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Chief Scrum Master & Chief Product Owner - Checking in with Melissa Boggs and Howard Sublett Mar 02, 2020

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Towards the end of 2018, The Scrum Alliance restructured its organization around a new leadership model. Howard Sublett returned to the Scrum Alliance as Chief Product Owner and shortly after that, Melissa Boggs joined as Chief Scrum Master. In these new roles, they are truly leading an effort to change the world of work. In this episode of the podcast, I had a chance to check in with Melissa and Howard on how the change is going. We discuss the changes made to the way the Scrum Alliance is organized around a team model, where individuals select areas they are most passionate about and teams where they can add the most value. We also talk about how this change has impacted each of them personally, digging into the things they are most proud of, the areas they are still working on, and lessons they have learned along the way. You can catch up on all of this by checking out their Unscripted posts (see the link below.) The interview closes out with a little taste of what you can expect at the 2020 North American Global Scrum Gathering which is taking place in NYC this May. Check out Scrum Alliance Unscripted https://www.scrumalliance.org/unscripted Contacting Melissa Boggs Web: https://www.scrumalliance.org/community/profile/mboggs2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/hmngbirdagility Contacting Howard Sublett Web: https://www.scrumalliance.org/community/profile/hsublett Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/howardsublett The 2020 North American Scrum Gathering - New York City - May 11-13, 2020 https://events.scrumalliance.org/sgnyc20

RyanRipley - Fixing Your Scrum Feb 18, 2020

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Ryan Ripley wears many hats. He's a Professional Scrum Trainer, an Agile Coach, the creator of the Agile for Humans podcast, a blogger, a speaker, and now... author! Last month, Ryan and Todd Miller released Fixing Your Scrum (https://amzn.to/2Pi46En), a book chock full of real-life stories from two seasoned Agile coaches who spend their days helping organizations, teams, and individuals find a better way to work. In this episode of The Reluctant Agilist, Ryan and I talk about the book, what motivated them to write it, and how it can help you figure out ways to address some of the issues you and your Scrum Team are facing. During the interview, Ryan and I also discuss what led him to become a Professional Scrum Trainer and why he finds teaching Scrum and Agile to be such a rewarding way to spend his days. If you are going to be in NYC on February 20, 2020, Ryan and Todd will be speaking at the Agile NYC User Group. http://bit.ly/37EcB2C If you haven't checked out Ryan's podcast Agile for Humans, that is something you definitely want to do. https://ryanripley.com/agile-for-humans/ Links Fixing Your Scrum by Ryan Ripley and Todd Miller https://amzn.to/2Pi46En Agile NYC User Group Event with Ryan Ripley and Todd Miller http://bit.ly/37EcB2C Contacting Ryan Web: https://ryanripley.com/ Agile For Humans Podcast https://ryanripley.com/agile-for-humans/ Training https://ryanripley.com/training-classes/

Leadership Is Language w David Marquet Feb 04, 2020

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Leadership is Language - L. David Marquet In 2013, David Marquet’s book Turn the Ship Around (https://amzn.to/3bbE2nk) was published, introducing intent based leadership to people all over the world. Since then David has worked with thousands of companies, teams, and individuals and helped them transform the way they think about and engage with others. His new book Leadership Is Language (https://amzn.to/3b6H3p7 ) digs even deeper into intent based leadership by focusing on the subtle ways in which the words we choose impact the message we are trying to send—how it is received and acted upon by others. In this interview, David and I talk about the new book and some of the key ideas he introduces in Leadership is Language. One of concepts we focus on in the interview is blue work vs. red work, or, the thinking work we do that embraces variability and the execution work we do where we want to limit variability. As an added bonus, David shares a a tip towards the end of the interview that is absolutely going to transform your ability to get people to arrive on time for events. Leadership is Language https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780735217539 Contacting David If you’d like to reach David or learn more about Intent Based Leadership here are some links to get you started: Web: https://www.davidmarquet.com Web: https://intentbasedleadership.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ldavidmarquet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ldavidmarquet LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmarquet/ Videos In addition to the book, David posts his “Leadership Nudges” on YouTube each week: Leadership Nudges Videos: http://bit.ly/2UlglmM Live Events And if you’d like to see David in person, here are some of his upcoming events: February 12 from 11:30 - 12:30 - Watermark Conference for Women https://www.watermarkconferenceforwomen.org/speakers/david-marquet/ February 16 from 1:00 - 1:40 PM Sunday Times Life Lessons; Choose Category Business https://www.lifelessonsfestival.com/programme February 17 from 6:45 - 8:00 PM How To Academy https://www.howtoacademy.com/events/leadership-is-language-how-to-empower-your-team-through-better-communication/ February 20 - Stockholm (Crisp Event) https://www.crisp.se/kurser/intent-based-leadership-david-marquet-february-20-2020 February 21 goAgile Event https://www.eventbrite.com/e/david-marquet-brings-language-is-leadership-to-copenhagen-dont-miss-this-keynote-book-signing-and-tickets-83150069095

Agile for Non-Software Teams with Gil Broza Jan 21, 2020

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Gil Broza is back with a brand new book that answers a question that is asked in every single class I teach. Can you use Agile outside of software? The simple answer is yes. Agile practices are applied in a wide range of fields that are not IT related. What Gil has put together in his new book "Agile for Non-Software Teams: A Practical Guide for Your Journey" is a step-by-step guide to help you begin your non-software Agile journey, and in this episode of The Reluctant Agilist, Gil shares his reasons for writing the book, some of the key ideas and critical factors people should be considering before heading down this path, and when it is not a fit. Gil's Books: - Agile for Non-Software Teams: A Practical Guide for Your Journey https://amzn.to/30GLceF - The Human Side of Agile - How to Help Your Team Deliver https://amzn.to/2GnxgwZ - The Agile Mind-Set: Making Agile Processes Work https://amzn.to/2sHds4a Contacting Gil: (if you have stories to share about using Agile outside of software, he'd love to hear from you) - Web: https://3pvantage.com - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilbroza/

Understanding Trauma w Brandon Brown Jan 14, 2020

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TLDR Regardless of whether you are a traditional PM or you are working in Agile, topics like emotional intelligence, creating safety and self-care are part of the current conversation about how we approach our work. This podcast presents another side of that discussion and focuses on how different experiences and events result in trauma that can leave lasting scars that we carry with us as we interact with others. Becoming more aware of different types of trauma, how it shows up in you as well as others, will help you become a more valuable and effective leader for your teams and organizations. In this episode of the Reluctant Agilist, Brandon Brown is back to talk about trauma. Trauma takes many forms and it is something that all of us deal with, but we may not think about how it pertains to our day to day work. As we move through life, each of us experiences different things that have a lasting impact. Sometimes, these things are very obvious, sometimes they are more subtle, and sometimes we don’t realize how deeply they’ve impacted us until much later. As an example, if you’ve ever worked in an organization where you felt that your contribution was not valued or your ideas were not heard, the impact of this may stick with you long after the conditions are no longer in play. You may find, even years later, that you are still reacting to the unfortunate previous situation. Recognizing the trauma you’ve experienced in the past and finding ways to work through it will help you show up in a more open and present state for your co-workers and your team. And recognizing that others have had different, but equally significant experiences can help us offer more empathy to the people we are interacting with. If you'd like to reach out to Brandon with follow up questions, here is how you can reach him: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brbphilly/  Twitter: twitter.com/b_pbs  AboutMe: about.me/brandonrbrown

The Power of Volunteering w Reese Schmit Jan 07, 2020

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It’s the start of a brand new year! And one of the best things you can do for yourself and your career is to start volunteering for a professional organization. By offering a little of your time, you can find a path into a community of passionate PMs and Agilists who can provide support, coaching and mentoring to you as you progress in your career. In this episode of the podcast Agile Coach, Reese Schmit shares her story of how she got involved in helping out with Burning Flipside (an Austin, TX-based Burning Man event), how that led her to start volunteering for local Agile and User Groups and how that led her to become part of the team of folks who plan and run the Scrum Gathering. In the interview, Reese shares her experience of volunteering and how that work has not only helped her create valuable experiences for others but has also helped her develop a wide network of seasoned professionals in the Agile space and all the benefits that can provide. I have talked about this in previous podcasts but volunteering is one of the best investments you can make in your career. It is about giving back to your professional community, but it is also about finding the group of people who might be able to help you land your next gig. So why not start off 2020 by reaching out to a local group, PMI, the Scrum Alliance or the Agile Alliance and find a way to invest in yourself by giving back to the community. Here are some links to help you get started: Volunteering for PMI https://www.pmi.org/membership/volunteer/opportunities Volunteering for the Scrum Alliance https://www.scrumalliance.org/get-involved Volunteering for the Agile Alliance https://www.agilealliance.org/the-alliance/volunteer-signup/ Meetup.com is a great place to start searching for local professional groups who could probably use your help. https://www.meetup.com Contacting Reese LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reeseschmit/ Email: reeseschmit@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/reesendesist

2019 Retrospective - 10 Years as PMPs Working in Agile with Jesse Fewell Dec 30, 2019

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It has been 10 years since Jesse Fewell and I became Certified Scrum Trainers. We both came to it from backgrounds deeply rooted in traditional project management. We were both PMPs, which was something like a scarlet letter in the Agile community. Ten years… things have changed. In this episode of The Reluctant Agilist, Jesse Fewell and I close out 2019 with a retrospective of sorts, looking back at how things have evolved from a time where Agile and traditional project management were considered to be opposite approaches, to a place where practitioners are starting to understand how to use both for the benefit of our customers and clients. Jesse and I also look forward and share our opinions on where things are headed and what traditional and/or agile project managers need to focus on in order to stay relevant in the job market over the coming years. Happy New Year! And thank you for listening! Contacting Jesse Fewell Web: http://jessefewell.com/  Twitter: http://twitter.com/jessefewell  LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jessefewell/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/jessefewell

The Italian Dinner - How Work Flows from Release to Story to Task with Judy Neher CST Dec 27, 2019

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When I am teaching CSM and CSPO classes I frequently get questions from students who have trouble understanding how work flows from the release level down through product backlog items like User Stories on down to the task level. I do cover this in class but for some, it is not so easy to see.  In hopes of resolving this, I asked Judy Neher, a fellow Certified Scrum Trainer, to help me work through a metaphor that I hope will provide clarity on how we take work from Releases to User Stories to Tasks, how they tie back to strategy and vision and how Epics and Themes fit in as well. If you'd like to reach out to Judy with follow up questions, here is her contact info: Judy Neher  - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-neher-22ab614/  - - Twitter: https://twitter.com/judyneher

What to do when your team won't to talk In Retrospectives w Adam Weisbart Dec 08, 2019

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This episode features a student question and a special appearance by Adam Weisbart. I recently had a student in class who was struggling to get her team to participate during retrospectives. This is a fairly common problem for teams that are either trying to get the hang of how to run a retro, or teams that may have stuck with a particular tactic for so long that it has stopped working. I invited Adam Weisbart to join me for the podcast. If Adam's name sounds familiar, it may be because you've taken a class from him, seen him speak at a conference, watched the video "Shit Bad Scrum Masters Say," or because you've used his Agile Adlibs or his retrospective facilitation kit, Recess. (We'll be spending time on those last two during the interview.) If you've got teams that aren't fully engaging during your Retrospectives, you are not alone. This podcast has some ideas that should help you get that turned around. Links from the podcast Agile Retrospectives by Esther Derby and Diana Larsen https://amzn.to/2DYTBzq Retrospective Facilitator Gathering https://www.retrospectivefacilitatorgathering.org/ Sh*t Bad Scrum Masters Say https://youtu.be/GGbsgs611MM Download a free copy of Agile Adlibs http://downloadretro.com/drunkenpm Recess https://recesskit.com/ Contacting Adam Weisbart Web https://weisbart.com/

Using Improv to Improve Your Listening Skills w Jessie Shternshus Nov 19, 2019

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Jessie Shternshus founded The Improv Effect (https://improveffect.com) to help businesses reach their full potential by means of interpersonal-communication skills training. Her work includes leveraging tools and practices from improv to help individuals and organizations improve the way they interact and problem solve. Jessie is also the author of the book CTRLShift: 50 Games For 50 ****ing Days Like Today. (amzn.to/2Qy0eAi) In this interview, Jessie and I discuss ways in which improv practices can be used to improve your listening skills, develop your ability to read the room, and find more effective ways to respond. Personal Note: Jessie is brilliant, kind, and extremely patient. During the latter half of the conversation, I asked Jessie about one of the ways I often try to emphasize certain points in class or when I am presenting. In a supportive, kind, and patient way, she helped me see how that "habit" can impact the folks I am working with. I got completely schooled and I am grateful to her for the lesson. For more information on Jessie, her upcoming classes and speaking engagements: Web: https://improveffect.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessie-shternshus-04765a11/ Email: jessie@improveffect.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/theimproveffect

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