Ellen Grove

Ellen Grove, a skilled business agility coach, shares her insights on fostering collaboration and meaningful change in Agile teams. She emphasizes the importance of asking 'why' to promote critical thinking and problem-solving within teams. The conversation dives into defining success for Scrum Masters as enhancing team agency and self-sufficiency. Ellen also introduces Retromat, a tool for engaging retrospective formats, highlighting the importance of effective reflection and preparation to ensure team growth and maturity.

Ellen Grove, a skilled business agility coach and expert in Agile methodologies, shares her insightful journey from a software testing background to Scrum mastery. She highlights the hurdles of implementing Agile in complex organizations, including her battles against resistance and the emotional toll it can take. Emphasizing self-reflection, Ellen discusses the importance of focusing on what can be influenced, detaching from uncontrollable outcomes, and fostering team ownership in the face of adversity.