…he explores the vital role of sustainability in Agile methodologies with expert guest, CEO of Integral Agile and author of the upcoming book Reimagine Transformation, Leor Herzfeld. [2:09] - Leor delves into the meaning of human sustainability, explaining its significance and impact. [4:33] - Brian discusses the inherent resistance to…

…next class opens. Software development teams are under immense pressure: tightening budgets, the need to do more with less, the threat and promise of AI, and the imperative to deliver faster, with higher quality. I’ve talked to teams that believe that agile can help them navigate these challenges, but they…

…products. For a new team in an organization that is also new to Scrum, this can be a challenging and time-consuming job. At first, a Scrum Master may spend time educating the team about the Scrum framework itself. The Scrum Master may have to convince the team that, yes, something…

What is the Role of Product Owners in Scrum? What is a product owner? The role of a product owner in Scrum is to work with stakeholders to create a vision of the product they wish to create and communicate that product vision to the Scrum team and stakeholders. It…

…isn’t easy. Give a team too much advice, and they’ll start relying on the Scrum Master to make every decision. But don’t give enough, and the team’s growth will stall. Solve too many problems yourself, and the team may start expecting you to fix every issue. Ignore some problems, and…

…of whether a Scrum team can ever get so good that they no longer need a Scrum Master. In this post, I’ll address a closely related topic: Assuming that the role of Scrum Master does not go away, what is the career path for a Scrum Master? In my experience,…

…make better hiring and team-building decisions. Overview What role does personality play in creating successful team dynamics? Today, on the Agile Mentors Podcast, Brian sits down with Dr. Ryne Sherman, of Hogan Assessments, and the co-host of The Science of Personality Podcast for an in-depth discussion on how personality assessments…

…if you’re a new team. A new team will need someone who takes on the job of learning enough about Scrum to guide team members into it. As the team gains experience, and I typically mean a lot of experience, it may be able to get by without a Scrum…

…order to keep their team operating at its best. Overview Today, on the Agile Mentors Podcast, Brian sits down with Mike Cohn, the CEO of Mountain Goat Software to discuss the role of a leader role in Agile. Listen in as Mike and Brian share their combined years of knowledge…

…Schliep explore the evolving role of Agile coaching, the challenges coaches face in today’s market, and the skills needed to thrive in a shifting industry. They break down the differences between Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches, discuss how to develop a personal coaching style, and emphasize the importance of integrity…

…is little or no role for leaders of agile teams. Nothing could be further from the truth. In The Biology of Business, Philip Anderson refutes this mistaken assumption: Self-organization does not mean that workers instead of managers engineer an organization design. It does not mean letting people do whatever they…

…been moved into that role and are wondering if being a Scrum Master is right for you. The first question people ask is, Is Scrum Master a good job? Yes. There are plenty of good reasons to become a Scrum Master; the job is in demand and pays well. A…

…they can calculate the team’s cost per point. The team’s product owner can use this cost per point to make decisions. For example, suppose a team’s cost per point is $2,000. Their product owner could then estimate that a 10-point product backlog item will cost about $20,000 and be able…

…adopt Agile practices, the role of leaders in creating an inclusive culture, and the power of sharing stories in building a strong community. Listen Now to Discover: [01:17] - Brian introduces us to the guest, Anu Smalley, who has a lot of experience in Agile coaching and consulting. She’s also…

…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 In this episode of the Agile Mentors…