…planning and doing in Agile environments. Boris shares how a bias toward action isn’t about skipping steps—it’s about shortening the cycle between idea and feedback, especially when knowledge gaps or fear of mistakes create inertia. They unpack why experimentation is often misunderstood, what leaders get wrong about failure, and how…

…this episode of the Agile Mentors Podcast, Brian Milner is joined by longtime Agile Mentors Community member and enterprise-level Scrum Master Brian Campbell to explore the core skills every Scrum Master needs, beyond the textbook answers. Drawing from 13+ years of experience, Brian Campbell shares how flexibility, empathy, and situational…

…practices to cultivate on agile projects. What Is Agile Collaboration? Agile collaboration is the practice of working together effectively within an agile framework, such as Scrum, to achieve common goals. Agile collaboration is about fostering a high-performing team culture where team members work together, hold each other accountable, and continuously…

…class dates. “We’re going agile!” To teams struggling with the chaos of waterfall or other non-agile ways of working, this can be a welcome battle cry: the start of a new and exciting journey toward higher productivity, quality, and job satisfaction. But for some, it can be the beginning of…

…Allison Pollard on the Agile Mentors Podcast to discuss the age-old question: Should Scrum Masters be technical? Tune in for Allison’s insights during this thought-provoking episode. Overview Today, on the Agile Mentors Podcast, Brian sits down with Allison Pollard to tackle the age-old question: “Should Scrum Masters be technical?” Allison…

…software delivery on the Agile Mentors Podcast. Overview On this episode of the Agile Mentors Podcast, join Brian as he welcomes guest Carlos Nunez, to explore the origins, debunk myths, and unlock the potential of DevOps in optimizing software delivery. Listen in to explore DevOps, its tools, and its profound…

…insightful episode of the Agile Mentors Podcast. Overview In this episode of the Agile Mentors Podcast, Brian Milner sits down with Lucy O’Keefe to unpack the organizational dysfunctions highlighted in their talk at the Scrum Gathering. They delve into how culture can significantly hinder Scrum adoption and discuss other common…

…and incremental nature of agile makes an agile approach seemingly less compatible with project governance or oversight. Traditional, sequential approaches to project management are a more natural fit with management’s desire for oversight on projects. The purpose of project oversight, commonly called governance, is to make sure a project does…

…views on Scrum and agile. With Mountain Goat Software, she delivers both our CSM and CSPO courses. Interested in Training with Julie? Click here to see her upcoming certified Scrum course dates.—Mike Frameworks like Scrum are fantastic for solving business problems, and companies continue to transition to agile to achieve…

…as they unveil how Agile methodologies are revolutionizing legal practices for improved client experiences and smarter workflow efficiency. Overview In this episode of the Agile Mentors Podcast, Brian sits down with John Grant to discuss using Agile methodologies and client-focused strategies in the legal profession. Listen in as John shares…

…share his experiences using Agile tools for social and societal transformation, helping to empower marginalized communities and break the cycle of poverty. Overview In this episode of the Agile Mentors podcast, we explore how Agile can be applied outside of software development as a powerful tool for driving societal transformation…

In this episode of Agile Mentors, Brian sits down with Lance Dacy to 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…

…this episode of the Agile Mentors Podcast. Dive into how this innovative framework revolutionizes product management and fills the gaps in traditional Agile methodologies Overview In this episode Brian and Arlen Bankston delve into the intricacies of Liquid Agility, a comprehensive framework designed to enhance agile practices with its unique…

…advocacy, the challenges of agile methodologies in data 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…

…asked big questions about agile leadership nearly every day. So I thought I’d grab three of the most commonly asked questions and share quick answers with you. (These answers come from my YouTube shorts, which I publish weekly.) What Is an Agile Leader? Three qualities define an agile leader. First,…