…probably the most important Scrum event for product people as it encourages collaboration and generates the feedback required to increase the chances of creating a successful product. However, opinions on who should attend the meeting, how it should be run, and how to collect relevant feedback can change quite considerably…

…tools that elevate remote collaboration and help facilitate small group dynamics when working remotely. [09:31] - Remote work and the allure of opening the talent pool combined with less turnover is a game-changer. [10:26] - How to run a focused remote work trial to assess applicants and gather insights. [10:58]…

…impactful sprint goals, fostering collaboration, and bridging the gap between team objectives and stakeholder expectations for Agile success. Overview In this new episode of the Agile Mentors Podcast, Brian is joined by Maarten Dalmijn, author of the new book, Driving Value with Sprint Goals: Humble Plans, Exceptional Results to share…

…social contract to enhance collaboration and team dynamics. [27:00] - Vinnie delves into how understanding and leveraging both our strengths and weaknesses can lead to greater personal and professional growth. [27:31] - Vinnie underscores the critical need for mental health and self-care among agile coaches to safeguard against burnout and…

…things happen. [02:45] - Scrum Guide Tip: to progress towards resolving the biggest issues, put action items from your current sprint into your next sprint's backlog. [03:25] - You don't have to solve everything in one sprint. [03:51] - Showing your team their recent successes can help with motivation. [04:22]…

…AI is reshaping team collaboration, decision-making, and the very structure of Agile teams. Overview We keep talking about AI like it’s something that’s coming. But as Dr. Michael Housman points out, it’s already here—embedded in our tools, shaping how we collaborate, and quietly shifting the makeup of our teams. In…

…adopt agile to increase collaboration between developers and business people, to improve 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…

…an agile methodology like Scrum do two-week sprints. But I do think we might have lost something as we’ve moved to shorter sprints. It seems as if we’ve lost the ability to experiment freely and frequently. We've lost the feeling, at least, of having time for innovation. Some organizations have…

…end users in a Scrum based context to move forward and simplify product management. Listen now to discover: [00:06] - Brian introduces Roman Pichler, one of his 'agile heroes. [00:35] - Brian shares about the book Strategise, 2nd Edition. [02:54] - Roman answers the question, “What is a Product Roadmap?”…

…structure, which can encourage collaboration or silos and is the first thing within your control to influence behavior and how people collaborate. [07:15] - Karim emphasizes the importance of examining the system in place using the analogy of a gardener to explain that leaders need to create an environment that…

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…clarity, feedback culture, remote collaboration and how to keep your team “groupy” in the best possible way. References and resources mentioned in the show: Colin Fisher Collective Edge by Colin Fisher Colin's Free Newsletter LinkedIn YouTube #80: From Struggling to Success: Reviving Agile Teams with Mike Cohn #143: What Still…

…start to reshape roles, collaboration, and expectations across a team? This is a practical, honest look at what’s changing right now, where to start if you’re new to these tools, and how to think about AI as part of your team without losing sight of how real teams actually work.…

…fostering curiosity, empowerment, and collaboration is key to sustainable change. From navigating corporate roadblocks to revitalizing Agile practices, April shares actionable insights and tactics to help you take control and make a lasting impact—whether you're in a small startup or a global enterprise. References and resources mentioned in the show:…

…their role as facilitators, Scrum Masters, agile coaches, product owners, and others often need to help teams achieve consensus. This could be a product owner getting a group of stakeholders to agree on a significant objective for the coming period. Or it could be a Scrum Master wrapping up a…