…combining the Scrum Master role with the product owner role. People ask me every day if they can combine the roles of product and ScrumMaster and give both sets of responsibilities to a single person. In general, trying to fill these two roles with one person is a very bad…

…visuals can transform your role as a product owner? Join Brian as he sits down with visual storyteller Stuart Young to unravel the power of visualization in product ownership. Join them on a journey to discover the art and science behind being a successful product owner. Overview Ever wondered how…

…working on a Scrum team for years but have recently taken on a Scrum Master role, and people who have been Scrum Masters for a while, but are just now getting a certification. Do you know what all these people have in common? They have all heard various accounts, from…

…that includes the Scrum team–not just during sprint planning and sprint reviews, but throughout the sprint! But finding and pinning down product owners in a timely manner can seem impossible, especially if the product owner is unaware of how vital it is that the team have frequent access to them.…

…importance of a Scrum team’s developers and why self-organizing teams are at the heart of agile methodologies like Scrum. In this episode of the Agile Mentors podcast, Brian Milner and Sherman Gomberg discuss the evolution of one of the Scrum roles: developer. They also explain why self-organizing teams of developers…

…engineering, and the vital role of open-source communities. Discover how to better support and communicate with your developers in this insightful episode! Overview In this episode, Brian Milner interviews developer relations expert Marisa Smith to explore the vital role of developer advocates in bridging the gap between companies and their…

…this way: As a (role), I want (function) so that (business value). I later shifted to referring to the three elements as the role, goal, and reason. Ultimately I settled on just referring to them much more simply as who, what, and why. The three elements of the standard agile…

…of Agile beyond software development. Listen in as Brian shares insightful summaries featuring memorable moments and a diverse landscape of Agile wisdom shared by his esteemed guests. Categorized into topics like Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Developers, Agile’s use beyond software, general career advice, and leadership and coaching, this retrospective is…

…in a designated architect role. If the senior technical people are concerned about a particular part of the system, the product owner should prioritize a product backlog item or two in that area. This will allow the team to explore that part of the system by building some small part…

…they explore the evolving role of AI, the continuous need for leadership innovation, and the Agile community's journey towards greater accountability and effectiveness. Overview In the 100th episode, our expert panel celebrates by examining the latest trends and enduring challenges in the Agile industry. They discuss the critical need for…

…alternatives to traditional software development processes. Most people who adopt agile do so to realize the benefits of faster delivery, higher quality, products that more closely match user needs, and so on. Not everyone is so enamored of agile. Some teams and individuals balk when a mandate to “become agile”…

…countless Scrum Masters and development teams over the years. They’ve told me about good product owners and bad product owners. They know that a good product owner can turn a good product into a great product—and a bad product owner can sink a project faster than any bad technology decision.…

…practitioners in their professional development. The episode concludes with a discussion on the significance of mentorship and continuous improvement within the agile community. Tune in for invaluable insights and practical tools to enhance your agile journey. Listen Now to Discover: [1:08] - Brian welcomes Certified Scrum Trainer®, Certified Team Coach®,…

Ideally, every Scrum team has one Scrum Master, one product owner, and a small set of people the Scrum Guide calls developers. Developers (team members) are those who are doing the day-to-day work of creating the product. On a Scrum team, everyone works together to deliver the set of work…

…10) Six Things Your Team Wants from You as Their Scrum Master The tenth most popular post last year identified six things teams often tell me they want from their Scrum Masters. Among the six were praise, support, an open mind to the “rules” of Scrum, and more. Are your…