Agile for Humans with Ryan Ripley and Todd Miller
Agile for Humans is a weekly podcast that focuses on the people and interactions that make agile methodologies successful. Hosted by Ryan Ripley and Todd Miller, the show aims to create safe and collaborative work environments where individuals are empowered to do their best work. Each episode explores topics related to agile practices, leadership, and team dynamics.
Episodes
Unlocking Business Agility with EBM - CHECK OUT OUR NEW BOOK!
📖 "Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management: Satisfy Customers and Improve Organizational Effectiveness" on Amazon -- https://amzn.to/4690qJy
Ryan and Todd, along with Patricia Kong and Kurt Bidner, released a new book, "Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management" (EBM), on October 31st. This book encapsulates over 10 years of their combined experience in EBM.
The b
Scrum is Hard and Disruptive 15 - Leadership is Essential
Ryan and Todd look back at a 2006 post by Ken Schwaber, which covers 15 ways Scrum is both hard and disruptive.
The fifteenth statement from Ken:
"The role of enterprise management changes from telling people what to do to leading and helping everyone do their best to achieve goals. People aren’t resources, and managers aren’t bosses."
Leadership Transition: In a Scrum environment, the role of
Esther Derby's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips
Welcome to another exciting episode of "Becoming a Scrum Master"! In this episode, host Ryan Ripley is joined by the renowned Esther Derby, a pivotal figure in the agile community and author of "Seven Rules for Positive, Productive Change" and the upcoming second edition of "Agile Retrospectives". Join us as Esther shares her rich journey in the world of Scrum and Agile methodologies.
🔗 Join Ryan
Souleymane Thiongane's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips
Welcome to a new enlightening episode of "Becoming a Scrum Master"! In this episode, we're excited to feature Souleymane Thiongane, a remarkable figure in the Scrum community, as he joins host Ryan Ripley for an engaging conversation about his journey with Scrum. From his initial discovery of Scrum as a software developer to becoming a passionate advocate and master of the Scrum framework, Souleym
Jowen Mei's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips
Jowen Mei's scrum journey began in 2010 as a C# developer in Microsoft technology. His first experience with Scrum was transformative, sparking his love for the framework due to its focus on autonomy, mastery, and purpose, such as team collaboration, TDD, and direct customer engagement.
After his initial scrum experience, Mei launched his own agile-focused startup, which faced initial challenges.
Pawel Mysliwiec's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips
Pawel Mysliwiec, a fellow professional Scrum trainer with Scrum.org, joins host Ryan Ripley on the "Becoming a Scrum Master" podcast.
Pawel's Entry into Scrum: Pawel recounts his initial, unknowing encounter with Scrum while working as a product manager on bank credit transaction software. He participated in what he later learned were Scrum meetings, such as the daily Scrum, without realizing it
Scrum is Hard and Disruptive 14 - Conflict Not Fights
Ryan and Todd look back at a 2006 post by Ken Schwaber, which covers 15 ways Scrum is both hard and disruptive.
The fourteenth statement from Ken:
"A team consists of people under pressure to do their best. Conflict is natural and the team needs to know how to deal with the conflict and have resources to draw on when needed."
Natural Conflict in Teams: The episode discusses how conflict is a na
Magdalena Firlit's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips
Magdalena discusses her transition from traditional project management to Scrum. In 2008, while experiencing project delays and rapid business environment changes, she discovered Scrum in a project management course, finding it a revelation for addressing these challenges.
Firlit highlights a pivotal moment in her journey: recognizing Scrum's ability to respond to market changes and customer need
David Sabine's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips
David shares his first exposure to Scrum in 2007 during a two-day training seminar organized by his then-employer. This led him and his colleagues to experiment with Scrum in their workplace, with David volunteering to be the Scrum Master.
Application and Evolution of Scrum Mastery: David discusses applying Scrum principles both in an academic setting and later as a product owner in a Toronto sta
Scrum Myth or Fact #1 - The Scrum Master is responsible for the personal growth of the developers
The video is part of a series in which hosts Todd Miller, and Ryan Ripley discuss common myths or facts about Scrum, encouraging viewers to participate by commenting on their opinions before watching the response.
🔍 Today's Myth or Fact: "The Scrum Master is responsible for the personal growth of the developers."
Todd and Ryan agree that the statement is a myth, emphasizing that personal growth an
Lavaneesh Gautam's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips
Lavaneesh Gautam, a professional scrum trainer, shares his journey to becoming a Scrum Master on the "Becoming a Scrum Master" podcast with host Ryan Ripley.
Gautam first encountered Scrum while working as a developer/business analyst in a fintech company in 2011. He appreciated its transparency and visual management, which motivated him to become a Scrum Master in 2014.
His interest in Scrum wa
Scrum is Hard and Disruptive 13 - Self-Managing Teams Rock
Ryan and Todd look back at a 2006 post by Ken Schwaber, which covers 15 ways Scrum is both hard and disruptive.
The thirteenth statement from Ken:
"Self-managing teams are extremely productive. When they work closely with the customer to derive the best solution to a need, they and the customer are even more productive."
Self-Managing Teams' Productivity: The episode emphasizes that self-managi
John Riley's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips
Coming from a development background, John Riley first encountered scrum around 2004, initially attracted to it due to its focus on agility and better project outcomes. Despite an early failure in an agile transformation attempt due to limited understanding and lack of support, he remained interested in Scrum.
Shift to Scrum Master Role: Riley's profound engagement with Scrum began in 2010 while
Agile is Mostly Internally Focused
Todd Miller, Will Seele, and Ryan Ripley discuss Agile's internal (organizational) focus and the gap left by not addressing the Value component of Product Management and delivery.
In this Episode:
Internal Focus of Agile: The discussion, led by Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley, challenges the common perception of Agile as customer-centric and value-oriented, proposing instead that Agile is predominan
Andrii Glushchenko's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips
Andrii Glushchenko shares his unconventional journey into Scrum mastery. Glushchenko became a Scrum Master at 20 while working in an outsourcing company during the 2014-2015 Ukraine war. Initially a recruiter, his interest in Scrum was piqued by parallels he drew between the Scrum Master role and his basketball point guard experience.
Challenges of Starting Without Knowledge: Glushchenko candidly
Becky Savill's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips
🔗 Join Ryan & Todd's Scrum.org course: https://buytickets.at/agileforhumansllc
Becky Savill's journey to becoming a Scrum Master began nearly 10 years ago when, after six months of programming, her boss suggested she might be better suited to the role, despite her lack of prior knowledge about Scrum.
Her boss recognized her passion lay not in coding but in solving team problems and working effec
Scrum is Hard and Disruptive 12 - Maximize Value
Ryan and Todd look back at a 2006 post by Ken Schwaber, which covers 15 ways Scrum is both hard and disruptive.
The twelfth statement from Ken:
"Managing a release or project to deliver only the highest value functionality and not deliver the rest optimizes value [and] is the job of product management and customers."
The 12th episode of "Scrum is Hard and Disruptive" discusses the importance of
Jenny Tarwater's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips
🔗 Join Ryan & Todd's Scrum.org training courses: https://buytickets.at/agileforhumansllc
Jenny Tarwater shares her journey into Scrum during an episode of "Becoming a Scrum Master" hosted by Ryan Ripley. She recalls her initial struggles at a large telecommunication company, where her early approach nearly led to her dismissal. Discovering a book on Scrum and Agile, she began applying these meth
Scrum is Hard and Disruptive 11 - Scrum is Harder than Waterfall
Ryan and Todd look back at a 2006 post by Ken Schwaber, which covers 15 ways Scrum is both hard and disruptive.
The eleventh statement from Ken:
"Iterative, incremental development is much harder than waterfall development; everything that was hard in waterfall engineering practices now has to be done every iteration, which is incredibly hard. It is not impossible, but has to be worked toward ov
Scrum is Hard and Disruptive 10 - Leave Scrum Along
Ryan and Todd look back at a 2006 post by Ken Schwaber, which covers 15 ways Scrum is both hard and disruptive.
The tenth statement from Ken:
"Scrum is not a methodology that needs enhancing. That is how we got into trouble in the first place, thinking that the problem was not having a perfect methodology. Effort centers on the changes in the enterprise that is needed."
Scrum's Nature and Misun
Unlocking Business Agility with EBM - CHECK OUT OUR NEW BOOK!
📖 "Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management: Satisfy Customers and Improve Organizational Effectiveness" on Amazon -- https://amzn.to/4690qJy
Ryan and Todd, along with Patricia Kong and Kurt Bidner, released a new book, "Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management" (EBM), on October 31st. This book encapsulates over 10 years of their combined experience in EBM.
The b
Scrum is Hard and Disruptive 9 - Scrum is Change Management
Ryan and Todd look back at a 2006 post by Ken Schwaber, which covers 15 ways Scrum is both hard and disruptive.
The ninth statement from Ken:
"The focus of using Scrum is the change from old habits to new ways of doing business. Scrum is not implemented or rolled-out as a process; it is used to foment change. "
Podcast Focus: The podcast "Scrum is Hard and Disruptive" by professional scrum trai
Scrum is Hard and Disruptive 8 - Old Habits Die Hard
Ryan and Todd look back at a 2006 post by Ken Schwaber, which covers 15 ways Scrum is both hard and disruptive.
The eight statement from Ken:
"The most serious impediments to using Scrum are habits of waterfall, predictive thinking over the last twenty to thirty years; these have spawned command and control management, belief that demanding something will make it happen, and the willingness of dev
Scrum is Hard and Disruptive 7 - Change is Required!
Ryan and Todd look back at a 2006 post by Ken Schwaber, which covers 15 ways Scrum is both hard and disruptive.
The seventh statement from Ken:
"The use of Scrum to become an optimized product development and management organization is a change process that must be led from the top and requires change by everyone within the enterprise. Change is extremely difficult and fraught with conflict, and m
Scrum is Hard and Disruptive 6 - The Point of Scrum is DONE!
Ryan and Todd look back at a 2006 post by Ken Schwaber, which covers 15 ways Scrum is both hard and disruptive.
The sixth statement from Ken:
"The iterative, incremental nature of Scrum puts stress on the product
development organization to improve its engineering skills and on the product management organization to optimize the return on investment of every release and project. The phrase, “That
Scrum is Hard and Disruptive 5 - Gotta Go All-In on Scrum
Ryan and Todd look back at a 2006 post by Ken Schwaber, which covers 15 ways Scrum is both hard and disruptive.
The fifth statement from Ken:
"Whenever an enterprise modifies or only partially implements Scrum, it is hiding or obscuring one or more dysfunctionalities that restrict its competence in product development and management."
🚀 Video Summary: Dive into the intricate world of Scrum implem
Scrum is Hard and Disruptive 4 - Adaptation Isn't Optional
Ryan and Todd look back at a 2006 post by Ken Schwaber, which covers 15 ways Scrum is both hard and disruptive.
The fourth statement from Ken:
"An enterprise can use Scrum as a tool to become the best product development and management organization in its market. Scrum will highlight every deficiency and impediment that the enterprise has so the enterprise can fix them and change into such an orga
Scrum is Hard and Disruptive 3 - If it ain't broke...
Ryan and Todd look back at a post written by Ken Schwaber in 2006 that covers 15 ways Scrum is both hard and disruptive.
The third statement from Ken:
3. If waterfall suits current needs, continue using it.
Here is the original white paper: https://www.verheulconsultants.nl/ScrumIsHardandDisruptive.pdf
🔗 Join Ryan & Todd's Scrum.org course: https://buytickets.at/agileforhumansllc
Explore more:
Scrum is Hard and Disruptive - 2 - Complexity and Risk
Ryan and Todd look back at a post written by Ken Schwaber in 2006 that covers 15 ways Scrum is both hard and disruptive.
The second statement from Ken:
2. Scrum is optimized for high yield product management and product development. Scrum is particularly appropriate for high risk, complex, large projects and can be used when other parts of the endeavor are hardware or even waterfall development.
Scrum is Hard and Disruptive - 1 - Iterative and Incremental
Ryan and Todd look back at a post written by Ken Schwaber in 2006 that covers 15 ways Scrum is both hard and disruptive.
The first statement from Ken:
1. Scrum is a framework for iterative, incremental development using cross-functional, self-managing teams. It is built on industry best practices, lean thinking, and empirical process control.
Here is the original white paper: https://www.verheulco
Nichervan Fazel's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips
🚀 Join us for an exciting episode of "Becoming a Scrum Master"! Today, we have the privilege of hosting Nichervan Fazel, an influential figure in the Scrum community. Host Ryan Ripley engages Nichervan in a thought-provoking discussion about his Scrum journey. From an early setback in product development to becoming a dedicated Scrum Master, Nichervan shares invaluable insights and experiences.
👉
Will Seele's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips
🌟 SUMMER SLAM 2024 with AGILE FOR HUMANS! 🌟
We teach 10 public courses from April 1 to August 31st, and you can attend them all for a one-time payment of $2500. Grab your pass today and spend this summer leveling up with Ryan and Todd.
🚀 Today, we are thrilled to have Will Seele, a distinguished personality in the Scrum arena, join host Ryan Ripley for an enlightening discussion on his Scrum mast
YDS: Thoughts on the Recent Agile Role Layoffs
Ryan and Todd discuss the uncertain and complex nature of recent layoffs, particularly in the tech industry, attributing them to various global events. Emphasizing a pragmatic approach to employment, they advise viewing the employer-employee relationship as a transactional exchange of time and talent for compensation. Todd and Ryan underscored the importance of continuous personal and professional
FYAM: Exploring Time to Market (T2M) Cycle Time
Join the Evidence-Based Management interactive two-day course here: https://bit.ly/eblcourse
🔗 Join Ryan & Todd's Scrum.org course: https://buytickets.at/agileforhumansllc
Explore more:
📖 "Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management: Satisfy Customers and Improve Organizational Effectiveness" on Amazon -- https://amzn.to/4690qJy
📖 "Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common
FYAM: Exploring Time to Market (T2M) Throughput
Join the Evidence-Based Management interactive two-day course here: https://bit.ly/eblcourse
🔗 Join Ryan & Todd's Scrum.org course: https://buytickets.at/agileforhumansllc
Explore more:
📖 "Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management: Satisfy Customers and Improve Organizational Effectiveness" on Amazon -- https://amzn.to/4690qJy
📖 "Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common
FYAM: Exploring Time to Market (T2M) and Item Aging
Join the Evidence-Based Management interactive two-day course here: https://bit.ly/eblcourse
🔗 Join Ryan & Todd's Scrum.org course: https://buytickets.at/agileforhumansllc
Explore more:
📖 "Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management: Satisfy Customers and Improve Organizational Effectiveness" on Amazon -- https://amzn.to/4690qJy
📖 "Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common
FYAM: An Introduction to Time to Market (T2M) in EBM
Join the Evidence-Based Management interactive two-day course here: https://bit.ly/eblcourse
🔗 Join Ryan & Todd's Scrum.org course: https://buytickets.at/agileforhumansllc
Explore more:
📖 "Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management: Satisfy Customers and Improve Organizational Effectiveness" on Amazon -- https://amzn.to/4690qJy
📖 "Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common
12: Evidence Based Management - Getting Started with EBM
Podcast #12 of the Agile for Humans FREE Evidence-Based Management (EBM) course.
Join the Evidence-Based Management interactive two-day course here: https://bit.ly/eblcourse
🔗 Join Ryan & Todd's Scrum.org course: https://buytickets.at/agileforhumansllc
Explore more:
📖 "Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management: Satisfy Customers and Improve Organizational Effectiveness" on Amazo
11: Evidence Based Management - Changing What Is Measured
Podcast #11 of the Agile for Humans FREE Evidence-Based Management (EBM) course.
Join the Evidence-Based Management interactive two-day course here: https://bit.ly/eblcourse
🔗 Join Ryan & Todd's Scrum.org course: https://buytickets.at/agileforhumansllc
Explore more:
📖 "Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management: Satisfy Customers and Improve Organizational Effectiveness" on Amazo
10: Evidence Based Management - Adapting Your Goals
Podcast #10 of the Agile for Humans FREE Evidence-Based Management (EBM) course.
Join the Evidence-Based Management interactive two-day course here: https://bit.ly/eblcourse
🔗 Join Ryan & Todd's Scrum.org course: https://buytickets.at/agileforhumansllc
Explore more:
📖 "Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management: Satisfy Customers and Improve Organizational Effectiveness" on Amazon
8: Evidence Based Management - Intermediate Goals
Podcast #8 of the Agile for Humans FREE Evidence-Based Management (EBM) course.
Join the Evidence-Based Management interactive two-day course here: https://bit.ly/eblcourse
🔗 Join Ryan & Todd's Scrum.org course: https://buytickets.at/agileforhumansllc
Explore more:
📖 "Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management: Satisfy Customers and Improve Organizational Effectiveness" on Amazon
9: Evidence Based Management - Immediate Tactical Goals
Podcast #9 of the Agile for Humans FREE Evidence-Based Management (EBM) course.
Join the Evidence-Based Management interactive two-day course here: https://bit.ly/eblcourse
🔗 Join Ryan & Todd's Scrum.org course: https://buytickets.at/agileforhumansllc
Explore more:
📖 "Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management: Satisfy Customers and Improve Organizational Effectiveness" on Amazon
7: Evidence-Based Management - Strategic Goals
Video #7 of the Agile for Humans FREE Evidence-Based Management (EBM) course.
Join the Evidence-Based Management interactive two-day course here: https://bit.ly/eblcourse
🔗 Join Ryan & Todd's Scrum.org course: https://buytickets.at/agileforhumansllc
Explore more:
📖 "Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management: Satisfy Customers and Improve Organizational Effectiveness" on Amazon --
6: Evidence-Based Management - Ability to Innovate (A2I) in EBM
Podcast #6 of the Agile for Humans FREE Evidence-Based Management (EBM) course.
Join the Evidence-Based Management interactive two-day course here: https://bit.ly/eblcourse
Explore more:
📖 "Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management: Satisfy Customers and Improve Organizational Effectiveness" on Amazon -- https://amzn.to/4690qJy
📖 "Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common
5: Evidence-Based Management - Time to Market (T2M) in EBM
Podcast #5 of the Agile for Humans FREE Evidence-Based Management (EBM) course.
Join the Evidence-Based Management interactive two-day course here: https://bit.ly/eblcourse
📖 "Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management: Satisfy Customers and Improve Organizational Effectiveness" on Amazon -- https://amzn.to/4690qJy
🔥 This Evidence-Based Management (EBM) online training course introd
4: Evidence-Based Management - Current Value (CV) in EBM
Podcast #4 of the Agile for Humans FREE Evidence-Based Management (EBM) course.
Join the Evidence-Based Management interactive two-day course here: https://bit.ly/eblcourse
📖 "Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management: Satisfy Customers and Improve Organizational Effectiveness" on Amazon -- https://amzn.to/4690qJy
🔥 This Evidence-Based Management (EBM) online training course intro
3: Evidence-Based Management - Unrealized Value (UV) in EBM
Podcast #3 of the Agile for Humans FREE Evidence-Based Management (EBM) course.
Join the Evidence-Based Management interactive two-day course here: https://bit.ly/eblcourse
📖 "Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management: Satisfy Customers and Improve Organizational Effectiveness" on Amazon -- https://amzn.to/4690qJy
🔥 This Evidence-Based Management (EBM) online training course introd
2: Measuring Agility - Overview of Evidence-Based Management (EBM)
Podcast #2 of the Agile for Humans FREE Evidence-Based Management (EBM) course.
Join the Evidence-Based Management interactive two-day course here: https://bit.ly/eblcourse
📖 "Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management: Satisfy Customers and Improve Organizational Effectiveness" on Amazon -- https://amzn.to/4690qJy
Explore more:
📖 "Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Ma
1: Measuring Agility - Intro to Evidence-Based Management (EBM)
This Evidence-Based Management (EBM) online training course introduces you to the Evidence-Based Management framework and gives you a fast path to measuring agility and certification. This course will teach you the basics of EBM and prepare you to take Scrum.org's Professional Agile Leadership - EBM (PAL-EBM) assessment. This is the best first step you can take down your path to measuring agility!
YDS: Thoughts on the Recent Agile Role Layoffs
Ryan and Todd discuss the uncertain and complex nature of recent layoffs, particularly in the tech industry, attributing them to various global events. Emphasizing a pragmatic approach to employment, they advise viewing the employer-employee relationship as a transactional exchange of time and talent for compensation. Todd and Ryan underscored the importance of continuous personal and professional
Stas Pavlov's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips
Join us in this enlightening episode of "Becoming a Scrum Master," where host Ryan Ripley engages in a deep conversation with Stas Pavlov, a seasoned professional who transitioned from a project manager to a Scrum master and then to a product owner. In this episode, Stas shares his unique journey, insights into the Scrum framework, and valuable advice for aspiring Scrum professionals. Dive into th
YDS: Product Owner vs. Product Manager Explained!
Welcome to another episode of Your Daily Scrum with your favorite Scrum trainers, Todd and Ryan! 🌟 In today's episode, we dive deep into the often confusing world of Scrum accountabilities:
What's the real difference between a Product Owner and a Product Manager? 🤔💼
🔑 Key Takeaways:
Role Clarification: Understand the distinct roles and responsibilities of a Product Owner and a Product Manager i
Steve Porter's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips
🚀 Welcome to the latest episode of "Becoming a Scrum Master"! Today, we're thrilled to have Steve Porter, an influential figure in the world of Scrum, joining host Ryan Ripley for a deep dive into his Scrum journey. From his early days in software development to becoming a master of Scrum methodologies, Steve shares invaluable insights and experiences.
👉 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit t
Laurens Bonnema's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips
🔥 Welcome to our latest episode of "Becoming a Scrum Master"! In this must-watch video, we sit down with the incredible Laurens Bonnema, a seasoned professional scrum trainer and former scrum master, to dive deep into his inspiring journey in the scrum world.
👉 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the NOTIFICATION BELL to stay updated with our series!
📜 In this Episode:
00:00 - Introduction
YDS: Mastering Cycle Time & Right-Sizing PBI's in Scrum
Unlock the secrets of efficient workflow management in our latest video! Dive into the world of Agile methodologies as we demystify key concepts like cycle time measurement and the art of right-sizing tasks. Perfect for project managers, Agile enthusiasts, and team leaders, this video is a goldmine of insights and practical advice.
🔍 What You'll Learn:
Understanding Cycle Time: Learn how cycle t
YDS: How Can Dependencies Impact the Order of a Product Backlog?
Struggling with product backlog management in Scrum? Dive into our in-depth discussion as we debunk common myths and reveal how to effectively manage dependencies in your product backlog. Perfect for product owners, scrum masters, and agile enthusiasts!
⚙️ Key Highlights:
🌟 Understanding Dependencies: How They Impact Backlog Ordering
💡 Myth Busting: More Than Just Value-Based Ordering
🎯 The Pr
FYAC: The Infantilization of Agile
🔗 Join Ryan & Todd's Scrum.org course: https://buytickets.at/agileforhumansllc
🚀 Dive into the heart of Agile practices with industry veterans Ryan Ripley and Chris Williams in this enlightening episode of "Fixing Your Agile Coaching." We explore Agile's critical aspects and future trajectory in the ever-evolving business landscape. 🌟
🔥 Key Topics Covered:
The Evolution and Adaptation of Agil
How Can We Monitor Item Aging with Kaban?
Todd discusses how to monitor work item age using Kanban. Discover how to define work's start and end points and how work item age is calculated. Learn about the tracking tools and how to monitor it using a traditional card-based board manually. For more details, check out our other videos on work item age.
⏩ Join Ryan and Todd for a Scrum.org course: https://buytickets.at/agileforhumansllc
Tod
How Can I Be Professionally trained In Scrum?
A listener asks about the International Scrum Institute and its legitimacy. We've never heard of it, so we direct listeners to other ways to get trained and certified.
⏩ Join Ryan and Todd for a Scrum.org course: https://buytickets.at/agileforhumansllc
Todd and Ryan also co-authored a book - Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems.
👉 Buy Fixing Your Scrum at Amazon: https:
How Can Our Team Use Two Tracking Systems in Kaban?
A listener asks about the challenges faced by an infrastructure team working in Kanban, juggling two different tracking systems. This video delves into the complications of handling disjointed work and suggests streamlining processes using tools like Zapier and Python.
⏩ Join Ryan and Todd for a Scrum.org course: https://buytickets.at/agileforhumansllc
Todd and Ryan also co-authored a book - Fi
Can an inexperienced development team without any senior members can implement scrum?
Can an inexperienced development team without any senior members can implement scrum? While there's a debate on the necessity of technical excellence for scrum's foundation, one suggestion is to define a clear DOD (definition of done) to unify the team. By revisiting and evolving this definition, teams can incrementally improve and move towards better technical excellence and adopt more Scrum prac
YDS: Will I Get Fired If My Team Is Performing So Well?
In this episode, Todd and Ryan discuss what to do if you’re a Scrum Master whose team is performing so well you’re afraid of losing your job. Todd emphasizes analyzing your team under a broader sphere to see where gaps between your team and other teams may be. In addition, Ryan also emphasizes the importance of analyzing your team according to data, product rollout and overall customer satisfactio
YDS: Advice for New Product Owners
In this episode, Todd and Ryan discuss the do’s and don’ts of new product owners. Todd emphasizes the need to be decisive to ensure your people know who decides the order, and what your expectations are as the product owner. However, Todd also emphasizes the importance of being humble, and having a strong team of developers behind you.
⏩ Join Ryan and Todd for a Scrum.org course: https://buytic
YDS: How do I deal with a developer who does not keep to an agreement?
When dealing with working agreements gone wrong with a developer, we always hope that it’s a misunderstanding that can be solved with an easy conversation. In the cases where it’s not, we believe this is when a Scrum Master needs friends. Scrum Masters should always be willing to work with other areas of management such as leadership, financial, human resources, etc. If a developer is consistently
YDS: What's the Typical Day for a Scrum Master?
A YouTube viewer sent in a question asking about the typical day in the life of a Scrum Master. Todd and Ryan talk about what their days look like when they are in the Scrum Master role and how each day usually looks a little different. Check out the video to learn about the things you'll see as a Professional Scrum Master. Want to learn more about Scrum?
⏩ Join Ryan and Todd for a Scrum.org cours
Becoming a Scrum Master - The Dev Manager
Richie Peters has experience as a Scrum Master with a background in engineering management and has worked in various software companies.
Richie and Ryan discuss how Scrum implementations in organizations are challenging due to a lack of understanding and education about Agile principles among senior leadership. Executives often try to impose Scrum on the organization rather than aligning the organ
YDS: Self Study Resources for EBM and Flow Metrics
In their conversation, Todd and Ryan discussed some self-study resources for Flow Metrics and Evidence-Based Management (EBM). They suggested starting with their YouTube channel's EBM series and reading Dan Vacanti's book "When Will It Be Done" for a comprehensive dive into Flow Metrics. ProKanban.org was recommended for further information on Flow Metrics and Kanban. They also suggested visiting
THE MODERN SOFTWARE DEVELOPER: Pair-programming Battleship
Todd and Thomas introduce The Modern Software Developer Series and examine the Battle Ship codebase. Grab the repo, follow along, and learn new modern software developer techniques.
Battleship Case Studies can be found here:
https://github.com/proscrumdev
⏩ Join Ryan and Todd for a Scrum.org course: https://buytickets.at/agileforhumansllc
Todd and Ryan also co-authored a book - Fixing Your Scrum:
YDS: How Does a Scrum Team Handle Unplanned Work?
Todd and Ryan address a question about handling unplanned work that is not measured in Sprint planning and affects a team's predictability in meeting Sprint goals. They recommend holding back capacity back in Sprint planning to account for the unplanned work and plan realistically rather than at 100% capacity. They suggest cutting capacity in half if about half of the work in a Sprint is unplanned
YDS: Who Facilitates the Sprint Review in Scrum?
The video discusses who should facilitate a Sprint review in a Scrum team. Todd and Ryan believe the Product Owner should be involved in the process to ensure the right stakeholders are present to adapt the product backlog. However, the Product Owner doesn't necessarily have to be the one facilitating the Sprint Review but should be responsible for sending invites and ensuring the right people are
YDS: How a Scrum Team Finds Workflow Bottlenecks
The video discusses methods for identifying waste and workflow bottlenecks, particularly in lean principles. Ryan and Todd suggest using flow metrics to identify trends, running activities with teams to identify specific issues, and validating that input through visualizations. Balancing efficiency with effectiveness and keeping the customer in mind is also emphasized.
⏩ Join Ryan and Todd for a
YDS: How to Return to Being a Scrum Master After a Break
The video discusses how someone who took a break from being a Scrum Master to run a food delivery business can get back into the role. Ryan and Todd suggest not to expect to start as a Scrum Master immediately and to consider other paths that may lead back to the role. They also advise preparing a narrative to explain the gap in the resume and upgrading skills through additional education or commu
YDS: Is the Product Backlog the Source of Work for Scrum?
Andy asks whether all planned work by developers for a product must come from the product backlog. The answer is yes, assuming all developers work on the same product. However, problems arise when teams work on multiple things simultaneously. The product backlog items populate a Sprint backlog, which is then executed, leading to an increment.
⏩ Join Ryan and Todd for a Scrum.org course: https://b
YDS: Thoughts on Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters in an Org
We believe that organizations make mistakes by having agile coaches and scrum masters. The scrum master should be the agile coach of the organization, and creating separate hierarchies diminishes the role of the scrum master. We also believe that some organizations claim to use agile but have not actually changed anything. They suggest using evidence-based management to determine if agile is worki
YDS: What Does a Scrum Team Annual Report Look Like?
Todd and Ryan discuss what components should be included in a year-end report or metrics for a Scrum team. They suggest using the Evidence-Based Management (EBM) framework and focusing on key value areas such as time to market, ability to innovate, current value, and unrealized value. They also discuss how the responsibility for creating such reports is shared among the team, not solely by the Scr
YDS: How Do You Make Scrum Training Effective Long Term?
Todd and Ryan discuss how to make Scrum training effective long-term, even after the training. Training can be like injecting steroids into a team, which can wear off over time. They discuss ways they have tried to address this issue, including following up with newsletters and maintaining relationships with students beyond the training. They also mention the importance of fostering community and
FYAM: Exploring Time to Market (T2M) Cycle Time
FIXING YOUR AGILE METRICS - INTRODUCTION TO TIME TO MARKET - CYCLE TIME
⏩ Join Ryan and Todd for a Scrum.org course: https://buytickets.at/agileforhumansllc
Todd and Ryan also co-authored a book - Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems.
👉 Buy Fixing Your Scrum at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BMvkcX
✅Subscribe to our Channel to learn more about Agile, Scrum, and Kanban: h
YDS: Using Scrum with Data Science Teams
Todd and Ryan discuss using Scrum with data science teams in this video. They acknowledge that data teams may not always have a tangible or usable product by the end of a Sprint. However, they suggest that focusing on essential slices of work and including visual components can make the process more effective. They emphasized the importance of finding ways to enable conversation with stakeholders
YDS: Can a Shorter Sprint Length Help a Scrum Team Learn?
The video discusses whether shorter sprints can help a scrum team learn faster. Ryan and Todd explain that sprint length is a planning horizon and there is no right or wrong sprint length. The length of the sprint should be decided by the team and organization, based on factors such as how long they can go without feedback from customers and the stability of the product backlog. Starting with shor
YDS: Questions Scrum Masters Should Ask When Starting with EBM
The video discusses essential questions for Scrum Masters to consider when starting with Evidence-Based Management (EBM). EBM involves goals, evidence, and empiricism. The first step is to ensure precise and transparent goals and assess their alignment. Next, measuring the right things, such as unrealized value, current value, time to market, and ability to innovate, is essential. The Scrum Master
Recommended
10-Minute Contrarian
10 Minutes Korean - Learn Korean & English Naturally
10 Minutes with Jesus
10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher
10 minutos con Jesús
10th Floor Podcasts
10 to Life
1128 MINISTRY
11 O'Clock Comics Podcast
123 GO! Food
1-2-3 Learn Spanish with Me!
128 Civics Questions for U.S. Citizenship Test
