In a Development Team with distributed members, what should the Scrum Master do for the Daily Scrum?

The approach to the Daily Scrum in a Development Team with distributed members involves the Scrum Master's role in facilitating effective communication and collaboration. A critical part of this is helping the team adhere to the principles of self-organization and empowerment while ensuring that the Daily Scrum takes place in a format conducive to all members, regardless of location.

In this context, setting up the meeting and guiding the process ensures that the team remains aligned on their goals and progress. The Scrum Master facilitates the Daily Scrum by encouraging members to share updates, challenges, and plans for the day, while allowing them to determine how they wish to structure their updates within the time-boxed duration. This does not mean dictating every aspect but rather providing a framework for a productive and focused meeting.

This choice directly supports the Scrum framework’s emphasis on continuous improvement, transparency, and communication. It fosters an environment where all team members, whether co-located or distributed, can engage meaningfully, thereby increasing the team's overall effectiveness in meeting its objectives.