
Agile for Humans with Ryan Ripley and Todd Miller
Agile for Humans™ is a weekly podcast dedicated to the individuals and interactions that make agile work. The goal is to help create safe and collaborative working environments where people are empowered to do their best work.
Latest episodes

May 7, 2021 • 7min
YDS: HELP! Our Stakeholders Won't Attend the Sprint Review!
Today's question is all about the stakeholders. Specifically, how do we get our stakeholders to attend the Sprint Review? Clearing calendars and making the event valuable for the stakeholders is critical. All of this and more are discussed in today's episode of Your Daily Scrum with Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley.
How does your team get the stakeholders to attend Sprint Review? Let us know in the comments!
This is one of those Scrum Master interview questions about Scrum that can throw you off. Do you understand why it's critical to get the stakeholders to attend the Sprint Review? These Scrum Master day-in-the-life questions can be tricky. Perhaps some Scrum Master training could help?
Want to learn more about Scrum?
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May 6, 2021 • 8min
YDS: Can the Product Owner be the Scrum Team's Manager?
Today's question is all about wearing multiple hats on a Scrum Team. This time we are looking at whether or not a Product Owner can also be the team manager. All of this and more are discussed in today's episode of Your Daily Scrum with Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley.
How does your team handle wearing multiple hats? Let us know in the comments!
This is one of those Scrum Master interview questions about Scrum that can throw you off. Do you understand why anti-patterns could arise if the Product Owner is also the Scrum Teams manager? These Scrum Master day in the life questions can be tricky. Perhaps some Scrum Master training could help? Want to learn more about Scrum?
Buy Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems -
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Join Ryan and Todd in a Professional Scrum Master course:
https://www.scrum.org/agile-humans
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Sharing Scrum knowledge to help you grow as a Scrum Practitioner and to solve complex problems.
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May 5, 2021 • 7min
YDS: How Detailed of a Plan is Created in Sprint Planning?
Today's question is all about Sprint Planning! How deep of a plan do we need to get started with the work? Time to talk about emergence, complexity, and Product Management. All of this and more are discussed in today's episode of Your Daily Scrum with Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley.
How does your team handle Sprint Planning? Let us know in the comments!
This is one of those Scrum Master interview questions about Scrum that can throw you off. Do you understand how to facilitate a great Sprint Planning event? These Scrum Master day in the life questions can be tricky. Perhaps some Scrum Master training could help? Want to learn more about Scrum?
Buy Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems -
https://amzn.to/3fMpH5a
Join Ryan and Todd in a Professional Scrum Master course:
https://www.scrum.org/agile-humans
And make sure you subscribe to the channel!
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide, I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge for you! Thank you for supporting the channel so we can continue to provide you with free content each week!
FTC DISCLAIMER: This video is not sponsored by anyone.
Sharing Scrum knowledge to help you grow as a Scrum Practitioner and to solve complex problems.
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May 5, 2021 • 8min
YDS: What Does a Scrum Master Do During Sprint Planning?
Today's question is all about Sprint Planning! How deep of a plan do we need to get started with the work? Time to talk about emergence, complexity, and Product Management. All of this and more are discussed in today's episode of Your Daily Scrum with Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley.
How does your team handle Sprint Planning? Let us know in the comments!
This is one of those Scrum Master interview questions about Scrum that can throw you off. Do you understand how to facilitate a great Sprint Planning event? These Scrum Master day in the life questions can be tricky. Perhaps some Scrum Master training could help? Want to learn more about Scrum?
Buy Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems -
https://amzn.to/3fMpH5a
Join Ryan and Todd in a Professional Scrum Master course:
https://www.scrum.org/agile-humans
And make sure you subscribe to the channel!
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide, I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge for you! Thank you for supporting the channel so we can continue to provide you with free content each week!
FTC DISCLAIMER: This video is not sponsored by anyone.
Sharing Scrum knowledge to help you grow as a Scrum Practitioner and to solve complex problems.
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May 3, 2021 • 11min
Agile Metrics: Capturing the Promise of Agility
We are launching a new video series about Agile Metrics. Every week, Ryan Ripley, Todd Miller, and Will Seele will discuss how using the right metrics to improve your practices can lead to amazing results for your teams.
Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments. Leave your questions and don't forget to smash that LIKE and SUBSCRIBE button.
// Want to learn more about Scrum?Buy Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems - https://amzn.to/3AZE0vV
// Join Ryan and Todd in a Professional Scrum Master course: Visit https://agileforhumans.com/ for a list of upcoming courses.
And make sure you subscribe to the channel!
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide, I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge for you! Thank you for supporting the channel so we can continue to provide you with free content each week!
FTC DISCLAIMER: This video is not sponsored by anyone.
Sharing Scrum knowledge to help you grow as a Scrum Practitioner and to solve complex problems.
#agile #metrics #ebm Want to learn more about Scrum?
Buy Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems -
https://amzn.to/3fMpH5a
Join Ryan and Todd in a Professional Scrum Master course:
https://www.scrum.org/agile-humans
And make sure you subscribe to the channel!
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide, I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge for you! Thank you for supporting the channel so we can continue to provide you with free content each week!
FTC DISCLAIMER: This video is not sponsored by anyone.
Sharing Scrum knowledge to help you grow as a Scrum Practitioner and to solve complex problems.
#scrum #agile #professional scrumSee omny.fm/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 3, 2021 • 6min
YDS: When Does a Scrum Team Get Credit for the Story Point?
Today's question is all about story points. When does a Scrum Team get credit for the story points? What happens if only half the work is done? Do we get half the points? All of this and more are discussed in today's episode of Your Daily Scrum with Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley.
How does your team handle credit for story points? Let us know in the comments!
This is one of those Scrum Master interview questions about Scrum that can throw you off. Do you understand why partial story points make no sense? These Scrum Master day in the life questions can be tricky. Perhaps some Scrum Master training could help? Want to learn more about Scrum?
Buy Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems -
https://amzn.to/3fMpH5a
Join Ryan and Todd in a Professional Scrum Master course:
https://www.scrum.org/agile-humans
And make sure you subscribe to the channel!
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide, I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge for you! Thank you for supporting the channel so we can continue to provide you with free content each week!
FTC DISCLAIMER: This video is not sponsored by anyone.
Sharing Scrum knowledge to help you grow as a Scrum Practitioner and to solve complex problems.
#scrum #agile #professional scrumSee omny.fm/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 1, 2021 • 1h 4min
CBA 008 - Beer Tasting with Agile Socks (Stephanie Ockerman)
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Apr 30, 2021 • 8min
YDS: Can a Scrum Team Rotate the Scrum Master Role?
Today's question focuses on the importance of the Scrum Master role and why a Scrum Team should NOT rotate this important set of accountabilities to different members on the Scrum Team each day, week, month, or Sprint.
Do you rotate the Scrum Master role on your Scrum Team? What are your experiences? Let us know in the comments!
This is one of those Scrum Master interview questions about Scrum that can throw you off. Do you understand the cost and risk of rotating the Scrum Master role? These Scrum Master day in the life questions can be tricky. Perhaps some Scrum Master training could help? Want to learn more about Scrum?
Buy Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems -
https://amzn.to/3fMpH5a
Join Ryan and Todd in a Professional Scrum Master course:
https://www.scrum.org/agile-humans
And make sure you subscribe to the channel!
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide, I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge for you! Thank you for supporting the channel so we can continue to provide you with free content each week!
FTC DISCLAIMER: This video is not sponsored by anyone.
Sharing Scrum knowledge to help you grow as a Scrum Practitioner and to solve complex problems.
#scrum #agile #professional scrumSee omny.fm/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 28, 2021 • 7min
YDS: Does Every Developer Work Towards the Sprint Goal?
Today's question is all about team collaboration and the Sprint Goal. Listen in as Ryan and Todd talk about different strategies and tactics Scrum Teams have followed as they try to optimize the flow of work as a TEAM, not just as individuals.
Does everyone on your Scrum Team contribute to the Sprint Goal? Let us know in the comments!
This is one of those Scrum Master interview questions about Scrum that can throw you off. Do you understand the cost and risk of not focusing on the Sprint Goal? These Scrum Master day in the life questions can be tricky. Perhaps some Scrum Master training could help? Want to learn more about Scrum?
Buy Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems -
https://amzn.to/3fMpH5a
Join Ryan and Todd in a Professional Scrum Master course:
https://www.scrum.org/agile-humans
And make sure you subscribe to the channel!
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide, I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge for you! Thank you for supporting the channel so we can continue to provide you with free content each week!
FTC DISCLAIMER: This video is not sponsored by anyone.
Sharing Scrum knowledge to help you grow as a Scrum Practitioner and to solve complex problems.
#scrum #agile #professional scrumSee omny.fm/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 2021 • 10min
Agile Metrics: Looking Busy While Sitting in a Traffic Jam
We are launching a new video series about Agile Metrics. Every week, Ryan Ripley, Todd Miller, and Will Seele will discuss how using the right metrics to improve your practices can lead to amazing results for your teams.
Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments. Leave your questions and don't forget to smash that LIKE and SUBSCRIBE button.
// Want to learn more about Scrum?Buy Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems - https://amzn.to/3b96j0A
// Join Ryan and Todd in a Professional Scrum Master course: Visit https://agileforhumans.com/ for a list of upcoming courses.
And make sure you subscribe to the channel!
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide, I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge for you! Thank you for supporting the channel so we can continue to provide you with free content each week!
FTC DISCLAIMER: This video is not sponsored by anyone.
Sharing Scrum knowledge to help you grow as a Scrum Practitioner and to solve complex problems.
#agile #metrics #ebmSee omny.fm/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices