Scrum.org Community Podcast

In this episode of the Scrum.org Community podcast, Steve Lizotte, VP of Engineering at NEC, and PST Yuval Yeret are interviewed by Dave about the practical implementation of Scrum and Kanban practices at NEC as a part of our Value Delivered series. They explore the importance of collaboration, continuous improvement, and maintaining a customer-centric approach. Steve shares insights on separating program teams from product teams, finding the right balance between custom solutions and standardized offerings, and managing the tension between empowering teams and cognitive load. The discussion also touches on the evolution of Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS), the complexities of managing agile delivery in challenging environments, and the critical role of Product Ownership and accountability in driving successful outcomes.

In this episode of Ask a PST, we focus in on Product Ownership, Sam Falco answers questions about stakeholder engagement, PO participation in Scrum Events, measuring value, the shift from a Scrum Master to a Product Owner and more!

In this PST Spotlight episode hosted by PST Ryan Ripley from Agile for Humans, Dimitris Dimitrelos shares his journey with ScrumInitial Encounter with Scrum: Dimitris Dimitrelos, originally a project manager, faced a failing software project in 2011-2012. After overpromising to a new customer and dealing with a "death march" project, he decided to try Scrum as a last resort, ultimately saving the project and shifting his career to becoming a Scrum Master.Eureka Moment: Dimitris experienced his first significant success with Scrum during a customer review, during which his team successfully delivered key functionalities. This moment highlighted the power of Scrum and its potential to transform project outcomes and team morale.Evolution of the Scrum Master Role: Over time, Dimitrelos's approach to the Scrum Master role evolved from strictly adhering to the Scrum guide to focusing on the broader organizational impact. He emphasizes working with team interfaces and organizational structure to create more significant and lasting changes.Advice for Aspiring Scrum Masters: Dimitris highlights the importance of people skills, natural organization abilities, and a helping nature for aspiring Scrum Masters. He advises looking for individuals with a history of volunteering or service-oriented roles and emphasizes the importance of personal values such as transparency, honesty, and teamwork.

In this episode which is a part of our new Scrum in Action: Stories from the Trenches series, host Dave West chats with PST Felipe Andrade about the application of Scrum in non-traditional product development contexts, such as small businesses. Felipe shares his experience of implementing agile principles in a barbershop/pub setting, emphasizing cultural fit and continuous improvement. He shares his experience with starting and growing a bar and barbershop business, highlighting the importance of understanding customer needs and experimentation in business decision-making using product discovery and validation techniques. He emphasizes the versatility of Scrum and its potential to be applied in various industries and contexts.

In this PST Spotlight episode, PST Ryan Ripley interviews PST Ralph Jocham about his Scrum journey and experience. Introduction and Background: Ralph Jocham, a PST and product management expert, shared his journey to becoming a Scrum Master. He started in the early 2000s with extreme programming and eventually transitioned to Scrum Mastery after discovering Ken Schwaber's book on Scrum in 2001.Evolution of the Scrum Master Role: Ralph discussed how his perception of the Scrum Master role evolved over time. He initially was more demanding and directive but later embraced servant leadership and eventually found a balance between guiding and coaching his team.Advice for Aspiring Scrum Masters: Ralph emphasized the importance of enjoying the process of helping others succeed, being prepared for both praise and blame and having a mindset similar to a sports coach, focusing on team success rather than personal recognition.

In part 2 of this podcast focused on the success story of Strobbo, an HR software platform, PST Steven Deneir, Bert Neels - CEO at Strobbo and Michael Voorhaen, Product Owner at Strobbo continue their discussion about agile transformation and leadership, emphasizing the importance of trust, experimentation, and leadership. They also highlighted challenges such as navigating team self-restructuring and empowering teams for success and share some really inspiring advice.Part 1 is here: https://www.scrum.org/resources/professional-scrum-powers-strobbos-go-market-acceleration

In this PST Spotlight episode, PST Ryan Ripley interviews Reggie Gardner about his experiences. Reggie Gardner's journey into Scrum started with his interest in Extreme Programming and teamwork. He gradually applied Scrum principles while leading a small team. He eventually became a recognized expert and Professional Scrum Trainer (PST) due to his success in scaling Scrum in a larger development effort. Come along for Reggie's Journey!

Strobbo, an HR platform faced challenges with its software development processes. The company’s initial mechanical approach to Scrum, coupled with poor communication and lack of trust, hindered progress and morale. To address these issues, Co-Founder Bert Neels brought in Professional Scrum Trainer Steven Deneir to help.This episode hosted by Leslie Morse, Product Owner at Scrum.org features Bert, Steven and Michael Voorhaen, PO at Strobbo. They discuss Strobbo's journey with Professional Scrum and how they were able to accelerate their go to market by embracing agile practices. They talk about self-management, Product Ownership, the importance of trust and more! Part 2 will be released next week!Read the written case study!

Explore the intersection of hardware development and Scrum in this episode hosted by Leslie Morse and featuring Matt Callahan, Lead Engineer at Quantum Detectors. Matt shares experiences of integrating Scrum practices into hardware projects for detector technologies including X-ray and electron microscopy, as well as tackling challenges such as risk and uncertainty. Matt also emphasizes the significance of ongoing improvement and learning. In this podcast, you will gain insights into the benefits of iterative development, prototyping, and collaborative teamwork, and discover strategies for adapting Scrum to suit unique hardware requirements. Reach out to continue the conversation.

PST Ravi Verma and Vinayak Joglekar from Rezoomex discuss how immersive training improved their product development. They highlight the importance of alignment, communication, and continuous learning. The podcast explores challenges with requirements understanding, experiences with Agile and Scrum practices, innovative training formats, memorable shining moments in the learning journey, and the benefits of immersive learning on team behavior.