Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenches
1,339 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 128 ratingsEvery week day, Certified Scrum Master, Agile Coach and business consultant Vasco Duarte interviews Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches from all over the world to get you actionable advice, new tips and tricks, improve your craft as a Scrum Master with daily doses of inspiring conversations with Scrum Masters from the all over the world. Stay tuned for BONUS episodes when we interview Agile gurus and other thought leaders in the business space to bring you the Agile Business perspective you need to succeed as a Scrum Master.
Some of the topics we discuss include: Agile Business, Agile Strategy, Retrospectives, Team motivation, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Backlog Refinement, Scaling Scrum, Lean Startup, Test Driven Development (TDD), Behavior Driven Development (BDD), Paper Prototyping, QA in Scrum, the role of agile managers, servant leadership, agile coaching, and more!
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Story Mapping to Success And The Role of the Product Owner in Team Dynamics | Lynn Runnels-Moss
March 29, 2024 10:05 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBLynn Runnels-Moss: Story Mapping to Success And The Role of the Product Owner in Team Dynamics Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Product Owner: Story Mapping to Success And The Role of the Product Owner in Team Dynamics This episode showcases how deep engagement with problems, stakeholders, and the development team can lead to ...
Value Delivery and Team Happiness, A Possible Scrum Master Success Definition | Lynn Runnels-Moss
March 28, 2024 10:05 - 14 minutes - 20 MBLynn Runnels-Moss: Value Delivery and Team Happiness, A Possible Scrum Master Success Definition Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode, we talk about the Scrum Master’s ability to deliver value to the customer and ensure a happy, cohesive team. This episode highlights the importance of psychological safety, continuous stakeholder...
Navigating Toxic Environments, A Guide for Scrum Masters | Lynn Runnels-Moss
March 27, 2024 10:05 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBLynn Runnels-Moss: Navigating Toxic Environments, A Guide for Scrum Masters Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode, we hear a story when Lynn was working within a large, multi-company project, highlighting the destructive impact of traditional management styles in agile environments. This episode explores the importance of respect...
Challenging Success, Pushing High Performing Agile Teams Beyond Complacency | Lynn Runnels-Moss
March 26, 2024 10:05 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBLynn Runnels-Moss: Challenging Success, Pushing High Performing Agile Teams Beyond Complacency Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode, Lynn shares the nuanced challenge of leading a high-performing team into continuous improvement when complacency sets in. She shares insights on recognizing the signs of stagnation and the critical...
The Art of Psychological Safety in Agile Teams | Lynn Runnels-Moss
March 25, 2024 10:05 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBLynn Runnels-Moss: The Art of Psychological Safety in Agile Teams Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode, we talk about one of Lynn's pivotal experiences early in her career. A team was moving to Kanban from Scrum, and this transition taught her a crucial lesson about psychological safety within teams. One of the team members was ...
The Agile-Product Continuum: Phillip Starke's Blueprint for Coaching Excellence | Phillip Starke
March 23, 2024 10:05 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBBONUS: The Agile-Product Continuum: Phillip Starke's Blueprint for Coaching Excellence This episode was triggered by Phillip Starke’s blog post titled “Why agile coaches should strive to be product coaches”. You can read that blog post here, and listen in this episode to Phillip’s perspective and why he reached those conclusions. Agile to Product Coaching Transformation "Agile Coaches are already product coaches in essence, they just need to realize and embrace it fully." ...
Empathy in Action, How Great Product Owners Help Their Agile Teams Succeed | Inga Bergmann
March 22, 2024 10:05 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MBInga Bergmann: Empathy in Action, How Great Product Owners Help Their Agile Teams Succeed Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Product Owner: Empathy in Action, How Great PO’s Help Their Agile Teams Succeed This episode shines a spotlight on a Product Owner whose empathy and people-centric approach set a gold standard for the role...
The Art of Being Present: Scrum Mastery in Remote Teams | Inga Bergmann
March 21, 2024 10:05 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MBInga Bergmann: The Art of Being Present: Scrum Mastery in Remote Teams Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Inga explores the essence of a Scrum Master's success through personal anecdotes and practical tips. Success, as she depicts, is deeply rooted in trust, respect, and the ability to foster open communication. From remote work challenges to...
The Power of Conversation in Leading Change, A Story Of Transformation For An Engineering Organization | Inga Bergmann
March 20, 2024 10:05 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBInga Bergmann: The Power of Conversation in Leading Change, A Story Of Transformation For An Engineering Organization Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode, Inga shares the challenges of leading systemic changes within a growing company. From organizing leadership workshops to defining a shared product vision, Inga shares the too...
Building Stronger Teams Through Conversation, And Addressing Conflicts and Tensions | Inga Bergmann
March 19, 2024 10:05 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MBInga Bergmann: Building Stronger Teams Through Conversation, And Addressing Conflicts and Tensions Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode, we explore how teams create problems when they do not address the unspoken conflict. Inga emphasizes the critical importance of voicing concerns and the dangers of silence within team dynamics....
Behind Closed Screens, Creating Team Spirit In Remote Teams, The Do’s and Don’ts | Inga Bergmann
March 18, 2024 10:05 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBInga Bergmann: Behind Closed Screens, Creating Team Spirit In Remote Teams, The Do’s and Don’ts Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode, Inga shares a poignant story of intervention with a team fraught with tension and disconnection, despite her efforts to forge emotional bonds and navigate through recent changes. In a remote setup...
The Culture Clash, Ownership vs. Approval, a Key Difference That Affects PO’s | Dave Smith
March 15, 2024 11:05 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBDave Smith: The Culture Clash, Ownership vs. Approval, a Key Difference That Affects PO’s Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Product Owner: Openness and Decision-Making, Critical PO skills A great Product Owner embodies availability, openness to change, and a genuine interest in the product's success. How does a great PO foster ...
The Nanny McPhee Approach in Fostering Scrum Team Independence | Dave Smith
March 14, 2024 11:05 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBDave Smith: The Nanny McPhee Approach in Fostering Scrum Team Independence Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode, we discuss the Nanny McPhee approach to Scrum Mastery, where the ultimate goal is for teams to become independent and capable. Dave challenges the notion of necessity versus want in the context of a Scrum Master's pre...
Democratizing Leadership, Cultivating a Culture of Openness and Improvement in Open Source Agile Teams | Dave Smith
March 13, 2024 11:05 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBDave Smith: Democratizing Leadership, Cultivating a Culture of Openness and Improvement in Open Source Agile Teams Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. "Leadership is not about titles, it's about action." Dave's story on change leadership dismantles the myth of hierarchical leadership, advocating for a culture where anyone can step up. By intro...
Agile Adoption, How To Break Through Scrum Skepticism | Dave Smith
March 12, 2024 11:05 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBDave Smith: Agile Adoption, How To Break Through Scrum Skepticism Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode, Dave talks about the importance of team-designed processes and shares a story from a local government group in the UK. Facing skepticism and pessimism within the team, Dave illustrates the transformative power of looking for t...
The Power of Ownership, Transforming Mistakes into Growth Opportunities As An Agile Leader | Dave Smith
March 11, 2024 11:05 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBDave Smith: The Power of Ownership, Transforming Mistakes into Growth Opportunities As An Agile Leader Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode, Dave shares a compelling story that shines a light on the transformative power of ownership and learning from mistakes. He talks about a moment of oversight that led to a customer refund, h...
BONUS, Guy Kawasaki: How to Lead a Remarkable Life, based on Lessons from 200+ Interviews!
March 09, 2024 11:05 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBBONUS: Guy Kawasaki shares how to lead a remarkable life, based on lessons from 200+ interviews! In this BONUS episode we explore the latest book by Guy Kawasaki: 'Think Remarkable.' In this conversation, we explore Guy's personal journey, share lessons from his interactions with over 200 extraordinary individuals he interviewed for his Remarkable People Podcast, and unpack the key messages from his latest work that challenges us all to elevate our lives and the world around us. ...
How To Lead with Empathy, The Story of an Open-Minded Scrum Product Owner | Stephanie Cully
March 08, 2024 11:05 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBStephanie Cully: How To Lead with Empathy, The Story of an Open-Minded Scrum Product Owner Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Product Owner: Leading with Empathy, The Story of an Open-Minded PO In this episode, Stephanie discusses her experience with an exceptional Product Owner (PO) who, despite having no prior experience in Ag...
Ted Lasso Lessons That Help Define Success For Scrum Masters | Stephanie Cully
March 07, 2024 11:05 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBStephanie Cully: Ted Lasso Lessons That Help Define Success For Scrum Masters Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Stephanie defines success for Scrum Masters as their ability to foster growth within their teams and ensure the delivery of value. She emphasizes that a great Scrum Master not only demonstrates how to deliver value but also engages...
Leading Teams Through Agile Adoption, and Mindset Transformation | Stephanie Cully
March 06, 2024 11:05 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBStephanie Cully: Leading Teams Through Agile Adoption, and Mindset Transformation Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Stephanie shares a story about helping a team to move from a waterfall to an agile framework. Despite initial resistance to abandoning familiar practices, she guided the team through the change by clarifying the goals of agile ...
How A Misunderstanding Created The Opportunity For Collaboration Between A Scrum Team And Their Product Owner | Stephanie Cully
March 05, 2024 11:05 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBStephanie Cully: How A Misunderstanding Created The Opportunity For Collaboration Between A Scrum Team And Their Product Owner Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Stephanie recounts the challenges faced by a team transitioning to a new application project, marked by tension between developers and the product owner (PO), who micromanaged interf...
From Conflict to Collaboration, How To Collaboration With Skeptic Scrum Product Owners | Stephanie Cully
March 04, 2024 11:05 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBStephanie Cully: From Conflict to Collaboration, How To Collaboration With Skeptic Scrum Product Owners Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In a new team, the Product Owner (PO) was initially against Stephanie’s role as a Scrum Master, fearing loss of control. Despite the challenges, she focused on understanding the PO's objectives, maintainin...
The AI Paradigm Shift, Interview With João Moura, creator of CrewAI | João Moura
March 02, 2024 11:05 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBBONUS: The AI Paradigm Shift, Interview With João Moura, creator of CrewAI In this episode, we explore the impact that AI may have in our work, and discuss with João Moura, a key actor in the AI space about the future trends and what they mean for product development. The Journey into AI and the Genesis of CrewAI João Moura's interest in AI began during his childhood coding endeavors, a journey marked by curiosity and challenge. Despite finding AI more complex than traditional ...
From The Archive: A step by step journey to #NoEstimates | Carsten Lützen - NoEstimates Unplugged Week
March 01, 2024 11:05 - 9 minutes - 5.14 MBRead the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode, we explore the story of a team that started to question the way they did estimates. The PO would use the estimations provided by the team to make a certain number of assumptions and reports that just did not correspond to reality. In the quest to solve that problem, the team started to experiment with diff...
From The Archive: BONUS: The art, and science of making prediction with #NoEstimates | Dan Vacanti and Marcus Hammarberg
February 29, 2024 11:05 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBRead the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. We explore a real-life project that Marcus was part of, and how the #NoEstimates methods he used helped him make predictions, even if did not estimate the work to be done. About Dan Vacanti and Marcus Hammarberg Daniel Vacanti is a 20+ year software industry veteran who has spent most of the last years focusing on Lean a...
Value Over Velocity, A Product Owner’s Journey to Value-Driven Development, NoEstimates Unplugged Week | Maryse Meinen
February 28, 2024 11:05 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBMaryse Meinen: Value Over Velocity, A Product Owner’s Journey to Value-Driven Development, NoEstimates Unplugged Week This is one of a series of episodes where Product Owners explain how they used, and benefited from #NoEstimates in their work with teams. To know more about #NoEstimates, sign-up to get the first 3 chapters of the book here. Introduction to #NoEstimates Maryse Meinen shares her journey into agile and lean methodologies, highlighting a pivotal moment at...
Forecast Over Estimation, How To Transform Your Approach To Project Management, NoEstimates Unplugged Week | Luis Garcia
February 27, 2024 11:05 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBLuis Garcia: Forecast Over Estimation, How To Transform Your Approach To Project Management, NoEstimates Unplugged Week This is one of a series of episodes where Product Owners explain how they used, and benefited from #NoEstimates in their work with teams. To know more about #NoEstimates, sign-up to get the first 3 chapters of the book here. Introduction to #NoEstimates Luis Garcia, transitioning from estimation discomfort to a #NoEstimates approach as a product owne...
Using NoEstimates to Help Agile Teams Focus On Value, And Create Transparency - NoEstimates Unplugged Week | Lee Beckett
February 26, 2024 11:05 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBLee Beckett: Using NoEstimates to Help Agile Teams Focus On Value, And Create Transparency - NoEstimates Unplugged Week This is one of a series of episodes where Product Owners explain how they used, and benefited from #NoEstimates in their work with teams. To know more about #NoEstimates, sign-up to get the first 3 chapters of the book here. Exploring #NoEstimates Lee Beckett shares his journey from coder to Product Owner (PO), and how his diverse experience ...
Ceremony Over Substance, The Scrum Master Trap, And How It Affects Teams And The Product Owner | Johannes Andersen
February 23, 2024 11:05 - 20 minutes - 28 MBJohannes Andersen: Ceremony Over Substance, The Scrum Master Trap, And How It Affects Teams And The Product Owner Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Scrum Master: Beyond the Backlog, How a Great Scrum Master Helps Product Owners From a Product Owner's perspective, Johannes shares what an ideal Scrum Master looks like. This Scrum...
Autonomy as an Achievement, Empowering Self-Sufficient Scrum Teams | Johannes Andersen
February 22, 2024 11:05 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MBJohannes Andersen: Autonomy as an Achievement, Empowering Self-Sufficient Scrum Teams Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. When it comes to being a successful Agile Coach and Scrum Master, Johannes emphasises the goal of becoming unnecessary as the team matures. For Johannes, success is evident when the team autonomously conducts check-ins, eng...
The Critical Role of the Leap of Faith in Organizational Change Programs | Johannes Andersen
February 21, 2024 11:05 - 13 minutes - 19 MBJohannes Andersen: The Critical Role of the Leap of Faith in Organizational Change Programs Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode, Johannes discusses leading a small business unit through a change process to improve project flow and efficiency. Initially working in silos, the team aimed to reorganize around customer-focused produ...
Disjoint Silos, The Illusion of Teamwork and How it Affects Agile Coaches’ Work | Johannes Andersen
February 20, 2024 11:05 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBJohannes Andersen: Disjoint Silos, The Illusion of Teamwork and How it Affects Agile Coaches’ Work Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this segment, Johannes reflects on his transition from a business unit to an HR position, which initially seemed promising due to the team-based approach they embraced in HR. However, he soon discovered that...
Collaboration Over Isolated Performance, Lessons Learned as a Scrum Product Owner | Johannes Andersen
February 19, 2024 11:05 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBJohannes Andersen: Collaboration Over Isolated Performance, Lessons Learned as a Scrum Product Owner Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode, Johannes shares a personal story of his struggles as a Product Owner (PO). In his early career, Johannes believed he needed to have all the answers and provide detailed requirements alone; bu...
BONUS: Beyond Profit, How Happy Office Is Redefining Success in the Workplace | Maartje Jansen and Fennande van der Meulen
February 17, 2024 11:05 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBBONUS: Beyond Profit, How Happy Office Is Redefining Success in the Workplace, with Maartje Jansen and Fennande van der Meulen Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Maartje and Fennande's journey into the realm of happiness at work began with a blend of personal insight and professional evolution. A conversation with a neighbor about the i...
Inspiring Excellence, How the Commitment and Clarity Transforms the Performance of the Scrum Product Owner | Freddie Brown Jr
February 16, 2024 11:05 - 14 minutes - 20 MBFreddie Brown Jr: Inspiring Excellence, How the Commitment and Clarity Transforms the Performance of the Scrum Product Owner Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Product Owner: Inspiring Excellence, How the Commitment and Clarity Transforms the Performance of the Scrum PO In this segment, Freddie highlights the exceptional qualiti...
Beyond Project Completion Metrics, The Key Metrics For Scrum Masters | Freddie Brown Jr
February 15, 2024 11:05 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBFreddie Brown Jr: Beyond Project Completion Metrics, The Key Metrics For Scrum Masters Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. When it comes to defining success for Scrum Masters, Freddie invites us to go beyond conventional metrics like project completion. Key aspects include fostering collaboration, building high-performing teams, and enhancing ...
From Assessment to Action, How Scrum Masters Can Start Their Engagement With A New Team | Freddie Brown Jr
February 14, 2024 11:05 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBFreddie Brown Jr: From Assessment to Action, How Scrum Masters Can Start Their Engagement With A New Team Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode, Freddie shares a story from his role as a change agent in a team engagement. He begins with 'CCC' - coffee, conversation, and candidness - to understand the team's dynamics. Following th...
Self-Organizing For Success, How Agile Teams Need to Define and Accept Roles and Responsibilities | Freddie Brown Jr
February 13, 2024 11:05 - 14 minutes - 20.7 MBFreddie Brown Jr: Self-Organizing For Success, How Agile Teams Need to Define and Accept Roles and Responsibilities Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. This segment features Freddie discussing challenges faced by a team with undefined roles and blurred responsibilities. He recalls an experience where QA personnel doubled as Scrum Masters, lead...
From Chaos to Clarity, How A Process To Manage The Inflow Of Work to an Agile Team Transformed Their Performance | Freddie Brown Jr
February 12, 2024 11:05 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MBFreddie Brown Jr: From Chaos to Clarity, How A Process To Manage The Inflow Of Work to an Agile Team Transformed Their Performance Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode with Freddie, we explore the story of a team that was grappling with conflicting priorities. Freddie stepped in to shield the team and initiated a dialogue with t...
Effective, Protective, Result-Oriented, The Traits of a Successful Scrum Product Owner | Viktor Didenchuk
February 09, 2024 11:05 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBViktor Didenchuk: Effective, Protective, Result-Oriented, The Traits of a Successful Scrum Product Owner Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Product Owner: Effective, Protective, Result-Oriented, The Traits of a Successful PO When describing a great Product Owner and how they work, Viktor focuses first on effective communication;...
Reflect, Review, Succeed, How To Develop Your Own Success Routine As A Scrum Master | Viktor Didenchuk
February 08, 2024 11:05 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBViktor Didenchuk: Reflect, Review, Succeed, How To Develop Your Own Success Routine As A Scrum Master Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Viktor discusses the definition of success for Scrum Masters, emphasizing the goal of making oneself redundant. For Viktor, success involves the team being self-sufficient in facilitating conversations and f...
Behind the Scenes, Helping A Company Pivot From Enterprise To SaaS, And How To Help Agile Teams Change | Viktor Didenchuk
February 07, 2024 11:05 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBViktor Didenchuk: Behind the Scenes, Helping A Company Pivot From Enterprise To SaaS, And How To Help Agile Teams Change Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode, Viktor discusses the transition of his company's focus from an enterprise-centric product to a SaaS offering. The main challenge was establishing an incident management pr...
Leadership Lessons, Managing Agile Team Anxiety Sparked by Rumors | Viktor Didenchuk
February 06, 2024 11:05 - 14 minutes - 20 MBViktor Didenchuk: Leadership Lessons, Managing Agile Team Anxiety Sparked by Rumors Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this segment, Viktor shares his experience with a team affected by a rumor about organizational changes. The rumor, lacking official communication, grew and significantly impacted the team's dynamics. Team members felt dif...
Breaking the Ice, How To Turn a Tough Agile Retrospective Around | Viktor Didenchuk
February 05, 2024 11:05 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBViktor Didenchuk: Breaking the Ice, How To Turn a Tough Agile Retrospective Around Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode, Viktor, shares a challenging experience in conducting retrospectives. He faced difficulty in initiating conversations among engineers, who prefer concrete specifics over discussing feelings. Despite his facili...
Beyond Frameworks, A Vision for Agile Coaching Excellence with Rahul Bhattacharya | Rahul Bhattacharya
February 03, 2024 11:05 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBBONUS: Beyond Frameworks, A Vision for Agile Coaching Excellence with Rahul Bhattacharya Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode, we explore Rahul’s experience with Agile Coaching and how he developed his coaching approach systematically and beyond any frameworks. His latest book is: Coaching Agile: A guide for Agile Coaches and S...
From Interference to Empowerment, Overcoming Micromanagement Tendencies in a Scrum Product Owner | Kulsoom Pervez
February 02, 2024 11:05 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBKulsoom Pervez: From Interference to Empowerment, Overcoming Micromanagement Tendencies in a Scrum Product Owner Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Product Owner: Customer-Centric Product Owner, Focused On Clear Prioritization And Collaboration With The Scrum Team Kulsoom shares insights on the traits of a great Product Owner (P...
Fostering Team Collaboration in Scrum, The Essence of Agile Leadership For Scrum Masters | Kulsoom Pervez
February 01, 2024 11:05 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBKulsoom Pervez: Fostering Team Collaboration in Scrum, The Essence of Agile Leadership For Scrum Masters Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. When it comes to success for Scrum Masters, Kulsoom focuses on team empowerment and collective success. She questions whether team members are happy and engaged in their work. Kulsoom emphasizes the impor...
Creating Confident Teams, A Change Process To Tackle Agile Team Performance And Removing Impediments Continuously | Kulsoom Pervez
January 31, 2024 11:05 - 9 minutes - 13.2 MBKulsoom Pervez: Creating Confident Teams, A Change Process To Tackle Agile Team Performance And Removing Impediments Continuously Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Kulsoom shares her experience as a Scrum Master tasked with improving a team. She identified key issues like the team's size and unaddressed impediments to delivering stories. Her...
The Struggle for Team Unity, And How To Recognize Our Limits As Scrum Masters | Kulsoom Pervez
January 30, 2024 11:05 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBKulsoom Pervez: The Struggle for Team Unity, And How To Recognize Our Limits As Scrum Masters Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode, Kulsoom shares her experience with a group of skilled individuals who struggled to function as a team. As their Scrum Master, she noticed a lack of accountability and ownership, issues with completi...
Building Trust, Not Agendas, And Learning To Be A Better Scrum Master | Kulsoom Pervez
January 29, 2024 11:05 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBKulsoom Pervez: Building Trust, Not Agendas, And Learning To Be A Better Scrum Master Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode, Kulsoom discusses her challenging experience as a Scrum Master with a team new to agile in a scaled agile environment. Facing the departure of the previous Scrum Master, she steps in with determination but ...