…agility, and building a culture that actually works. Overview Brendan Wovchko, CTO at Ramsey Solutions, joins Scott Dunn to talk about what it really takes to lead Agile teams inside a large, fast-moving organization. From developing leadership habits to navigating team dynamics and staying grounded in purpose, this conversation is…

…discuss integrating Agile and Scrum practices into the world of data science. Overview In this episode of the “Agile Mentors” podcast, Brian sits down with Lance Dacy to discuss integrating Agile and Scrum practices in the world of data science. Tune in to gain insight into the importance of feedback,…

…with those of the team and organization. Listen Now to discover: [01:09] - Brian welcomes Bob Galen as a special guest on the podcast. [01:30] - Brian and Bob discuss the concept of inside-out mastery for an agile coach. [02:32] - Bob explains that the agile coaching growth wheel emphasizes…

…an agile approach like Scrum. While the Scrum Guide states that the rules are ‘immutable,’ clinging to the rulebook mindlessly only holds you back. Instead, you need to know which rules Scrum teams can flex (and when), and which agile principles should always be adhered to. Brian and Mike share…

…with valuable tips for team appreciation and building a positive culture within the Agile community. Listen Now to Discover: [00:45] - Brian welcomes listeners to this special Thanksgiving week show. [01:22] - Brian shares his thanks for those he and Mike Cohn were able to meet at Agile 2023. [02:09]…

…you read through the Scrum Guide, the picture it paints is of the desired end result - what the team/organization should look like when finished. There’s surprising little said though about how you get from where you are to where you want to eventually be. Enter the topic of Agile…

…and how embracing a culture that is pro work-life balance can lead to not only enhanced well-being for your team members but also help them be more productive. Overview Today on the Agile Mentors Podcast, Brian Milner is walking listeners through the hidden drawbacks of pushing teams to their limits…

…A self-organizing (aka self-managing) team is one that has the ability and autonomy to determine how best to accomplish its work within the boundaries and constraints put in place by its leaders. Self-organization doesn’t mean the team is unmanaged or anarchic; it means the team organizes itself around tasks, responsibilities,…

What separates a solid Scrum Master from a great one? In this episode, Brian Milner sits down with veteran Scrum Master Brian Campbell to talk about the balance between being empathetic, staying grounded, and knowing when it’s time to move on. Overview In this episode of the Agile Mentors Podcast,…

The ability for a team to self-organize around the goals it has been given is fundamental for effective agile teamwork and applies to all agile methodologies, including Scrum. In fact, the Agile Manifesto includes self-organizing teams as a key principle, saying that “the best architectures, requirements, and designs emerge from…

…quality, or to increase team member job satisfaction. And, of course, many organizations adopt agile in the hope of achieving some combination of these benefits. But, for as many benefits as there can be to agile, there seem to just as many fallacies. In this article, I’d like to bust…

…out new tools, adopt Scrum or another framework, and perhaps bring in agile coaches. Some organizations start small, with one or two teams so that they can uncover challenges and learn from their experiences before expanding their effort. Others go all in, transitioning many teams at once. (Read more about…

…great as I think Scrum is, I don’t think Scrum is right for every team in every situation. 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…

Today, Certified Scrum Trainer Scott Dunn shares his insights about the pain felt when leadership doesn’t listen—and what you can do today to combat this problem. Scott is a popular trainer here at Mountain Goat Software, known for his empathy, sincerity, and practical enthusiasm for making Scrum stick. Want to…

…and its impact on team dynamics. [8:01] - McCaul explains how effective communication and a compelling narrative can help teams grasp their value during a transformation. [10:40] - McCaul advocates for going beyond the basic 'why' by incorporating testimonial narratives to create more meaningful connections. [14:39] - Brian suggests using…