…and capabilities on an agile software development project. Agile product managers have been advised to prioritize based on “business value.” While this seems an appropriate goal, it is vague and provides little specific guidance. Our approach to optimizing “business value” uses tactics to minimize costs and maximize benefits through strategic…

…more sense to create agile organizations, ready to adapt to whatever comes their way. But how do you manage the effort of moving from the point you are today—whether that’s just starting to adopt an agile project management approach or fine-tuning your implementation—to a place where you can readily react…

…the Head with an Agile Rule Book Neither Scrum nor agile comes with a rule book (though some have attempted to create one). If your product has users, consider writing user stories. But stories aren’t required to be agile. If someone needs to know when you’ll deliver: estimate. If not,…

…lived by a few agile principles. Deliver Incrementally Marriott should have delivered this change to their hotels incrementally. I don’t know much about the cost of renovating a hotel. I’m sure, though, it’s cheaper to do all the rooms at once rather than doing half the rooms now and half…

…to help them implement agile culture in their fast-moving and fast-growing environments. He's also the co-creator of the Spotify Model. Today on the show, Henrik joins Brian to discuss his accidental introduction to Spotify and how he inspired the company to transition to Scrum. We discuss the leadership model that…

…this episode of the Agile Mentors podcast, Cort Sharp joins Brian to explore how to use Scrum tools in other environments outside of the software development arena. Cort shares the lightbulb moment when he realized Scrum might help him become a more effective coach for his high school swim team.…

…this episode of the “Agile Mentors” podcast, Brian sits down with Lance Dacy to explore the dynamic roles of Scrum Master and Product Owner. They delve into the fundamental differences between these roles, highlighting the unique skill sets required for each. Lance shares his valuable insights and personal experiences, shedding…

In this episode of Agile Mentors Podcast, Brian, and Scott Dunn delve into the biggest question challenging teams right now: Should they return to the office or continue to embrace remote work? Join us as we navigate the complex factors in the office vs. remote debate. Overview Across industries, the…

Join us on the Agile Mentors Podcast as Brian unveils the secrets to resolving conflicts to achieve win-win outcomes in your Agile teams. Overview Whether you're a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or an Agile coach, conflicts are inevitable and can become messy if not navigated successfully. Today, on the Agile…

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…In this episode of the Agile Mentors Podcast, Brian welcomes back longtime friend and mentor Kert Peterson for a deep dive into what product ownership looks like in a shared services environment. They explore the practical realities that differentiate shared services from traditional product teams, from endless stakeholder requests to…

…this episode of the Agile Mentors Podcast, Brian Milner welcomes Certified Scrum Trainer and Mountain Goat colleague Lance Dacy for a breakdown of the four main Scrum events, and why so many teams struggle with them. They tackle one of the most persistent frustrations teams face: the sense that Scrum…

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