Ryan Brook
Professional Scrum Trainer and enterprise product consultant based in the UK, director of OptiLearn with a focus on product leadership and agile practices; former chemistry teacher who brings hands-on coaching and practical strategies for agile adoption.
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Sep 17, 2025 • 59min
Ask a PST with Ryan Brook - Agile Leadership, Leading as a Scrum Master, Coaching and More!
Ryan Brook, a Professional Scrum Trainer and director of OptiLearn, shares his insights on agile leadership. He emphasizes the importance of vision-setting and accountability in new Agile teams. Listeners learn strategies for rebuilding trust with traditional managers and overcoming complacency among team members. Ryan also discusses managing change without burnout, the significance of clear communication in understaffed teams, and offers advice for breaking into Scrum roles without a technical background. His coaching experience enriches practical discussions, making agility approachable.
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Jan 16, 2025 • 32min
Solving for Value: A Journey of Ambition and Stupidity - An Interview with PSTs Ryan Brook and Sander Dur
Ryan Brook and Sander Dur, co-authors of 'Solving for Value: A Journey of Ambition and Stupidity,' dive into the world of Scrum and agility. They discuss prioritizing value over process, the significance of self-management, and tackling common anti-patterns that stifle progress. Listeners will learn about the pitfalls of scaling organizations without a solid foundation and the need for flexible roadmap strategies. With humor and empathy, they reveal insights from their unique dual-format book that blends narrative and practical guidance.
