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Advanced Scrum Master: Coach Like ICP-ACC, Lead Beyond A-CSM

  Introduction The role of a Scrum Master has evolved far beyond facilitating daily stand-ups and removing impediments. In today’s fast-paced Agile world, organizations expect Scrum Masters to coach teams, influence leadership, and drive cultural change . If you’re already a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM) , the next step is mastering advanced coaching and leadership skills—similar to what the ICAgile Certified Professional in Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC) emphasizes. This article explores how an advanced Scrum Master can coach like ICP-ACC and lead beyond A-CSM to unlock true organizational agility. Scrum Master Evolution: From Servant Leader to Agile Coach When you first start as a Scrum Master, your focus is mostly on: Ensuring teams understand Scrum. Facilitating ceremonies (Daily Standup, Sprint Review, etc.). Removing blockers for the development team. But as you advance: You become a coach instead of a mere facilit...