…meeting is designed for team members to synchronize their effort. You don't want two designers working on the same screen without each knowing about it. Similarly, someone better be working on a critical task if the sprint ends tomorrow. Done well a daily scrum meeting is energizing. People leave the…

…in which the Scrum team has much to be proud of, a great Scrum Master fades into the background while the team receives the praise. 3. Are You a Good Listener? We all know that a Scrum Master helps remove impediments to a team’s progress and productivity. That often means…

…walked in on a team doing one of these processes you might have hard time quickly deciding whether you had walked in on a Scrum team or an XP team. The differences are often quite subtle, but they are important. I think there are four main differences between Scrum and…

…tools to fit unique team workflows. References and resources mentioned in the show: Steve Spearman #43: Cultivating Agile Team Culture in a Virtual World with Richard Cheng #29: Influencing Up with Scott Dunn #71: The World of DevOps with Carlos Nunez Jira Miro Mural Trello SAFe LeSS Certified ScrumMaster® Training…

…and strategies for maintaining team collaboration and communication. Listen in for practical tips and expert advice on navigating the changing landscape of remote work. Overview In this episode of the “Agile Mentors” podcast, Brian and Richard Cheng discuss the challenges and opportunities of the ever-evolving world of remote work in…

…effectively managing and resolving team conflicts. These methods encompass the Thomas-Kilmann Instrument (TKI) framework, facilitative listening, and the use of team agreements to validate differences, ensuring that everyone feels safe and acknowledged, creating win-win solutions for all involved. Listen Now to Discover: [02:29] - How we handle conflict on our…

…face in a Scrum team environment, shedding light on common obstacles. [12:00] - Marisa explores the hurdles in developer communication, offering insights into improving dialogue and understanding. [12:55] - Mountain Goat Software offers Working on a Scrum Team, a private class to help Scrum teams foster a team dynamic that…

…Milner is SVP of coaching and training at Mountain Goat Software. He's passionate about making a difference in people's day-to-day work, influenced by his own experience of transitioning to Scrum and seeing improvements in work/life balance, honesty, respect, and the quality of work. Lucy O'Keefe has over 28 years of…

…each run successful agile coaching and training businesses. We’ve never been happier. If you find yourself working with people you don’t like and respect, work to get yourself out of that situation. You’ll be much happier. Removing Someone from the Team Never Hurts as Much as You Think It Will…

…make better hiring and team-building decisions. Overview What role does personality play in creating successful team dynamics? Today, on the Agile Mentors Podcast, Brian sits down with Dr. Ryne Sherman, of Hogan Assessments, and the co-host of The Science of Personality Podcast for an in-depth discussion on how personality assessments…

…Milner is SVP of coaching and training at Mountain Goat Software. He's passionate about making a difference in people's day-to-day work, influenced by his own experience of transitioning to Scrum and seeing improvements in work/life balance, honesty, respect, and the quality of work. Clinton Keith is a seasoned game industry…

…Milner is SVP of coaching and training at Mountain Goat Software. He's passionate about making a difference in people's day-to-day work, influenced by his own experience of transitioning to Scrum and seeing improvements in work/life balance, honesty, respect, and the quality of work. Lance Dacy is a Certified Scrum Trainer®,…

…it. 4 Reasons Your Team Might Be Resistant to Change It’s easy to observe that people are resistant to organizational change. If you’ve worked in an organization for more than a brief period, you’ve probably been resistant to change yourself. Perhaps you were told you’d have a new manager, or…

…Milner is SVP of coaching and training at Mountain Goat Software. He's passionate about making a difference in people's day-to-day work, influenced by his own experience of transitioning to Scrum and seeing improvements in work/life balance, honesty, respect, and the quality of work. Dr. Tess Thompson is a visionary leader…

…position, with a new team, or possibly an entirely new organization. It's the perfect time for reflection to determine what you can do in these first few days and weeks to set yourself up for success. So, we thought it would be a great time to take this episode of…