Hey! I wrote code 20 years ago - I'm offended 🤣. It sounds like you have a nag, not a SM.

Exactly. I try to continue to facilitate retrospectives or drop in to a standup as an observer as a "health check". Always keep the lines of communication open when possible.

And avoiding zombies is probably the #1 problem I've encountered too. I do appreciate PO/manager attendance at DSUs to influence *slight* adjustments to the daily goals (e.g. to emphasize importance of triaging a new bug) but it requires coaching to achieve the right balance.

Reading Tress now & loving the artwork!