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…a leader and an Agile leader? [04:18] - How exposure to the Agile community framework organically promotes leadership. [06:47] - How the blame game stifles leaders. [08:28] - When you're afraid of blame, you’re focused on self-protection instead of moving forward. [09:38] - Why impact is more important than intention…

…On this episode of “Agile Mentors,” Chris Li joins Brian to discuss the journey to becoming an entrepreneur. They dive into everything from the importance of having a clear vision and passion to weighing the benefits of partnerships and investors. Listen in for valuable advice from Chris and Brian on…

…Luckily, we have an agile AI tool called GoatBot, available to all Agile Mentors Community members. GoatBot has been trained on every book I've published, every elements of agile report entry I've created, every blog and email tip I've ever written, and every course I've ever taught. That’s a ton…

…more that team masters agile teamwork principles and practices, the less time the Scrum Master has to spend with them, as the team is able to resolve most issues and take on responsibilities without prompting from the Scrum Master. At that point, a good Scrum Master will seek additional challenges.…

…In some situations, other agile approaches are a better fit. Most commonly that means Kanban. And so, I’m writing to introduce a guest post on Kanban from Brendan Wovchko, whom I’m happy to call a friend. Brendan is an expert at both Kanban and Scrum. He and I have co-trained…

…common measurement of an agile team is whether team members finish everything they planned in the iteration. There’s nothing wrong with assessing how adept a team is at finishing what it thinks it can. But no team should be expected to finish everything every time. That is unrealistic and leads…

…this episode of the Agile Mentors Podcast, Brian Milner welcomes longtime consultant and facilitation expert Evan Unger to dig into one of the most persistent workplace headaches: remote meetings. With decades of experience helping leaders shift from “presenting at” to true collaboration, Evan shares how a simple POPRA framework can…

…a behind-the-scenes shoutout to Agile Mentors’ own Laura Kendrick for making the show possible. Short, sweet, and soul-centered, it’s a moment to breathe, acknowledge growth, and say thanks before we sprint toward the end of the year. References and resources mentioned in the show: Five Lessons I’m Thankful I Learned…

…most misunderstood metrics in Agile. Used well, it helps a team forecast and make planning decisions. Used poorly, it becomes a productivity score that encourages inflated estimates, unhealthy comparisons, and a focus on output rather than value. In this episode, Brian and Scott discuss why leaders often reach for velocity,…

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Agile books are a great way to advance your agile development and provide you with reference material. Here at Mountain Goat Software we are pleased to offer the following books from leading agile authority Mike Cohn. With three books on agile development topics, Mike Cohn is frequently sought after as…

…sprint. Because of this, agile teams tend to develop a deep sense of team and a feeling that “we're all in this together.” The Scrum Team Role A Scrum team consists of multiple developers (team members), a product owner, and a Scrum Master. The Scrum team is accountable for all…

CNN has a list of 50 “people, products, trends, and ideas that are transforming the world of business.” Agile Software Development is #18 on the list. See more on the CNN/Money magazine site.

…to determine your ideal agile team name. Or at least a way to have a few laughs about what that name could be. The formula is simple. And the results are simply Gucci (which according to the slang dictionaries out there means highly coveted, or just good). Enjoy a little…