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9mo

a scrum master

Manager interferes too much in scrum team

New project, new team setup, I am the only old scrum master. They hired an IT manager from Delloi*e meaning full consulting mindset, not the mindset of IT. Now we follow SAFe This guy interferes in how a scrum master should work, handle the team. He even said wants the team to come at 10.30 and leave at 7.30 He even said I will make devs work 10 hours each day So basically that same consulting toxic habits he wants to carry forward to here. Now if we scrum master try to give a feedback, he takes it in ego and will never agree and oppose it How as a scrum master can I handle this situation? How can I make him stop interfering in the team? Suggestion please

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a content writer

9mo

Hie, Talk to the team! See if they're feeling the same way.🤷‍♂️

a team manager

9mo

[a content writer](username) Yeah, If the team's on your side, it'll be harder for the boss to ignore you.

a deputy manager

9mo

[a content writer](username) arey bol to raha hai, Ego par lag jaati hai manager sahab ke

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an assistant manager

9mo

You're the scrum master, and you know what's best for your team. He should respect this and give you enough space. Don't be afraid to stand up for yourself and your team's needs.

mohmaya

9mo

works at

Cipla

[an assistant manager](username) Agreed!

hrterminator

9mo

currently not working

You can have an open conversations with the IT manager, focusing on how his interference might negatively impact the team's productivity.

a chat and email support executive

9mo

[outstandingbruce](username) Yeah, If the interference messes with the numbers, show 'em the data.

hrterminator

9mo

currently not working

[a chat and email support executive](username) In my past organization attrition rate was very high due to Managers interference

importantscorpion

9mo

works at

Info Edge

[outstandingbruce](username) If that doesn't work, maybe you could bring in a neutral party, like a HR representative or a higher-up, to mediate the situation. They might be able to help both of you find a compromise.

greatking

9mo

A Team Lead

[outstandingbruce](username) I understand! This is super toxic.

a deputy manager

9mo

Totally feel your bro !! Usually whenever a new manager or boss joins in they try to take the control and never appreciate the old running process. Sometimes in good as a new person can see the improvement areas and implement the same. But sometime as a manager you have to unlearn things to get into the new environment. Unfortunately your Manager is from big 4 and things and mindset is totally different there... You mentioned you are old in the system so i think open conversation is the only key to assist you here. Just talk to him share your working experience with previous manager even if it hits his ego (Not sure job to satisfy his ego) Do you have any option to connect with HR for this