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Are Agile and Scrum Dead?
https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/blog/musings-on-modern-agile-is-scrum-dead…eventually wanted Scrum and agile to go away. From what I've read lately, maybe we're there. I don’t think a week passes without some article called “Agile Is Dead.” or “Is Scrum Dead?” appearing in my browser or email. Does that mean that we are in a post-agile era? Is… -
#101: Fostering Sustainable Change with Leor Herzfeld
https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/agile/podcast/101-fostering-sustainable-change-with-leor-herzfeld…agility with Leor Herzfeld, Agile Coach and CEO of Integral Agile. Dive into the human side of sustainability and discover the 14 dimensions essential for creating a culture that truly engages. Overview In this episode of the Agile Mentors Podcast, Brian Milner sits down with Leor Herzfeld to unpack the… -
#149: How Agile Action Drives Strategy with Boris Gloger
https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/agile/podcast/149-how-agile-action-drives-strategy-with-boris-gloger…work and true strategic thinking. Overview In this conversation, Brian welcomes longtime Scrum pioneer, consultant, and author Boris Gloger to explore the tension between planning and doing in Agile environments. Boris shares how a bias toward action isn’t about skipping steps—it’s about shortening the cycle between idea and feedback, especially… -
#147: The Power of Quiet Influence with Casey Sinnema
https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/agile/podcast/147-the-power-of-quiet-influence-with-casey-sinnema…Log Subscribe to the Agile Mentors Podcast Join the Agile Mentors Community Want to get involved? This show is designed for you, and we’d love your input. Enjoyed what you heard today? Please leave a rating and a review. It really helps, and we read every single one. Got an… -
#87: Testing Beyond Assumptions with David Bland
https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/agile/podcast/87-testing-beyond-assumptions-with-david-bland…latest episode of the Agile Mentors Podcast—a must-listen for any product owner wanting to determine if their team is working on the right thing. Overview In this episode of the Agile Mentors Podcast, Brian talks all things testing with David Bland, the founder of Precoil and co-author of the book… -
#161: Test-Driven Development in the Age of AI with Clare Sudbery
https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/agile/podcast/161-test-driven-development-in-the-age-of-ai-with-clare-sudbery…conversation will sharpen your thinking about quality, ethics, and the role of human judgment in modern software development. References and resources mentioned in the show: Clare Sudbery Clare’s upcoming Software Architecture Gathering 2025 workshop Clare at GOTO AI Practice Prompts For Scrum Masters #99: AI & Agile Learning with Hunter… -
Is It Time to Do Away with Scrum’s Product Owner Role
https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/blog/is-it-time-to-do-away-with-scrums-product-owner-r…A designer will select design work. But everyone on a good Scrum team is expected to help out any way they can. Specialist Roles on Scrum In contrast to the role of team member are the roles of product owner and Scrum Master. These roles can be thought of as… -
#152: The Five Pillars of Real Agile Improvement with Mike Cohn
https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/agile/podcast/152-the-five-pillars-of-real-agile-improvement-with-mike-cohn…essential pillars that take Agile from “just the motions” to meaningful, measurable impact. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at their revamped course built for real team transformation. Overview In this episode of the Agile Mentors Podcast, Brian is joined by longtime collaborator and Agile thought leader Mike Cohn for a… -
#129: 2025: The Year Agile Meets AI and Hyper-Personalization with Lance Dacy
https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/agile/podcast/129-2025-the-year-agile-meets-ai-and-hyper-personalization-with-lance-dacy…about the future of Agile in 2025? Join Brian and Lance Dacy as they dive into the rise of AI, hyper-personalization, and how teams can balance innovation with customer focus. Plus, discover actionable insights to navigate a rapidly evolving landscape—don’t miss this forward-looking discussion! Overview In this episode of the… -
#163: Should We Go Back to the Office? It Depends. with Lance Dacy
https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/agile/podcast/163-should-we-go-back-to-the-office-it-depends-with-lance-dacy…frequent guest and fellow Agile coach Lance Dacy for a wide-ranging conversation about remote work, in-office mandates, and the big question: what actually boosts team performance? Together, they explore what we’ve learned (and what we haven’t) in the five years since COVID reshaped the way we work. With studies offering… -
The Certainty of Uncertainty
https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/articles/the-certainty-of-uncertainty…about how closely the design implemented in the code will match the design we’ve drawn on the walls. Most significantly, we’re uncertain about exactly what it is we are developing. In his book Simultaneous Management, Alexander Laufer groups uncertainties into two categories: means uncertainty and end uncertainty. Means uncertainty refers… -
What Is a Product?
https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/blog/what-is-a-product…would be a product. Agile consulting services would be a product. A painting would be a product. A product can be a something physical (the chair). It can be a digital product (Microsoft Office, an ebook or streaming videos). It also can be a service (consulting on how to adopt… -
The Five Pillars of a Successful Agile Transformation
https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/blog/the-five-pillars-of-a-successful-agile-transformationAn agile transformation is the ongoing process of adopting agile values, principles, and practices to improve business outcomes. Successful agile transformations result in cost savings, improved customer satisfaction, and faster time to market. Agile transformations don't succeed by accident. Sustainable change takes time, effort, commitment, and planning. Most organizations know… -
#133: Trending Agile: Scrum Masters, AI, and the Future of Agile
https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/agile/podcast/133-trending-agile-scrum-masters-ai-and-the-future-of-agileThe Agile Alliance partners with PMI—what does it mean for Agile’s future? Plus, how AI is reshaping Scrum Master roles and why honesty (even when it stings) is the key to career growth. Brian Milner and Cort Sharp tackle these hot topics in a no-holds-barred discussion. Overview In this episode… -
#120: Agile in Gaming with Clinton Keith
https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/agile/podcast/120-agile-in-gaming-with-clinton-keithHow does Agile fit into the fast-paced, high-stakes world of game development? Clinton Keith, author of Agile Game Development, spills the secrets from his time working with some of the top studios in the industry and explains why adapting Agile to gaming is both a challenge and a game-changer. Overview…
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