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Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenches

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Oct 12, 2024 • 40min

BONUS: Survive Reset Thrive With Rebecca Homkes

Join strategy expert Rebecca Homkes, a lecturer at London Business School and author of 'Survive Reset Thrive,' as she shares insights on navigating uncertainty in leadership. She emphasizes the importance of viewing uncertainty as a growth opportunity and fostering a culture of experimentation within teams. Discover how leaders can build cohesion through shared contexts and avoid common pitfalls in agile transformations. Rebecca’s actionable advice is essential for anyone looking to drive sustainable growth in today's volatile environment.
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Oct 11, 2024 • 14min

The Power of Storytelling in Product Ownership | Dominika Bula

In this discussion, Agile Coach Dominika Bula, who has a rich background with companies like SAP Signavio and Oracle, dives deep into the power of storytelling in product ownership. She contrasts effective and ineffective Product Owners, highlighting how successful ones bridge gaps with storytelling and foster collaboration without micromanaging. Conversely, she warns against the isolation that comes from overextension. Dominika emphasizes the importance of clear communication and listening to team feedback to drive successful product development.
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Oct 10, 2024 • 15min

How To Grow Self-Sufficient Agile Teams | Dominika Bula

In this conversation with Dominika Bula, an Agile Coach at SAP Signavio with experience at Oracle and Red Hat, the focus is on cultivating self-sufficient Agile teams. Dominika shares a compelling story about a team that thrived independently by embracing Scrum values and fostering open communication. She emphasizes the significance of psychological safety and introduces the 'Circles of Control' retrospective format, which encourages teams to reflect and identify areas of influence. Ultimately, she champions autonomy and collaboration as keys to overcoming challenges.
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Oct 9, 2024 • 16min

Tackling Resistance to Change with Effective Communication, A Scrum Master’s Guide | Dominika Bula

In this enlightening discussion, Agile Coach Dominika Bula shares her expertise in overcoming resistance to change. With experience at SAP Signavio, Oracle, and Red Hat, she emphasizes the importance of effective communication and collaboration in managing organizational transitions. Dominika advises on starting with a discovery process and involving team leads to address emotional objections. She tackles the pitfalls of focusing solely on tasks instead of desired outcomes, providing valuable insights for both agile leaders and teams.
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Oct 8, 2024 • 15min

Building Stronger Agile Teams Through Working Agreements And Deliberate Collaboration | Dominika Bula

Dominika Bula, an Agile Coach at SAP Signavio with experience at Oracle and Red Hat, dives into building stronger agile teams through effective working agreements. She discusses the challenges of scaling teams and the crucial role of fostering collaboration and participation, especially for new members. Dominika emphasizes the importance of having clear agreements to prevent misunderstandings and enhance team dynamics. She also highlights the benefits of a buddy system and recommends the 'Kanban Pocket Guide' for improving team flow.
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Oct 7, 2024 • 15min

How To Let Go, And Help Agile Teams Take Ownership of Their Problems | Dominika Bula

Dominika Bula, an Agile Coach at SAP Signavio with a rich background at Oracle and Red Hat, shares her insights on team empowerment. She discusses her initial mistake of solving problems for her team, which led to disengagement. Dominika highlights key anti-patterns like resisting change and the dangers of seniority in learning. She advocates for letting teams take ownership, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and the importance of engaging with diverse communities for growth.
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Oct 5, 2024 • 48min

BONUS: Mastering Remote Work in Agile Teams | Antony Marcano

In this enlightening discussion, Antony Marcano, co-founder of RiverGlide and Head of Engineering at Ford Digital, shares his three decades of software development wisdom. He dives into his first fully remote project during the pandemic and how switching to Tuple revitalized team collaboration. Antony tackles the loss of serendipitous moments in remote settings and offers strategies to foster meaningful interactions. He also explores the future of remote work, touching on the potential of AI and VR to enhance collaboration in software teams.
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Oct 4, 2024 • 16min

How Team Alignment Drives Product Success, A Product Owner’s Journey | Eli Goodman

Eli Goodman, the Head of Product at Tuple and a seasoned expert in collaboration, shares his insights on team alignment in product management. He discusses the contrasting roles of a collaborative Product Owner versus an isolated one. Eli emphasizes techniques for fostering clarity in remote settings, like emotional storytelling and playful retrospectives. He further explores innovative communication strategies such as 'feed forward' discussions and the importance of narrative in improving team cohesion and enhancing product outcomes.
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Oct 3, 2024 • 14min

Keeping Product Teams Aligned, Advice for Product Leaders in Remote Teams | Eli Goodman

Eli Goodman, a seasoned product manager and Head of Product at Tuple, discusses the unique challenges of leading remote teams. He emphasizes the importance of staying grounded in user reality and testing assumptions for product success. Eli shares valuable tips on effective pairing for accountability and goal alignment. He also highlights the Sailboat Retrospective format, which promotes open communication and visualizes team progress. Tune in for essential habits that help product managers thrive in a distributed work environment!
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Oct 2, 2024 • 31min

BONUS: What the UK COVID App Project Taught Us About Remote Agile Collaboration | Giovanni Asproni

Giovanni Asproni, CTO and co-founder of Launch Ventures, dives into his role in developing the UK's COVID-19 app. He shares the pressure of rapid development amidst a pandemic and the innovative use of Bluetooth technology for contact tracing. Giovanni discusses the dynamics of remote team collaboration, highlighting techniques like mob programming. He emphasizes the importance of clear communication and agile practices in overcoming challenges, offering valuable insights for teams adapting to remote work and agile methodologies.

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