Joel Bancroft-Connors

Joel Bancroft-Connors, known as The Gorilla Coach, shares his expertise as a Certified Scrum Trainer and Agile disruptor. He discusses the transformative power of complementary skills in team dynamics, highlighting a successful collaboration between a business expert and a designer acting as Product Owner. Joel warns against the pitfalls of documentation-heavy approaches from Business Analysts, arguing that empowering developers to innovate is key. He also emphasizes the importance of understanding the 'why' behind Agile practices for effective implementation.

Joel Bancroft-Connors, a Certified Scrum Trainer known as The Gorilla Coach, redefines success by focusing on sustainable value beyond profit. He discusses the importance of sustainable processes and team well-being, challenging Scrum Masters to consider their 'people sustainability metrics.' Joel emphasizes that success should encompass long-term impacts rather than immediate profits. He advocates for structured retrospectives to drive meaningful change and balance profit with people in the workplace, highlighting the role of AI in enhancing Agile principles.

Joel Bancroft-Connors, known as The Gorilla Coach, is a Certified Scrum Trainer and Agile disruptor dedicated to enhancing team effectiveness. He shares his journey in a traditional hard drive manufacturing company, emphasizing the importance of establishing trust before implementing changes. Joel advocates for the 90-day rule: listen first and build relationships, then plan for impactful change. He discusses the significance of transparency, valuing team members, and fostering collaboration to inspire motivation and innovation.

Joel Bancroft-Connors, known as The Gorilla Coach, dives into the pitfalls of performance reviews in Agile teams. He shares a cautionary tale of a thriving team that was derailed by individual metrics and misaligned goals during a large-scale transformation. Joel emphasizes the importance of balancing performance evaluations between team and individual contributions. He also highlights the transformative power of understanding the 'why' behind Scrum, inspired by Simon Sinek’s insights, to foster collaboration and elevate team success.

Joel Bancroft-Connors, known as The Gorilla Coach, is a Certified Scrum Trainer and Agile disruptor. He shares his insights on the often-overlooked importance of effectively communicating value beyond mere team performance. Despite having successful teams, Joel faced challenges when leadership could not see their impact, leading to budget cuts and loss of support. He stresses the need for Scrum Masters to actively engage with stakeholders and articulate their contributions to business outcomes, drawing inspiration from examples like Ted Lasso.