Agile for Humans with Ryan Ripley and Todd Miller

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? B...

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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 tha...

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 Scr...

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? B...

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Today's question asks whether or not a Product Owner accepts work at the Sprint Review. Todd and Ryan discuss the mechanics of a Sprint Review and how the Product Owner must "accept" the work well in advance of the Sprint Review. What does your Product Owner do at the Sprint Review? Let us know in the comments! This is one of those Scrum Master interview questions about Scrum that can throw you of...

Today's question asks how a Scrum Team should handle SPIKES!?!?! Todd goes for the hot-take and makes it clear that he believes that spikes are an anti-pattern and should not be used! Ryan agreed and they broke down why spikes are a bad practice for a Scrum Team to follow. Who do you thinking about spikes? Let us know in the comments! This is one of those Scrum Master interview questions about Scr...

In this episode of Scrum Guide 101, let's look at defining the Definition of Done as described in Scrum Guide 2020. Here is the text that we examine: The Definition of Done is a formal description of the state of the Increment when it meets the quality measures required for the product. Let us know what you think about this passage in the comments section! Is there a part of the new Scrum Guide th...

Today's question asks if we need component teams or feature teams for Scrum to work well. Ryan and Todd discuss the pros and cons and finally land on a definitive answer...spoiler alert:  We need feature teams. Who do you have on your Scrum Team? 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 feature team...

Fixing Your Kanban with Daniel Vacanti, Todd Miller, and Ryan Ripley. Ways to make your team events more meaningful with Kanban practices, ideas, and agile metrics. // Want to learn more about Kanban? Visit ProKanban.org - https://prokanban.org/Read the OFFICIAL KANBAN GUIDE - https://kanbanguides.org/ // Join Dan, Todd, and Ryan in an Advanced Flow Metrics Course - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ad...

Today's question asks if we need specialists or generalists on a Scrum Team. Ryan and Todd use a personal example from a recent medical procedure to discuss the importance of having specialists and generalists on a team. Who do you have on your Scrum Team? 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 a...

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Today's question asks what a Scrum Master truly cares about when working with a Scrum Team and the wider organization. Todd and Ryan discuss the things that they focus on when working with Scrum Teams and how caring about the right things can make all the difference. Are you a Scrum Master? What do you care about? Let us know in the comments! This is one of those Scrum Master interview questions a...

Today's question asks how a Scrum Team can handle scope creep. Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley discuss push and pull systems and how Developers pull work into a Sprint. They also talk about welcoming changing requirements in collaboration with a Product Owner and how Scrum is adaptable because we use the framework to be opportunistic in the marketplace.  How does your Scrum team handle scope creep? Le...

Today's question is on the fun side of the spectrum. A view asked us to figure out which Marvel superhero would be the best Scrum Master. We ended up having a great conversation about the Scrum Master traits and talents..and of course...HULK SMASH!!! Which superhero is the best Scrum Master? Let us know in the comments! This is one of those Scrum Master interview questions about Scrum that can thr...

Today's question asks who creates the Sprint Goal on a Scrum Team. Todd and Ryan reference the Scrum Guide and also provide their practical experiences working with teams as they create Sprint Goals.  Who creates the Sprint Goal on your Scrum Team? 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 collaborat...

Fixing Your Kanban with Daniel Vacanti, Todd Miller, and Ryan Ripley. Ways to make your team events more meaningful with Kanban practices, ideas, and agile metrics. // Want to learn more about Kanban? Visit ProKanban.org - https://prokanban.org/Read the OFFICIAL KANBAN GUIDE - https://kanbanguides.org/ // Join Dan, Todd, and Ryan in an Advanced Flow Metrics Course - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ad...

Today's question asks about who decides the sprint length for a Scrum Team. Ryan and Todd discuss different roles each Scrum Team member plays in figuring out the best sprint length (planning horizon) for the team. Check out the video and let us know what you think below!  Who decided your team's sprint length? Let us know in the comments! This is one of those Scrum Master interview questions abou...

Today's question asks about how work is assigned to a Scrum Team. Ryan and Todd discuss pull systems and how the Developers actually decide what will be worked on during a Sprint. Check out the video and let us know what you think below!  How is work assigned on your Scrum Team? Let us know in the comments! This is one of those Scrum Master interview questions about Scrum that can throw you off. D...

Today's question asks us to ponder the difference between "Scrum" and "Agile". These words are not synonyms. Ryan and Todd explore the definitions of each work and how they are related, but not the same.  How do you define Agile? 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 difference between "Scrum" an...

Today's question brings up a controversial topic: SPRINT-0! Todd and Ryan explore the ideas behind SPRINT-0 and how the practice typically causes more issues than it helps. Do you think SPRINT-0 is helpful? 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 a practice like SPRINT-0 can lead a team back to wat...

Today's question asks about the "right" number of people to have on a Scrum Team. There isn't a "right" or "wrong" number of Scrum Team members. BUT there are a lot of things to consider when deciding your team's composition. Check out the video to learn all of the things that Todd and Ryan consider when deciding how many people should be on a Scrum Team.  How many people are on your Scrum Team? L...

Today's question asks when the Definition of Done (DoD is created by the Scrum Team. Todd and Ryan discuss the last responsible moment that a DoD is created and also provide some advice on how to proceed with a minimal DoD with an eye towards incrementally improving the DoD as the Scrum Team gets experience working together and delivering increments. Do we think one mindset is more important than...

Today's question is all about what's going on in our minds! What is the difference between a project mindset and a product mindset? We deep dive into each mindset and show how they are both needed to be successful with Scrum. Do we think one mindset is more important than another? Let us know in the comments! This is one of those Scrum Master interview questions about Scrum that can throw you off....