#010 - How to think like Elon Musk - Scrum for Hardware, with Joe Justice of WIKISPEED and Scrum Inc, USA
Jan 25, 2017
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Joe Justice, project management master, discusses Scrum methodology, comparing it to traditional approaches. Highlights include Tesla's use of Scrum, challenges in hardware startups, scaling Scrum in hardware, competing against Tesla, and advice on thinking like Elon Musk.
Scrum methodology revolutionizes project management by emphasizing short iterations for rapid adaptation to market changes.
Small companies can preserve agility and adaptability by training all team members in Scrum methodologies as they grow.
Cultural nuances impact Scrum adoption, requiring open communication channels and feedback requests to foster effective team dynamics.
Deep dives
The Effectiveness of Scrum in Innovation and Agility
Scrum methodology, as exemplified in the hardware innovation realm by entrepreneurs like Joe Justice, significantly revolutionizes project management by implementing short iterations, allowing rapid adaptation to market changes. Scrum does not rely on a perfect plan but necessitates frequent replanning, creating feedback loops every few weeks to ensure quality outputs. Embracing lean practices, Scrumban's approach integrates lean principles, Kanban boards, and lean canvas strategies to enhance productivity and adaptability in project execution.
Challenges and Benefits of Scaling Scrum in Small Companies
In small companies, a team of five or less naturally embodies many agile best practices but may face challenges upon expansion. Scalability in hardware development requires implementing minimum viable bureaucracy to maintain nimbleness and effectiveness, preventing 'big company disease.' By training all team members in Scrum methodologies, small companies can preserve their agility and adaptability as they grow, ensuring continued success and revenue growth.
Overcoming Cultural Differences in Scrum Implementation
Cultural nuances impact Scrum adoption, like hesitancy to criticize superiors in some regions. Initiating feedback requests and creating open communication channels are vital in cultures with hierarchical structures. Practices such as inviting subordinates to provide input during retrospectives enable constructive criticism and idea sharing, fostering collaborative and effective team dynamics.
Impact of Personal Habits and Routines on Productivity
Establishing effective routines, such as evening retrospectives, backlog planning, and morning workout regimens, boosts productivity and mental clarity. Building a structured routine around Scrum principles, like self-reflection and planning, sets a positive tone for the day, aligning personal habits with professional success. Integration of fitness habits and harmonization with Scrum methodologies further enhances individual focus and energy levels for optimal performance.
Maintaining Motivation and Focus through Visible Success Metrics
Motivation within teams is fueled by visible success metrics, akin to an athlete seeing their score during a game. Transparency in work progress, demonstrated through charts and boards, enables continuous improvement and goal achievement. Promoting engagement and ownership by making work visibility a priority enhances team performance and drives efficiency in project delivery.
Contact Information for Further Engagement
For direct engagement with Joe Justice and insights into Scrum methodologies, contacting him via email at joe.justice@scruminc.com provides a direct channel for communication. Social media platforms such as Twitter, with handles @JoeJustice0 and @WikiSpeed, offer additional avenues to connect, share feedback, and stay updated on Scrum-related discussions and insights. Responding via podcast platforms or reviews can also foster ongoing dialogue and knowledge exchange.
Today I have a special guest. If there was a black belt in his field, he would certainly be one of its holder. He’s a master of a type of project management and innovation style, agile, specifically he’s into scrum, which is the most commonly used agile framework. My guest is Joe Justice from the USA, President of Scrum @ Hardware at Scrum Inc, and CEO, founder of a company called Team WIKISPEED.
In this episode we elaborate on the topic of scrum. Raw transcript is available at: https://www.thehardwareentrepreneur.com and show highlights can be seen below:
Nokia’s story coming to an end - [3:23]
Can you describe the Scrum method? - [4:36]
What the New Zealand All Blacks #1 rugby team has to do with Scrum - [7:09]
Some companies that use Scrum, especially in the hardware field - [9:17]
Situation with Scrum for startups in the hardware field, and small or medium sized enterprises? - [13:11]
Examples where Scrum has been scaled up, specifically for hardware - [16:12]
Tesla and their job postings; WIKISPEED competing against Tesla - [17:59]
How to think like Elon Musk? - [19:37]
The connection between Kanban, Lean Startup, Lean Canvas and Scrum - [19:50]
Two major obstacles for implementing Scrum framеwork, especially in the hardware field? - [24:10]
Countries approving Scrum - [29:17]
“the last of the old will still be the first of the new” - [30:16]
How the leader, the Scrum master or the product owner, can motivate the team? - [31:43]
If you could go back in time, when you were younger, what notes what would you take back to that time to keep it to yourself? [37:43]
Books which had the biggest impact on his career - [39:44]
Joe’s incredible routines to be super-efficient, super-energetic - [43:12]
Memorable cultural differences he has encountered - [46:00]
How to reach him - [48:47]
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