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Why Organizational And Scrum Patterns Are Essential for Leading Change | Ville Reijonen

Jan 22, 2025

Ville Reijonen discusses how structured patterns can drive effective change in organizations. He shares insights on transitioning from informal chats to more impactful coaching sessions during the pandemic. The importance of a common language in Scrum practices is highlighted, enhancing team understanding and trust. Reijonen also addresses the vital role of product owners and advocates for resources like ScrumBook.org for sharing insights. Ultimately, he emphasizes how patterns can create a cohesive vision and foster successful transformations.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Navigating Change: Transitioning from Cafeteria Chats to Structured Coaching Sessions

03:31 • 2min

Understanding the Role of a Product Owner Through Patterns

05:47 • 2min

Unlocking Communication with Scrum Patterns

07:21 • 4min

The Power of Common Language in Scrum Practices

11:36 • 3min

Ville Reijonen: Why Organizational And Scrum Patterns Are Essential for Leading Change

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Ville shares how patterns provide a structured approach to implementing change in organizations. During informal chats with colleagues before the pandemic, Ville would share useful patterns to build common understanding. He explains how patterns create a shared language that helps teams internalize concepts like Scrum roles and processes. Ville recommends ScrumBook.org as a resource for sharing patterns and insights with colleagues. By using patterns, Scrum Masters can foster more effective change processes and create a cohesive vision for their teams.

Self-reflection Question:

How do you use patterns to enhance your team’s approach to change?

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About Ville Reijonen

Ville is a seasoned Agilist and pattern enthusiast. He has co-authored two books—one on distributed machine control system patterns and another on Scrum patterns. Ville is passionate about discovering patterns in various contexts and currently works as a freelance coach, empowering individuals and teams by fostering focus and understanding.

You can link with Ville Reijonen on LinkedIn.