What do these people do? We are paying former teachers, former cheerleaders and former stay at home moms more money than software engineers to do what exactly? Some of the highest paid people at the bank and I don’t know what they do.
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In a conservative company with limited funding, it’s crucial to maximize ROI. Redirecting funds from redundant roles like Scrum Masters or Agile Coaches to hiring quality developers can drive tangible outcomes. Skilled developers directly contribute to product innovation and delivery, which is a smarter investment for lean organizations.
They are barely more useful than the DEI teams
They call a ton of meetings that are completely useless. Waste an incredible amount of worker's time to stroke their egos. Official note takers, taking credit for the work of others. They add absolutely nothing to the business or bottom line. Uselessness stealing a check.
Don't sweat it....it's a passing trend which will phase out over the next couple years.
In the Gen AI era, where automation and intelligence can streamline processes and decision-making, roles like Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches often become redundant. Empowering teams with the right tools and fostering a culture of self-organization and accountability is far more effective than relying on process enforcers.