the Speaker

Agilemania Speaker

Piyush Rahate Partner Consultant - PST, SPC & Agile Coach

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About the Speaker

With over 19 years of experience in product development spanning domains such as banking, insurance, automotive dealerships, telecommunications, web hosting, e-commerce, and real estate, Piyush is an experienced agile consultant.

Area of Expertise:

  • Coach, consult, and train professionals on Agile and Scrum
  • Achieving agility within teams and organizations
  • Mentoring and supporting Scrum Masters
  • Product delivery and management

Piyush's mission is to help organizations and teams adopt Agile ways of working and achieve greater agility in their product development processes. This involves coaching, consulting, and training individuals and teams on various Agile methods, practices, and processes. Being a Professional Scrum Trainer, Piyush is also passionate about helping organizations, teams and individuals to build skills to adopt Scrum to achieve better value delivery.

Learning Outcomes

After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the key factors that define developer effectiveness in a Scrum Team
  • Identify common issues that prevent developers from performing at their best
  • Apply practical techniques to help developers overcome day-to-day challenges
  • Support developers without needing deep technical knowledge
  • Create a work environment that encourages focus, collaboration, and quality
  • Use the right indicators to measure improvement in developer effectiveness
  • Evaluate whether changes made by the Scrum Master are actually helping the team
  • Improve overall Scrum Team effectiveness by strengthening developer performance. 

Who is this workshop for?

  • Scrum Masters
  • Agile Coaches
  • Agile Leaders
  • Project Managers
  • Program Managers
  • Product Managers
  • Product Owners
  • Anyone who wants to improve the effectiveness of developers can do so.
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Testimonials

What Participants Say About Our Trainers

The two-day training session was highly engaging, informative, and delivered with great authenticity. Piyush Rahate is an excellent trainer with a witty and approachable style. He explained concepts using practical, real-life scenarios, which made the learning very relatable and easy to understand. One of the most impressive aspects was how quickly he was able to build a strong connection within the group. The sessions were well-balanced with interactive activities, both at the group and smaller team levels, making the learning experience enjoyable and dynamic. I usually find it difficult to stay focused during long sessions, but this training kept me fully engaged throughout. The energy, structure, and facilitation truly reflect the qualities of a great Scrum Master. Wishing all the very best to Piyush Rahate and Agilemania for their future endeavors.
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Aleya Bose

Participant | PSM-I

21 Mar - 22 Mar, 2026

Piyush is a great teacher. I love his philosophical tidbits/ anecdotes. I am eager to have a chat with him over coffee anytime.
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Sriram R

Participant | PSM-I

14 Feb - 15 Feb, 2026

Helped to learn concepts from its roots.
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Subhrajyoti Dutta

Participant | PSM-A

07 Feb - 08 Feb, 2026

I recently attended a Scrum class by the trainer Piyush Rahate, and it was an outstanding experience. The instructor was highly knowledgeable and engaging, making complex concepts easy to understand. The course combined theory with practical exercises, which helped me apply Scrum in real-world situations. I particularly appreciated the focus on collaboration and learning from peers, as well as the helpful resources provided. By the end of the class, I felt confident and equipped to implement Scrum in my own work environment. Highly recommend this course for anyone looking to enhance their Agile skills!
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Madhuri Reddy

Participant | PSM-I

10 Jan - 11 Jan, 2026

I recently attended the PSPO (Professional Scrum Product Owner) training conducted by Piyush, and it was an excellent experience. Piyush demonstrated deep expertise in Scrum principles and product ownership, making complex concepts easy to understand through practical examples and real-world scenarios. What stood out most was his interactive teaching style—he encouraged discussions, answered questions patiently, and ensured that every participant was engaged throughout the sessions. The use of case studies and hands-on exercises helped bridge the gap between theory and practice, making the learning highly applicable to day-to-day product management challenges. Piyush also shared valuable insights on stakeholder management, backlog refinement, and maximizing product value, which were extremely relevant and actionable. His clarity, enthusiasm, and ability to simplify challenging topics made the training both informative and enjoyable. I would highly recommend Piyush to anyone looking to strengthen their understanding of Scrum and excel as a Product Owner.
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Vinay karthik

Participant | PSPO

03 Jan - 04 Jan, 2026

I recently attended the Professional Scrum Master I training, and it was an excellent experience. The trainer(Piyush Rahate) was incredibly insightful and engaging throughout the sessions. He took the time to address all of our questions thoroughly and showed genuine interest in the real challenges we face at work. His practical examples and clear explanations made the concepts easy to understand and apply. Overall, the training was highly valuable, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to deepen their Scrum knowledge.
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Santosh kumar

Participant | PSM-I

22 Nov - 23 Nov, 2025

I have a very good learning experience with my Tutor - Piyush. The way he took the process of explaining the things by real time examples and activities wrt Scrum Master course is really good.
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Vasuki Narasimhan P

Participant | PSM-I

25 Oct - 26 Oct, 2025

I would totally recommend sessions from Mr Piyush Rahate , because he keeps the class engaged with the help of several activities & also giving us a right POV through our wrong answers which overall build our learning & the fact, we can remember well :)
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Muskan Prasad

Participant | PSM-I

13 Sep - 14 Sep, 2025

The PSPO Advanced training was highly engaging and really changed how I look at product ownership. It broke the static view of a PO as just a scribe or gatekeeper, and opened my eyes to how the role truly wears multiple hats in different scenarios. The design of the training made it even more impactful, discussing chunks of concepts and then diving into breakout group activities to solve product-oriented problems over the two days. A big shoutout to Piyush Rahate for being an awesome coach who made the learning experience so valuable.
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Subham Dalai

Participant | PSPO-A

16 Aug - 17 Aug, 2025

I attended the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM1) training course, conducted by Piyush Rahate on August 9-10, 2025. The two-day session was highly professional and exceptionally well-structured. Mr. Rahate demonstrated a comprehensive command of the Scrum Framework, and his pedagogical approach was both clear and effective. He successfully facilitated a professional learning environment, ensuring the material was not only understood but also practically applicable. I found the training to be of a very high standard and would formally recommend it to professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge of Scrum.
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Aishwarya Arun

Participant | PSM-I

09 Aug - 10 Aug, 2025

FAQs

This workshop is ideal for Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, Project Managers, Product Owners, Tech Leads, and anyone responsible for improving team performance in Agile teams.

No. This workshop is designed especially for Scrum Masters and Agile professionals who are not from a technical background but want to support developers effectively.

Improving team effectiveness is a key skill for Scrum Masters and Agile Leaders. This workshop helps you build practical skills that are valued in Agile, Scrum, and project management roles.

You will learn how to identify what makes developers effective, remove common blockers, improve collaboration, support product owners, and measure team effectiveness.

Yes. The workshop focuses on one of the most important responsibilities of a Scrum Master—improving the effectiveness of the Scrum Team, especially developers.

Yes. Agile Coaches, Delivery Managers, and Leaders will learn practical ways to improve engineering effectiveness, team collaboration, and decision-making.

 

The workshop includes practical discussions, real scenarios, and actionable techniques that you can apply directly in your team.

Most Scrum trainings focus on framework basics. This workshop focuses on real challenges Scrum Masters face while working with developers and technical teams.

 

Yes. You will learn how to identify what is stopping developers from performing well and how to help the team improve without needing deep technical expertise.

Enrolling in this classroom training is simple. Payment can be made using a debit/credit card, including MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or PayPal. Once payment is made, an acknowledgment will be automatically emailed to the candidates.

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