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Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesTransforming Workgroups into High-Performing Teams | Season Hughes Season Hughes: Transforming Workgroups into High-Performing Teams Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Season shares insights about a common anti-pattern she's observed across organizations: calling a group of people a team doesn't automatically make them one. She discusses how many supposed teams are actually workgroups - collections of independent contributors rewarded for individual rather than collective achievements. Season provides specific criteria to distinguish between workgroups and real teams, emphasizing the importance of shared...2025-02-2520 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesBONUS The Evolution of Agile Leadership: Embracing the Therapeutic Turn with Ari-Pekka Skarp BONUS: Beyond Process, How Psychology is Reshaping Modern Leadership with Ari-Pekka Skarp In this BONUS episode, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of Agile leadership with Ari-Pekka Skarp, an experienced Agile Coach, Psychotherapist, and Organizational Psychologist. Drawing from his unique blend of expertise, Ari-Pekka shares his lessons learned on how leadership has transformed over the past decades and what the future holds for Agile organizations. The Evolution of Agile and Social Complexity "We replaced authority with collaboration, this was revolutionary." The journey of Agile adoption over the past 16 years has been marked by two...2025-02-0849 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesThe Role of Trust and Fun in High-Performing Agile Teams | Chrissy Fleming Chrissy Fleming: The Role of Trust and Fun in High-Performing Agile Teams Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. For Chrissy, success as a Scrum Master means fostering high-performing teams that solve valuable problems. She emphasizes that while this sounds simple, it requires building trust, establishing accountability, and maintaining a commitment to continuous improvement. A key indicator of success is when teams naturally have fun together, reflecting their comfort and psychological safety.2025-02-0618 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesFrom Tasks to Outcomes, An Agile Cultural Transformation Story | Chrissy Fleming Chrissy Fleming: From Tasks to Outcomes, An Agile Cultural Transformation Story Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Chrissy shares her experience transforming a sales-led organization from task orientation to outcome focus. By partnering with the head of tech and implementing OKRs, they created meaningful conversations about team goals and progress. Through initiatives like Demo Days and the creation of team "houses," they successfully shifted the organizational culture while ensuring teams felt...2025-02-0515 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesThe Impact of Unaddressed Conflict on Agile Team Health | Chrissy Fleming Chrissy Fleming: The Impact of Unaddressed Conflict on Agile Team Health Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Chrissy shares a compelling story about a newly formed team working on retention that struggled with toxic behavior. The presence of a hostile team member created an environment where healthy conflict became impossible, leading to either unhealthy confrontations or complete avoidance. Despite attempts to address the situation, the lack of trust prevented team members...2025-02-0416 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesThe Hidden Cost of Combined Scrum Master and Product Owner Roles | Chrissy Fleming Chrissy Fleming: The Hidden Cost of Combined Scrum Master and Product Owner Roles Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode, Chrissy shares a critical learning moment from her career when she attempted to juggle both Product Owner and Scrum Master roles simultaneously. This dual role led to a situation where the team began "sandbagging" their estimates due to underlying conflicts with leadership. The situation culminated when a team member...2025-02-0313 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesBalancing Product Owner Responsibilities with Team Empowerment | Antti Horelli Antti Horelli: Balancing Product Owner Responsibilities with Team Empowerment Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Product Owner: Sharing Responsibility with the Team The great Product Owner excels by being present and actively sharing knowledge with the team. While the PO role can be overwhelming due to its responsibility to abstract complexity from the team, the best POs find ways to share responsibilities appropriately. They understand that their role goes beyond making...2025-01-3114 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesAchieving Productive Serenity - Sign of Scrum Master Success | Antti Horelli Antti Horelli: Achieving Productive Serenity - Sign of Scrum Master Success Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Antti describes success for Scrum Masters through the concept of "productive serenity" - a state where teams maintain high productivity while remaining calm and focused. This is characterized by frequent small discussions, excited but not stressed team members, and the ability to address challenges with serious calmness. The team operates with the mindset of "...2025-01-3013 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesBalancing Delivery Pressure with Agile Transformation | Antti Horelli Antti Horelli: Balancing Delivery Pressure with Agile Transformation Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Antti shares his experience leading an agile transformation across three siloed organizations: development, QA/testing, and support. The transformation involved establishing cross-functional teams and implementing visual management through a comprehensive planning wall. Despite initial progress with joint planning days and rolling wave planning, the pressure to deliver led to reverting to traditional project management approaches. This story...2025-01-2915 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesThe Challenge of Breaking Silos, And Building Collaborative Teams Remotely | Antti Horelli Antti Horelli: The Challenge of Breaking Silos, And Building Collaborative Agile Teams Remotely Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Antti shares a story about a team of solo workers who struggled to collaborate effectively. Despite having technical expertise, the team faced challenges in delivering value due to conflicting views on "good tech work" and communication issues. The remote working environment further complicated their interactions, ultimately leading to the team's dissolution. This...2025-01-2814 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesThe Three-Day Sprint Planning Nightmare - Learning from Failure | Antti Horelli Antti Horelli: The Three-Day Sprint Planning Nightmare - Learning from Agile Failure Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode, Antti shares a critical learning moment from his early Scrum Master days when a sprint planning session extended to three days due to poor preparation. The team discovered that backlog items were much larger and different than expected, while unexpected background decisions further complicated the planning. This experience highlighted the...2025-01-2714 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesBONUS: Gojko Adzic on Optimizing Products for Long-Tail Users (Agile Online Summit 2024 Replay) BONUS: Gojko Adzic on Optimizing Products for Long-Tail Users (Agile Online Summit 2024 Replay) In this BONUS episode, we revisit Gojko Adzic’s insightful interview at the Agile Online Summit 2024. Gojko, an award-winning author and software expert, unpacks the principles behind his latest book, Lizard Optimization, offering a fresh perspective on improving product usability by addressing the needs of long-tail users. From learning from unexpected user behaviors to refining products with a systematic approach, this episode is filled with practical tips for product teams and Agile practitioners. What is Lizard Optimization? Drawing from his experiences as a product de...2025-01-2540 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesOvercoming the Part-Time Product Owner Trap | Ville Reijonen Ville Reijonen: Overcoming the Part-Time Product Owner Trap The Bad Product Owner: The Part-Time PO Disaster Ville describes a scenario where a company assigned a part-time Product Owner (PO) to manage software development. The PO’s inconsistent availability led to poor communication and a lack of feedback loops. Ville explains how this anti-pattern can derail a project and shares tips, such as scheduling regular meetings to ensure that the PO remains actively involved in supporting the team. A strong PO presence is crucial for maintaining alignment and driving product success, and Ville discusses some possible mitigating actions we can ta...2025-01-2415 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesHow To Use Agile Retrospectives To Help Teams Focus On Continuous Growth | Ville Reijonen Ville Reijonen: How To Use Agile Retrospectives To Help Teams Focus On Continuous Growth For Ville, true success as a Scrum Master is achieved when the team and the PO can independently manage their development process. He shares how he tracks team progress, conducts one-on-ones to provide tailored support, and uses subtle nudges to guide the team toward autonomy. Ville emphasizes the importance of understanding where individuals are in their learning journey and helping them achieve their goals by continuously assessing and adjusting support strategies. Self-reflection Question: What steps can you take to...2025-01-2316 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesWhy Organizational And Scrum Patterns Are Essential for Leading Change | Ville Reijonen Ville Reijonen: Why Organizational And Scrum Patterns Are Essential for Leading Change Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Ville shares how patterns provide a structured approach to implementing change in organizations. During informal chats with colleagues before the pandemic, Ville would share useful patterns to build common understanding. He explains how patterns create a shared language that helps teams internalize concepts like Scrum roles and processes. Ville recommends ScrumBook.org as a re...2025-01-2215 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesOvercoming Code Ownership Silos in Agile Teams | Ville Reijonen Ville Reijonen: Overcoming Code Ownership Silos in Agile Teams Ville describes a team that had divided code ownership, where members were reluctant to share or modify each other’s work. This fostered fear, mistrust, and a defensive approach to development. Ville explains how this pattern of component segregation led to silos and distrust. He outlines actionable steps for rebuilding trust, such as adopting robust testing practices, implementing an internal open-source model, and encouraging ensemble programming. By fostering a culture of shared ownership, teams can collaborate more effectively and develop higher-quality software. Self-reflection Question: Ho...2025-01-2117 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesBuilding Trust Between Teams and Product Owners During A Challenging Rewrite Project | Ville Reijonen Ville Reijonen: Building Trust Between Teams and Product Owners During A Challenging Rewrite Project Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this episode, Ville shares a story from a full system rewrite project where conflicts between the Product Owner (PO) and the team created significant challenges. The lack of collaboration led to a stressful big-bang release with numerous post-launch issues. Ville explains how misaligned team dynamics can derail progress and highlights the im...2025-01-2015 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesBONUS: Engineering Leadership, Automation, and Trust with Dan Hollinger CTO Series: Engineering Leadership, Automation, and Trust with Dan Hollinger In this CTO Series episode, we sit down with Dan Hollinger, an accomplished engineering leader passionate about fostering empathy, transparency, and trust in tech teams. Dan shares pivotal lessons from his career, from building scalable automation systems to navigating complex leadership challenges. We cover key strategies for aligning tech initiatives with business goals, fostering collaboration, and ensuring long-term technical health. Defining Leadership Through Automation and Empowerment “Enable your humans to focus on the interesting work—automation should take care of the rest.”2025-01-1745 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesCTO Series: Mastering the CTPO Role, Katrina Clokie’s Guide to Tech and Product Leadership CTO Series: Mastering the CTPO Role, Katrina Clokie’s Guide to Tech and Product Leadership In this BONUS episode, we sit down with Katrina Clokie, a seasoned leader in strategy, change management, and building inclusive teams. Katrina shares pivotal moments in her career, offers practical leadership insights, and discusses her role as Chief Technology and Product Officer (CTPO), where she’s balancing innovation with business objectives. Whether you’re an aspiring tech leader or looking to sharpen your leadership toolkit, Katrina’s wisdom will inspire you to embrace growth, resilience, and collaboration. Defining Moments in Leadership “Loo...2025-01-1645 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesCTO Series: How Open Strategy and Agile Practices Drive Success at NorthCode With Ismo Aro CTO Series: How Open Strategy and Agile Practices Drive Success at NorthCode With Ismo Aro In this BONUS episode, we sit down with Ismo Aro, CTO and partner at NorthCode, to delve into the transformative power of Open Strategy in the tech world. Ismo shares his journey from corporate roles at Nokia and Ericsson to becoming a full-time entrepreneur, and he unpacks how his approach to leadership evolved with the rise of agile methodologies, test automation, and cloud transformation. This episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone looking to modernize their company’s strategy and foster a c...2025-01-1541 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesCTO Series: Navigating Growth, A Playbook for Scaling Engineering Teams With Toni Ala-Piirto CTO Series: Navigating Growth, A Playbook for Scaling Engineering Teams With Toni Ala-Piirto In this BONUS episode, we dive into the journey of Toni Ala-Piirto, a seasoned software leader with 15 years of experience designing and implementing distributed systems. Toni opens up about pivotal lessons from his leadership career, balancing tech strategy with business goals, and the nuances of scaling engineering teams during rapid growth. Whether you’re a CTO, a team lead, or a tech enthusiast, this conversation is packed with practical insights. The Evolution of a Leader: A Journey, Not a Single Moment 2025-01-1441 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesBONUS: Sergey’s Leadership Insights—Bridging Innovation and Strategy as CTO of CrateDB CTO Series: Sergey’s Leadership Insights—Bridging Innovation and Strategy as CTO of CrateDB In this BONUS episode, we sit down with Sergey, the forward-thinking CTO of CrateDB, to unpack his journey from Nokia to CrateDB and his leadership philosophy that blends technical expertise with strategic foresight. We dive into the key moments that shaped his career, the challenges of scaling technology in a competitive market, and how Sergey aligns his team’s efforts with broader business goals while staying adaptable in an ever-evolving tech landscape. The Defining Moment in Sergey’s Leadership Journey 2025-01-1344 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesBONUS: Building Agile Startups with Nick Hughes of Founders Live BONUS: Building Agile Startups with Nick Hughes of Founders Live Welcome, Agile friends! In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Nick Hughes, the founder of Founders Live, a global startup community now operating in more than 100 cities and 50 countries. Our conversation explored what it really takes to build a business and how the principles of agility can help entrepreneurs adapt, iterate, and thrive. If you’ve ever wondered how to sharpen your message, build resilience in the face of setbacks, and foster meaningful connections in the startup world, this epis...2025-01-1128 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesProduct Owner Patterns – The Great and the Bad | Ellen Grove Ellen Grove: The Messenger Anti-Pattern, When Product Owners Lack Authority Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Product Owner: Building Shared Understanding, The Collaborative Product Owner Pattern Ellen describes an exemplary Product Owner (PO) who actively engaged with customers, often bringing the team along to meet users. This practice fostered a shared understanding of customer needs and amplified creativity within the team. A great PO promotes collaboration and ensures th...2025-01-1016 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesThe Power of "Why", Modeling Coaching Behavior for Agile Teams | Ellen Grove Ellen Grove: The Power of "Why", Modeling Coaching Behavior for Agile Teams Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Ellen defines success for Scrum Masters as the team developing a stronger sense of agency and self-sufficiency. When teams begin asking better questions and demonstrate ownership of their processes, it indicates growth and maturity. Scrum Masters must model this behavior by being thoughtful, curious, and consistently asking "why" to encourage a coaching mindset. This ap...2025-01-0916 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesThe Dual Work of Agile, Managing Projects and Change Simultaneously | Ellen Grove Ellen Grove: The Dual Work of Agile, Managing Projects and Change Simultaneously Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Ellen shares her insights on managing organizational change effectively. She explains how Scrum and Lean Change Management offer tools to make the "change work" visible alongside project work. By putting infrastructure in place to support this dual focus, stakeholders and teams can gain transparency and clarity. Ellen emphasizes that lasting change requires collaboration and vi...2025-01-0815 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesWhy Feedback Loops Are Essential for Agile Teams | Ellen Grove Ellen Grove: Why Feedback Loops Are Essential for Agile Teams Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Ellen shares a story about coaching a team in a public sector enterprise working on a website project. Despite their commitment to Agile, the team’s disconnect from user feedback led them to build features that missed critical functionality. This stealthy anti-pattern—assuming "what should be done and why" without user input—resulted in wasted effort and budg...2025-01-0714 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesManaging Change in Complex Organizational Cultures | Ellen Grove Ellen Grove: Managing Change in Complex Organizational Cultures Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Ellen reflects on her early experiences as a Scrum Master, facing challenges in an environment that resisted the introduction of Scrum. She shares valuable lessons about handling external resistance, managing personal expectations, and avoiding emotional burnout when navigating organizational change. Ellen emphasizes the importance of focusing on what can be influenced and detaching from outcomes beyond one’s cont...2025-01-0614 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesThrowing Features Over the Fence, The Disconnected PO | Robert Finan Robert Finan: Throwing Features Over the Fence, The Disconnected PO Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Product Owner: Fostering Quick Feedback Loops With Story Mapping Robert describes a great Product Owner as someone who immerses themselves in the team, fostering collaboration and ensuring quick market feedback. By using tools like Story Mapping, these POs help teams focus on value while staying engaged and open to learning....2025-01-0314 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesPromoting Agile Team Growth Through Experiments And Small Focused Changes | Robert Finan Robert Finan: Promoting Agile Team Growth Through Experiments And Small Focused Changes Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Robert defines Scrum Master success as driving impactful team improvements through small, focused changes. By maintaining a backlog of improvement ideas and encouraging teams to experiment, Robert highlights the importance of measurable progress in both behavior and collaboration. Featured Retrospective Format for the Week: Sailboat Retrospective Robert recommends the...2025-01-0214 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesFlexible Change Processes, How To Adopt Agile With An Agile Approach | Robert Finan Robert Finan: Flexible Change Processes, How To Adopt Agile With An Agile Approach Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Robert discusses how top-down, project managed Agile transformations often fail to account for the complexity of change. By focusing on flexibility, inspect/adapt cycles, and bringing comfort to the change process, Scrum Masters can guide organizations away from one-size-fits-all solutions and toward the sustainable improvement that is the hallmark of Agile. Se...2025-01-0112 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesWhy Agile Teams Need the Right Support, And How We Can Help Them | Robert Finan Robert Finan: Why Agile Teams Need the Right Support, And How We Can Help Them Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Robert shares a story about what happens when teams lack management support and the right environment to succeed. He emphasizes the importance of 1-on-1 conversations, addressing individual resistance, and focusing on what can be changed. Slowly building the right environment for our teams - Robert explains how - is how we he...2024-12-3113 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesThe Challenges of Trying Too Hard in an Agile Transformation | Robert Finan Robert Finan: The Challenges of Trying Too Hard in an Agile Transformation Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Robert shares his experience of burning out after just four months in a challenging Agile transformation. He reflects on the mistake of trying to push his vision without meeting the organization where it was. By facing embedded structures and resistance, Robert learned the value of pragmatism, experimentation, and nudging change instead of forcing it....2024-12-3016 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesXmas Special: Investing in Software: Alternatives To Project Management For Software Businesses With Vasco Duarte Xmas Special: Investing in Software: Alternatives To Project Management For Software Businesses With Vasco Duarte In the grand finale of the “5 Wishes for 2025” series, Vasco Duarte tackles the chaotic nature of software development and why traditional project management just doesn’t cut it. Drawing on lessons from weather models, butterflies, and Agile practices, Vasco presents a bold manifesto for how we can thrive in uncertainty. Chaos Theory and Software Development “Project management is like trying to predict where a butterfly will land after flying through a hurricane – good luck with that!” Vasco begins with the story of Ed...2024-12-2717 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesKeep Your Backlog Microscopic - The #NoBacklogs Revolution With Vasco Duarte | Vasco Duarte Xmas Special: Keep Your Backlog Microscopic - The #NoBacklogs Revolution With Vasco Duarte In the fourth episode of the “5 Wishes for 2025” series, Vasco Duarte takes on a common yet overlooked productivity killer: the monster backlog. With humor, relatable analogies, and practical advice, Vasco shares how organizations can turn their overwhelming backlogs into powerful tools for focus and impact. The Backlog Problem: When More Becomes Too Much “Your backlog should be like your fridge, not your basement – keep only what you’ll use soon, not what you might need someday!” Vasco opens by comparing bloated backlogs to storage b...2024-12-2613 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesXmas Special: Running Experiments Over Managing A Tasklist, aka The Backlog | Vasco Duarte Xmas Special: Running Experiments Over Managing A Tasklist, aka The Backlog With Vasco Duarte In the third episode of the “5 Wishes for 2025” series, Vasco Duarte takes aim at one of the most common anti-patterns in software development: the obsession with managing tasks instead of discovering what truly works. He calls on teams to shift their mindset from backlog management to running experiments, creating a culture of learning and rapid innovation. From Backlog Secretary to Product Scientist “Managing a backlog is like planning a road trip by focusing on the gas stops instead of the destination.” ...2024-12-2511 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesBreaking Down the Wall Between Product and Engineering | Vasco Duarte Xmas Special: Breaking Down the Wall Between Product and Engineering With Vasco Duarte In the second episode of the “5 Wishes for 2025” series, Vasco Duarte tackles one of the most persistent and damaging divides in software development: the wall between Product and Engineering teams. Through stories, metaphors, and real-world examples, Vasco challenges the status quo and paints a vision for seamless collaboration that drives innovation and value. The Invisible Walls Holding Us Back “It’s like having the ingredients and the recipe in separate rooms – how are you supposed to cook something amazing?” Vasco begins by highlighting...2024-12-2411 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesXmas Special: From Project-Driven to Flow-Driven Software Development in 2025 | Vasco Duarte Xmas Special: From Project-Driven to Flow-Driven Software Development in 2025 with Vasco Duarte In the kickoff episode of the “5 Wishes for 2025” series, Vasco Duarte dives into a topic close to his heart: why managing software like construction projects leads to failure. Drawing on his experience in the Agile community and sharing compelling real-world examples, Vasco introduces a new perspective on how software development should flow, adapt, and continuously deliver value. Software Development: Stop Building Houses, Start Growing Gardens “Software is more like a garden than a construction site—continuous care and attention are key to thriving.” Vasco begi...2024-12-2313 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesBONUS: Unlocking Language and Agility With Victor Pena and Michelle Pauk BONUS: A Coaching Masterclass - How Our Language Affects Our Leadership Style, And The Culture We Create, With Michelle Pauk and Victor Pena In this BONUS episode, Victor Pena and Michelle Pauk dive deep into the power of language in shaping our work as leaders, Agile Coaches, and Scrum Masters. Together, we explore how the words we use influence relationships, decisions, and the success of Agile practices. From navigating the ambiguity of language to fostering effective communication, this episode provides actionable insights to help you thrive in a constantly changing workplace. Language as a Culture Carrier “Language is...2024-12-2152 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesThe Isolated Product Owner, Lacking Collaboration and Engagement | Karthiga Seturaj Karthiga Seturaj: The Isolated Product Owner, Lacking Collaboration and Engagement Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Product Owner: Dealing With Uncertainty and Growing Team Trust Karthiga shares the characteristics of an exemplary Product Owner, emphasizing their ability to navigate ambiguity and support their teams during challenging moments. Great Product Owners demonstrate strong leadership, foster team relationships, and celebrate successes, contributing to a positive and collaborative environment. Th...2024-12-2014 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesSuccess and Reflection in Agile Teams | Karthiga Seturaj Karthiga Seturaj: Building Habits for Continuous Improvement With The Help Of Agile Retrospectives Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Karthiga’s success definition is similar to what we’ve heard before: helping teams achieve independence and self-sufficiency. To illustrate that point, she describes an experience where a team’s decision to run retrospectives independently was both surprising and fulfilling, marking a key moment of maturity. This shift allowed her to focus on more stra...2024-12-1913 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesLeading Agile Transformations with the Flow Framework | Karthiga Seturaj Karthiga Seturaj: Leading Agile Transformations with the Flow Framework Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Karthiga discusses an agile transformation involving the adoption of the Flow Framework and Spotify model. With leadership support and tools like Lean Change Canvas2024-12-1812 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesAligning Metrics and Mindsets in Agile Teams | Karthiga Seturaj Karthiga Seturaj: The Right And The Wrong Metrics For Agile Teams Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Karthiga shares a team story where metrics like Flow Efficiency were implemented to improve understanding of work processes. Despite leadership support and training, the team became overly focused on “making metrics look good,” reflecting Goodhart’s Law. This led to discussions on aligning the purpose of metrics with improving workflows, not chasing numbers. Self-ref...2024-12-1715 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesThe Importance of Addressing Conflicts Early in Agile Teams | Karthiga Seturaj Karthiga Seturaj: The Importance of Addressing Conflicts Early in Agile Teams Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. As a Scrum Master, Karthiga shares a failure story involving unresolved conflicts between a Product Owner and an engineering lead that escalated into organizational changes and team departures. Reflecting on this experience, Karthiga emphasizes the importance of confronting issues early and effectively. Key tips include involving the right people, leveraging feedback from retrospectives, and using da...2024-12-1612 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesThe Curious Strategist and The Overwhelmed Task Manager, Two Contrasting Product Owner Patterns | Sara Caldwell Sara Caldwell: The Curious Strategist and The Overwhelmed Task Manager, Two Contrasting Product Owner Patterns The Great Product Owner: The Curious Strategist, A Model Product Owner Sara describes an exemplary Product Owner who blended curiosity, strategic thinking, and empathy. By understanding team concerns and fostering connection, this PO became a trusted collaborator. Whether strategizing or engaging in team bonding, this PO consistently demonstrated entrepreneurial thinking and alignment with team goals. The Bad Product Owner: The Overwhelmed Task Manager A contrasting example involves a PO unable to perform beyond task management due...2024-12-1312 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesEmpowering Teams and Retrospective Tools | Sara Caldwell Sara Caldwell: Agile Retrospectives and Critical Team Insights With the Spotify Squad Health Check Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Success as a Scrum Master, according to Sara, is about fostering self-regulating teams that thrive even in the Scrum Master’s absence. By reducing her “air time” and encouraging self-reflection, she helps teams solve problems independently. Sara highlights strategies like NPS feedback and enabling constraints to continuously evaluate and improve her own impact.2024-12-1213 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesCo-Creating Vision for Change Success | Sara Caldwell Sara Caldwell: From Command-and-Control to Collaborative Visioning, A Change Practice Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Sara shares how her early experience of creating a change vision taught her the importance of co-creation. By involving teams through focus groups and story collection, she fosters ownership and accelerates transformation. Listen to learn actionable tips for facilitating vision-building and empowering teams to take part in change processes. Self-reflection Question: How can you in...2024-12-1110 min
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Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesWhen Sprint Goals Are Missing, The Consequences of a Task-Driven Product Owner | Ramya Shastri Ramya Shastri: When Sprint Goals Are Missing, The Consequences of a Task-Driven Product Owner Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Product Owner: The Goal Oriented PO Ramya describes a great Product Owner as one who is protective of the team, ensures sprint goals are clearly defined, and consults the team before accepting customer demands. This PO fosters a collaborative environment where the team can thrive and deliver results....2024-12-0612 min
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Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesCreating Safety And Overcoming Fear In Agile Teams | Ramya Shastri Ramya Shastri: Creating Safety And Overcoming Fear In Agile Teams Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Ramya shares a story about a team trapped in a fear culture where silence prevailed in meetings. With a micromanaging manager doubling as a Scrum Master, the team struggled to collaborate effectively. Ramya used one-on-one sessions, team-building exercises, and video calls to create an environment of trust and openness, eventually helping the team speak up and ad...2024-12-0312 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesUnveiling the Many Layers of the Scrum Master Role | Ramya Shastri Ramya Shastri: Unveiling the Many Layers of the Scrum Master Role Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Starting her journey as a Scrum Master, Ramya Shastri quickly discovered that the role is much more complex than just facilitation and coordination. She shares her experiences transitioning from QA to Scrum Master and the lessons she learned about team dynamics, psychological safety, and adapting practices to specific teams. Her story emphasizes that Scrum Masters gr...2024-12-0215 min
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Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesFrom Dogmatic Beginnings to Transformative Growth as a Scrum Master | Aliona Zapanovici Aliona Zapanovici: Overcoming Dogmatic Approaches in Agile Leadership and Helping Agile Teams Embrace Change Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Aliona shares her early experience as a Scrum Master, marked by an initial misunderstanding of leadership without authority. Feeling out of place and defensive when faced with team resistance, she soon recognized that true transformation requires observation, curiosity, and gradual change. Her dogmatic approach led to challenges, but she learned valuable lessons: an...2024-11-2513 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesBONUS: Exploring Lean Principles in Software Development | Doug Rabow BONUS: Rediscovering Agile's Roots, What We Can Learn From Lean Manufacturing with Doug Rabow In this BONUS episode, we reconnect with Doug Rabow, a previous guest and an expert in Lean-Agile strategic management known for his dedication to fostering empowered teams and enhancing processes through Lean principles. This discussion dives into the foundations of Lean, its evolution from manufacturing, and how software development can benefit from these time-tested methodologies. Join us as we uncover how adopting Lean can transform software practices and culture to align more closely with the true spirit of Agile. Introduction to Lean and the...2024-11-2343 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesGrowing Trust As A Product Owner, A PO Superpower | Gosia Smoleńska Gosia Smoleńska: Growing Trust As A Product Owner, A PO Superpower Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Product Owner: The Trust-Building Product Owner Gosia illustrates the characteristics of an exemplary Product Owner. These individuals build trust with their teams, challenge ideas respectfully, and maintain transparency about their concerns. Great POs actively seek feedback, clearly communicate the customer’s voice, and leverage tools like Jobs To Be Done to al...2024-11-2215 min
Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesSigns of Scrum Master Success | Gosia Smoleńska Gosia Smoleńska: Lean Coffee As A Simple and Effective Retrospective Format For Teams Under Pressure Read the full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Success for Gosia as a Scrum Master is defined by her team’s self-sufficiency. True success is evident when the team operates smoothly without her constant presence, handles conflicts independently, and confidently runs their own meetings. When team members shift from bringing complaints to proposing solutions and only seek occasional feedb...2024-11-2110 min
Conversa Puxa ConversaEp#6 Vasco MelroO Vasco Melro é um fotógrafo do amor. Casamentos, grávidas, famílias... fazem parte do seu dia-a-dia, co-habitando com a moda, área onde começou e que ainda o apaixona. É das pessoas mais calmas com quem conversei neste podcast, por isso, se querem ouvir um episódio relaxante: é este! Falámos de fotografia, parentalidade, inteligência artificial, do prazer que é olhar para uma laranjeira em flor... enfim, um pot-pourri de temas.
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Richard Kasperowski interviews Vasco Duarte. Vasco is a long-time Agilist and the host of the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast. Vasco talks about his journey as an Agilist, starting with the time he did Scrum exactly by the book—and it turned out to be the best team of his life. Connect with Vasco on Twitter at https://twitter.com/duarte_vasco and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/duartevasco/, and listen to the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast at https://scrum-master-toolbox.org/.
Read the full transcript at kasperowski.com/po...2019-03-1236 min
With Great People: High-Performance TeamsVasco Duarte: First Scrum Team Was the Best Team of My LifeFirst Scrum Team Was the Best Team of My Life
Richard Kasperowski interviews Vasco Duarte. Vasco is a long-time Agilist and the host of the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast. Vasco talks about his journey as an Agilist, starting with the time he did Scrum exactly by the book—and it turned out to be the best team of his life. Connect with Vasco on Twitter at https://twitter.com/duarte_vasco and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/duartevasco/, and listen to the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast at https://scrum-master-toolbox.org/.
Read the full transcript at kasperowski.com/po...2019-03-1236 min
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Software Process and Measurement CastProduct Owners and Scrum Masters, An Interview with Vasco DuarteSPaMCAST 508 features our interview with Vasco Duarte! Vasco and I discuss vision and product owners. The product owner role is crucial. To be effective, the product owner must be able to articulate a vision for the product they champion. Vasco Duarte’s Bio in his own words: I want to transform product development organizations into product business organizations. I do that by focusing the work of the product development teams on the end-to-end life-cycle of their products. From Concept to Cash and Back! Currently a Managing Partner at . Product Manager, Scrum Master, Project Manager, Director, Agile Coach are only some of...2018-08-1932 min
The Modern Agile ShowInterview with Vasco Duarte, #NoEstimatesEpisode 25 of the Modern Agile Show features an interview with Vasco Duarte, an agile/lean expert, leader of the #NoEstimates movement, author of the #NoEstimates book and host of the popular ScrumMaster podcast. Vasco talks about how to conduct high-speed experiments (e.g. within 24 hours) so we invest in knowledge acquisition, not estimates. Vasco explains how he helped a car company test voice activation in cars without spending tons of time and money. Instead of estimating when voice activation would be available, he helped the company quickly gain knowledge about the value of the feature. Vasco describes how he uses...2018-03-2300 min
falar criativo: criatividade / ideias / entrevistas / pessoasepisódio 134, Guilherme DuarteO convidado desta vez é o Guilherme Duarte, autor do blogue “Por Falar Noutra Coisa”, que ganhou o prémio do Blogue do Ano 2016. Cheguei…Continue Readingepisódio 134, Guilherme Duarte2017-05-022h 21
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Software Process and Measurement CastSPaMCAST 372 – Vasco Duarte, #NoEstimatesThe Software Process and Measurement Cast 372 features our interview with Vasco Duarte. Vasco returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, #NoEstimates Book. In the interview, Vasco and I discussed the underlying concepts behind #NoEstimates and how the concept has matured. If you are interested in project management, estimation and delivering value, the ideas that Vasco discusses will be both controversial and valuable. If we paraphrase Shakespeare, then Estimates or #NoEstimates has to be the question. Let’s answer it!
Introducing Vasco:
Vasco wants to transform product development organizations into product business organizations. He does that by focusing the wor...2015-12-1339 min
Agile for Humans with Ryan Ripley and Todd Miller20: #NoEstimates with Vasco DuarteHosts
Ryan Ripley, Vasco Duarte
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Vasco Duarte (@duarte_vasco) joined Ryan Ripley (@RyanRipley) for a discussion about #NoEstimates. Vasco is the author of the #NoEstimates Book, Founder of Oikosofy, and host of the Scrum Master ToolBox Podcast.
One of the staring points of #NoEstimates is: “We as an industry are not able to estimate well.”
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With that starting point, alternatives are necessary. #NoEstimates seeks to explore those alternatives.
We...2015-10-2256 min
Software Process and Measurement CastSPaMCAST 300 – Vasco Duarte, #NoEstimatesShow 300! Show Zero was published on January 7, 2007. 2,738 days later, we feature our interview with Vasco Duarte. We discussed #NoEstimates, which evokes a great deal of passion. The interview will embraces that passion and we sort through the noise to get to the core of the idea which is highly useful despite all of the controversy. #NoEstimates asks teams, product owners and leaders to rethink how they predict project performance. Change is hard but Vasco describes a less painful path to predicting delivery.
Vasco’s Bio:
Product manager, scrum master, project manager, director, and Agile coach are only some of the role...2014-07-2747 min