Agile for Humans with Ryan Ripley and Todd Miller

Today's question is from a viewer who wants to know how a manager works with a Scrum Team? Ryan and Todd discuss the need for management and the very important role that they play along side a Scrum Team. Check out the video to learn how managers and leaders can help their Scrum Teams deliver valuable products. Want to learn more about Scrum? Buy Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Sc...

The Agile for Humans crew got together to discuss the lessons they've learned as the majority of the workshops, classes, and coaching opportunities moved online. We shared some of our best tips as we've navigated this new way of learning. Host: Ryan Ripley Guests: Tim Ottinger, Mike Coon, Jenny Tarwater, Makus Silpala, and Don Gray Streamed Live on YouTube: 2/11/2021 // Want to support the live st...

A Scrum team got to the end of their Sprint but did not have a done increment of product to show their stakeholders. What should they do? Cancel the Sprint Review? Show undone work? This is a tricky situation that is bound to happen in a complex world. But we still have to review what happened with our stakeholders. Check out what Todd and Ryan have to say about this situation on today's episode o...

Today's question is from a viewer who wants to know how a Scrum Master protects a Scrum Team. There is a common theme in many Scrum shops that involves the Scrum Master acting as a shield or protector for the Scrum Team. Check out today's video as Todd and Ryan discuss this anti-pattern and offer suggestions on alternative ways to serve the Scrum Team. Want to learn more about Scrum? Buy Fixing Yo...

Ben F. left a comment and asked Todd and Ryan about the hardest part of being a Scrum Master. Tricky question as every Scrum Master faces different challenges as they help teams use Scrum to solve complex problems. Check out Ryan and Todd's take on this question as they talk about the things that they have struggled with on their Scrum Master Journey. // Want to learn more about Scrum? Buy Fixing...

Today's question is from a viewer who wants to know whether or not a Scrum Master NEEDS technical skills to be successful in their role. Ryan and Todd go back and forth on this one on today's episode of Your Daily Scrum. 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 co...

Today's question is from a viewer who wants to know if a manager can also be the Scrum Master? While the Scrum Guide does not forbid it, having a manager in the Scrum Master role can cause many anti-patterns. Watch the video to learn more about how Ryan and Todd have tried to fulfill both roles and have both failed in epic ways! // Want to learn more about Scrum? Check out Ryan and Todd's book - F...

A YouTube viewer (Kaleb) asked whether or not the Sprint Backlog could change during a Sprint. Todd and Ryan discuss how a Sprint Backlog is emergent and how the Developers are encouraged to update the Sprint Backlog as new things are learned about their Product. Check out the video for more tips on how to manage complexity during your product development efforts. Want to learn more about Scrum? C...

Today's question is from a viewer who wants to know how to avoid playing favorites as a Scrum Master. It's certainly human to have people who you get along with better and therefore spend more time and attention on. Before you panic, check with the team to see if this is actually a real issue! Check out the video to learn more about handling this tricky situation. // Want to learn more about Scrum...

Today's question is about how contractors and consultants are treated in Agile organizations. It's a great question that brought up a lot of past stories for both Todd and Ryan. Long story short, treat agile consultants like people. If your agile consultants are treated differently than your other Scrum Team members, how are they ever supposed to work together? Check out the video tips on how to h...

Another day, another YouTube viewer question. This time a fellow Scrum Master wants to know what to do when working with a quiet Scrum Team. Todd and Ryan have been in this situation many times. Something to consider is whether or not you actually have a team??? Check out the rest of the video for more suggestions and Ryan's thoughts about the 90's era Chicago Bulls. Want to learn more about Scrum...

A YouTube viewer sent in a question asking about the typical day in the life of a Scrum Master. Todd and Ryan talk about what their days look like when they are in the Scrum Master role and how each day usually looks a little different. Check out the video to learn about the things you'll see as a Professional Scrum Master. Want to learn more about Scrum? Check out Ryan and Todd's book - Fixing Yo...

Barbara sent in a question asking what to do when, as a Scrum Master, when the Scrum Team is blocked by an impediment. The most critical piece of advice we give in this situation is this: A Scrum Master has ZERO tolerance for organizational impediments. Period. End of sentence.  Watch the video to see how Todd and Ryan unpack that straightforward piece of advice. Want to learn more about Scrum? Bu...

A YouTube viewer sent in a question asking about the scrum books that Todd and Ryan recommend. They tried to keep the list to 5 each but ended up offering some "bonus" suggestions. Of course they both recommend Fixing Your Scrum, but some of the other recomendations might surprise you. Want to learn more about Scrum? Check out Ryan and Todd's book - Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common...

A YouTube viewer sent in a question asking about the pros and cons of Capacity Sprint Planning vs Velocity Sprint Planning. After discussing each one, Ryan and Todd talked about each option and then gave a few different ideas to investigate as well! Check out what Todd and Ryan had to say about this situation! Want to learn more about Scrum? Buy Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scr...

A YouTube viewer sent in a question asking about the typical day in the life of a Scrum Master. Todd and Ryan talk about what their days look like when they are in the Scrum Master role and how each day usually looks a little different. Check out the video to learn about the things you'll see as a Professional Scrum Master. Want to learn more about Scrum? Check out Ryan and Todd's book - Fixing Yo...

A YouTube viewer sent in a question asking about the benefits of having a Sprint Goal. Ryan and Todd break down 4 key benefits to having a Sprint Goal in this video. One of the benefits is the Scrum Value FOCUS. Can you imagine how much better your Scrum Team can stay aligned to a goal if they are empowered to focus on a single Sprint Goal? Watch the video to learn other ways your team can benefit...

Ryan and Todd invited Professional Scrum Trainer Don McGreal to have a pint and to talk about the recently released updated Scrum Guide - https://scrumguides.org/ Take a Class with Ryan and Todd: https://agileforhumans.com/ Agile for Humans YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/agileforhumans Fixing Your Scrum - Practical Soutions to Common Scrum Problems: https://amzn.to/3672Trz See omny.fm/li...

We get this question pretty often, especially when speaking at conferences: I'm a business analyst at a company that just adopted Scrum, am I now out of a job? The quick answer is: Of course not, but there are likely some changes coming your way. Ryan and Todd take the question head-on in today's video. Want to learn more about Scrum? Buy Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Prob...

Today's question is a tricky one. A Scrum Master wrote in asking, what do you do when the Product Owner and the Developers hate each other? This is a sad situation that a Scrum Master needs to address quickly. Clearly, the conflict needs to be de-escalated. The relationship between the Product Owner and Developers is critical to a Scrum Teams success. Check out the video to see how Ryan and Todd h...

There is a lot of debate in the Scrum community about what the "right" Sprint length to use on a Scrum Team. Todd and Ryan aren't sure where the "2-week" standard started, but it's nonsense. Your Sprint length is a planning horizon. Do what makes sense! Check out the video to see how you can determine the best Sprint length for your situation. Want to learn more about Scrum? Buy Fixing Your Scrum:...

During our Professional Scrum Master class, we were asked what is the minimum needed to get started with Scrum. Watch as Todd and Ryan break down this question. They advocate for the bare essentials to get started while discouraging practices such as Sprint-O and planning sprints. We can likely get started with far less than you think. If you have a Scrum Team and an idea, you get things rolling!...

Can you have too many Product Backlog Items? This comes up in our Product Owner class quite a bit. The short answer is: YES! But there are some ideas that we need to explore so that your Product Backlog is well understood and actionable. Watch as Todd and Ryan break down this situation and expose many of the common reasons that Product Backlogs get out of control and how you can refine your Produc...

After wrapping up a recent Professional Scrum Master course, Todd and Ryan got multiple questions from a student concerned about passing the PSM I assessment. They've captured their best tips for doing well on the PSM I and captured them in this video for you. PRO TIP:  Read the Scrum Guide! Check out the video for more ways that you can use to prepare for the PSM I. Want to learn more about Scrum...

Todd Miller, Ryan Ripley, and Don McGreal sat down for a pint and a discussion about the 2020 Scrum Guide update. The biggest take away for us is that Scrum is still Scrum.  2020 Scrum Guide:  https://scrumguides.org/scrum-guide.html Follow Agile for Humans! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/agil...FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/agileforhumansTwitter: https://twitter.com/agileforhuman...