Welcome to the Scrum.org Community podcast, a podcast from the Home of Scrum. In this podcast we feature Professional Scrum Trainers and other Scrum Practitione...
Scrum Master Real Talk: Omar Ahmed on Resilience, Empowering Change and Agile Leadership
In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, Omar Ahmed, a Scrum Master from the UK, shares his inspiring journey from a mechanical engineering background to becoming a Scrum Master. Starting in a defense company with a waterfall-driven culture, Omar recounts how a pivotal encounter during a continuous improvement course introduced him to Scrum.Omar dives into the challenges of transitioning to agile practices, emphasizing the critical roles of team empowerment, psychological safety, and staying true to personal values. He reflects on balancing career aspirations with serving his team and offers valuable advice for new Scrum Masters, including the importance of resilience, networking, and leading organizational change.Omar also discusses his current role in a defense and aerospace organization undergoing a top-down agile transformation, showcasing the impact of strong leadership support. Tune in for insights, lessons, and encouragement for navigating the rewarding path of a Scrum Master.
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Scrum Master Real Talk: Jim Sparks on Overcoming Resistance, Networking, Learning and Continuous Growth
In this episode of Scrum Master Real Talk, host Dave West chats with Jim Sparks, a Scrum Master from Dayton, Ohio, about his accidental journey into agility. Jim shares how he discovered a passion for servant leadership, the evolution of his role toward delivery accountability, and how he tackles challenges like leading without authority and overcoming resistance to Scrum—especially in government and cybersecurity contexts.Jim’s advice for Scrum Masters is simple yet profound: never stop learning, build strong networks, and approach the accountability with humility and fun. Tune in to hear Jim’s inspiring story, actionable tips, and insights on balancing servant leadership with delivery focus.
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What is a Product? - Q & A with Dave West
Patricia Kong is back to flip the script and interview Dave about Product Definition, answering remaining questions from his webinar on the topic a few weeks ago. Dave covers:Challenges in Moving to a Product OrganizationImpact of Digital Products and Organizational ComplexityTransitioning to a Product ModelCore vs. Context in Product PortfolioRole of AI in Product DevelopmentTune in for great insights!
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Scrum Master Real Talk: Balancing Learning, Delivery, and Team Dynamics with Andreas Wittler
In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, Andreas Whitla, a Scrum Master from Germany, shares his inspiring journey from transforming an economically troubled hospital with Agile principles to working with diverse organizations across the globe.Andreas reflects on key lessons for Scrum Masters, including:Balancing learning with delivery to foster team growth.Navigating cultural differences and managing conflicts effectively.Leveraging tools from unexpected fields, like couples therapy, to enhance team dynamics.He also offers actionable advice for new Scrum Masters, emphasizing the importance of self-knowledge, recognizing team strengths, and creating a personal backlog for continuous improvement.Tune in for an engaging conversation on the creative and impactful aspects of Scrum Mastery!
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German Edition - Ask Professional Scrum Trainer - PST Gregor Stuhldreier Answers Listener questions about Scrum
In der Scrum.org „Ask A Professional Scrum Trainer“-Serie bietet sich die Möglichkeit, unmittelbar in einer Live-Session mit einem Professional Scrum Trainer (PST) in Kontakt zu treten. Dort bekommst du die drängendsten Fragen zu deinen Herausforderungen und Situationen, mit denen dein Scrum Team konfrontiert ist, beantwortet.Solltest du also dringende Fragen zu Scrum haben, dann ist diese Session für dich! Triff PST Gregor Stuhldreier zu einer deutschen Ausgabe von “Ask a PST”.
Welcome to the Scrum.org Community podcast, a podcast from the Home of Scrum. In this podcast we feature Professional Scrum Trainers and other Scrum Practitioners sharing their stories and experiences to help learn from the experience of others.
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