Aliona Zapanovici

Aliona Zapanovici, an Agile Coach and Scrum Master with a unique background in architecture, shares her insights on empowering teams to take ownership of their work. She emphasizes the importance of trust and simplicity in retrospective formats, which help facilitate honest discussions. Aliona contrasts mere participation with genuine engagement, urging team members to recognize the value of their contributions. With a focus on cultivating a supportive environment, she highlights how strong collaboration leads to better product ownership and team independence.

In this engaging discussion, Aliona Zapanovici, an Agile Coach and Scrum Master with an architectural background, highlights the critical issue of the 'bus factor' in Agile teams. She explains how knowledge hoarding can lead to significant bottlenecks and demotivation, especially during unexpected absences. Aliona advocates for a culture of knowledge sharing and personal growth, using tools like a skills matrix to build resilience. She also shares insights from Jeff Sutherland's book that transformed her understanding of Scrum, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and mentorship.