Agile for Humans with Ryan Ripley and Todd Miller

Join us in this enlightening episode of "Becoming a Scrum Master," where host Ryan Ripley engages in a deep conversation with Stas Pavlov, a seasoned professional who transitioned from a project manager to a Scrum master and then to a product owner. In this episode, Stas shares his unique journey, insights into the Scrum framework, and valuable advice for aspiring Scrum professionals. Dive into th...

Welcome to another episode of Your Daily Scrum with your favorite Scrum trainers, Todd and Ryan! 🌟 In today's episode, we dive deep into the often confusing world of Scrum accountabilities: What's the real difference between a Product Owner and a Product Manager? 🤔💼 🔑 Key Takeaways: Role Clarification: Understand the distinct roles and responsibilities of a Product Owner and a Product Manager...

🚀 Welcome to the latest episode of "Becoming a Scrum Master"! Today, we're thrilled to have Steve Porter, an influential figure in the world of Scrum, joining host Ryan Ripley for a deep dive into his Scrum journey. From his early days in software development to becoming a master of Scrum methodologies, Steve shares invaluable insights and experiences. 👉 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit...

🔥 Welcome to our latest episode of "Becoming a Scrum Master"! In this must-watch video, we sit down with the incredible Laurens Bonnema, a seasoned professional scrum trainer and former scrum master, to dive deep into his inspiring journey in the scrum world. 👉 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the NOTIFICATION BELL to stay updated with our series! 📜 In this Episode: 00:00 - Introduction...

Unlock the secrets of efficient workflow management in our latest video! Dive into the world of Agile methodologies as we demystify key concepts like cycle time measurement and the art of right-sizing tasks. Perfect for project managers, Agile enthusiasts, and team leaders, this video is a goldmine of insights and practical advice. 🔍 What You'll Learn: Understanding Cycle Time: Learn how cycle ti...

Struggling with product backlog management in Scrum? Dive into our in-depth discussion as we debunk common myths and reveal how to effectively manage dependencies in your product backlog. Perfect for product owners, scrum masters, and agile enthusiasts! ⚙️ Key Highlights: 🌟 Understanding Dependencies: How They Impact Backlog Ordering 💡 Myth Busting: More Than Just Value-Based Ordering 🎯 The Pro...

🔗 Join Ryan & Todd's Scrum.org course: https://buytickets.at/agileforhumansllc 🚀 Dive into the heart of Agile practices with industry veterans Ryan Ripley and Chris Williams in this enlightening episode of "Fixing Your Agile Coaching." We explore Agile's critical aspects and future trajectory in the ever-evolving business landscape. 🌟 🔥 Key Topics Covered: The Evolution and Adaptation of Agile...

Todd discusses how to monitor work item age using Kanban. Discover how to define work's start and end points and how work item age is calculated. Learn about the tracking tools and how to monitor it using a traditional card-based board manually. For more details, check out our other videos on work item age. ⏩ Join Ryan and Todd for a Scrum.org course: https://buytickets.at/agileforhumansllc Todd...

A listener asks about the International Scrum Institute and its legitimacy. We've never heard of it, so we direct listeners to other ways to get trained and certified. ⏩ Join Ryan and Todd for a Scrum.org course: https://buytickets.at/agileforhumansllc Todd and Ryan also co-authored a book - Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems. 👉 Buy Fixing Your Scrum at Amazon: https...

A listener asks about the challenges faced by an infrastructure team working in Kanban, juggling two different tracking systems. This video delves into the complications of handling disjointed work and suggests streamlining processes using tools like Zapier and Python. ⏩ Join Ryan and Todd for a Scrum.org course: https://buytickets.at/agileforhumansllc Todd and Ryan also co-authored a book - Fix...

Can an inexperienced development team without any senior members can implement scrum? While there's a debate on the necessity of technical excellence for scrum's foundation, one suggestion is to define a clear DOD (definition of done) to unify the team. By revisiting and evolving this definition, teams can incrementally improve and move towards better technical excellence and adopt more Scrum prac...

In this episode, Todd and Ryan discuss what to do if you’re a Scrum Master whose team is performing so well you’re afraid of losing your job. Todd emphasizes analyzing your team under a broader sphere to see where gaps between your team and other teams may be. In addition, Ryan also emphasizes the importance of analyzing your team according to data, product rollout and overall customer satisfactio...

In this episode, Todd and Ryan discuss the do’s and don’ts of new product owners. Todd emphasizes the need to be decisive to ensure your people know who decides the order, and what your expectations are as the product owner. However, Todd also emphasizes the importance of being humble, and having a strong team of developers behind you. ⏩ Join Ryan and Todd for a Scrum.org course: https://buytick...

When dealing with working agreements gone wrong with a developer, we always hope that it’s a misunderstanding that can be solved with an easy conversation. In the cases where it’s not, we believe this is when a Scrum Master needs friends. Scrum Masters should always be willing to work with other areas of management such as leadership, financial, human resources, etc. If a developer is consistently...

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? ⏩ Join Ryan and Todd for a Scrum.org cour...

Richie Peters has experience as a Scrum Master with a background in engineering management and has worked in various software companies. Richie and Ryan discuss how Scrum implementations in organizations are challenging due to a lack of understanding and education about Agile principles among senior leadership. Executives often try to impose Scrum on the organization rather than aligning the organ...

In their conversation, Todd and Ryan discussed some self-study resources for Flow Metrics and Evidence-Based Management (EBM). They suggested starting with their YouTube channel's EBM series and reading Dan Vacanti's book "When Will It Be Done" for a comprehensive dive into Flow Metrics. ProKanban.org was recommended for further information on Flow Metrics and Kanban. They also suggested visiting...

Todd and Thomas introduce The Modern Software Developer Series and examine the Battle Ship codebase. Grab the repo, follow along, and learn new modern software developer techniques. Battleship Case Studies can be found here: https://github.com/proscrumdev ⏩ Join Ryan and Todd for a Scrum.org course: https://buytickets.at/agileforhumansllc Todd and Ryan also co-authored a book - Fixing Your Scrum:...

Todd and Ryan address a question about handling unplanned work that is not measured in Sprint planning and affects a team's predictability in meeting Sprint goals. They recommend holding back capacity back in Sprint planning to account for the unplanned work and plan realistically rather than at 100% capacity. They suggest cutting capacity in half if about half of the work in a Sprint is unplanned...

The video discusses who should facilitate a Sprint review in a Scrum team. Todd and Ryan believe the Product Owner should be involved in the process to ensure the right stakeholders are present to adapt the product backlog. However, the Product Owner doesn't necessarily have to be the one facilitating the Sprint Review but should be responsible for sending invites and ensuring the right people are...

The video discusses methods for identifying waste and workflow bottlenecks, particularly in lean principles. Ryan and Todd suggest using flow metrics to identify trends, running activities with teams to identify specific issues, and validating that input through visualizations. Balancing efficiency with effectiveness and keeping the customer in mind is also emphasized. ⏩ Join Ryan and Todd for a...

The video discusses how someone who took a break from being a Scrum Master to run a food delivery business can get back into the role. Ryan and Todd suggest not to expect to start as a Scrum Master immediately and to consider other paths that may lead back to the role. They also advise preparing a narrative to explain the gap in the resume and upgrading skills through additional education or commu...

Andy asks whether all planned work by developers for a product must come from the product backlog. The answer is yes, assuming all developers work on the same product. However, problems arise when teams work on multiple things simultaneously. The product backlog items populate a Sprint backlog, which is then executed, leading to an increment. ⏩ Join Ryan and Todd for a Scrum.org course: https://b...

We believe that organizations make mistakes by having agile coaches and scrum masters. The scrum master should be the agile coach of the organization, and creating separate hierarchies diminishes the role of the scrum master. We also believe that some organizations claim to use agile but have not actually changed anything. They suggest using evidence-based management to determine if agile is worki...

Todd and Ryan discuss what components should be included in a year-end report or metrics for a Scrum team. They suggest using the Evidence-Based Management (EBM) framework and focusing on key value areas such as time to market, ability to innovate, current value, and unrealized value. They also discuss how the responsibility for creating such reports is shared among the team, not solely by the Scr...