| Aspect | Lean Agile Coach | Scrum Master |
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| Certifications | SAFe, ICAgile, Scrum Alliance | CSM, PSM |
| Work Environment | Enterprise-wide, strategic coaching | Team-focused, project-specific |
| Role Focus | Implementing Agile at scale, organizational change | Facilitating Scrum processes, removing team impediments |
While both roles promote Agile principles, a Lean Agile Coach works across the organization to drive Agile transformation, whereas a Scrum Master primarily supports individual Scrum teams. The coach's scope is broader, focusing on strategic change, while the Scrum Master concentrates on team-level Agile practices.