How to Succeed in Obscurity

This talk focuses on the often-unseen work behind sustainable success in Agile and Scrum environments: quiet leadership, emotional labour, delayed gratification, and integrity under pressure. It reframes obscurity not as a setback, but as a critical stage where judgment, resilience, and maturity are formed, especially for Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile practitioners working behind the scenes.

Learning Objectives :

By the end of the session, attendees will be able to:
Understand why obscurity is a natural and necessary phase of professional growth.
Recognise the risks of chasing visibility and hype at the expense of long-term effectiveness.
Apply practical mindset shifts to remain grounded, patient, and effective during slow or thankless phases of work.
Strengthen personal resilience and integrity when leading teams without formal authority or recognition.
Redefine success beyond titles, applause, and outcomes—towards sustainable impact and trust.