The Scrum Master is accountable for establishing Scrum and for the team's effectiveness. In practice that means teaching, coaching, removing obstacles and protecting the events, for the team, the Product Owner and the wider organisation. The Scrum Master has no authority over the work itself, which is why the role depends on influence, not instruction.
The Daily Scrum is a 15-minute event for the Developers to inspect progress towards the Sprint Goal and adjust the plan for the next day. It turns into a status report when it is aimed at a manager instead of at the work. This post shows what the Scrum Guide actually requires and how to keep the event useful.
A project manager is accountable for delivering a project to plan: scope, schedule, budget and risk. A Scrum Master is accountable for the team using Scrum well, and for removing what holds it back. The first manages the work. The second serves the team that manages itself. They overlap less than their job titles suggest.
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