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Steve and Andy discuss blog posts that have caught their attention on Scrum.org & Prokanban.org In this episode they talk about “A New Era in Collaboration: Asynchronous Meetings” By Mehmet Yitmen and “Trying to Keep things Simple - ‘Ready’” by Paul Ralton Links and Sources: A New Era in Collaboration: Asynchronous Meetings - https://www.scrum.org/resources/blog/new-era-collaboration-asynchronous-meetingsTrying to Keep things Simple - ‘Ready’ -  https://www.scrum.org/resources/blog/trying-keep-things-simple-readyAndy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahiles/Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevetrapps/Scrum Facilitators - https://www.scrumfacilitators.comSF Original Conference - https://sfconference.nl (a few tickets left on 15th June  2023!)If you have seen any blogs that you’d like Andy & Steve’s thoughts on - contact us and let us know.  Reach out! [email protected] Also check out our website, LinkedIn and Meetup Are you working with Scrum/Agile and have similar stories and tips to share? Or do you know someone that you want to voluntell to be a guest? Reach out! [email protected] Also check out our website, LinkedIn and Meetup

Steve and Andy discuss blog posts that have caught their attention on Scrum.org. In this episode they talk about “How to Choose the Right Sprint Length in Scrum” By Staphanie Ockerman and “Agile Principles - Business People & Developers Must work together daily” by Simon Kneafsey. Links and Sources: Stephanie's article on Sprint Length:  https://www.scrum.org/resources/blog/how-choose-right-sprint-length-scrumSimon's article on BizDev collaboration:  https://www.scrum.org/resources/blog/agile-principles-business-people-developers-must-work-together-dailyAndy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahiles/Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevetrapps/Scrum Facilitators - https://www.scrumfacilitators.comSF Original Conference - https://sfconference.nl (a few tickets left on june 15 2023!)Are you working with Scrum/Agile and have similar stories and tips to share? Or do you know someone that you want to voluntell to be a guest? Reach out! [email protected] Also check out our website, LinkedIn and Meetup

In this podcast episode, Steve Trapps and Sjoerd Kranendonk discuss the upcoming Scrum Facilitators Conference. The main theme of the conference is original content, ensuring that attendees will experience something new and valuable. The conference aims to create a friendly and inclusive environment, where speakers have the freedom to experiment with different delivery styles. The organizers emphasize their role as facilitators, allowing the community to step forward and share their ideas. The call for speakers is open until June 15, and ticket sales have already begun, with a limited number available. The conference will take place in Amersfoort, Netherlands, on November 9. Steve Trapps is a seasoned Scrum Trainer working with the selection committee for Scrum Facilitators' Original Conference. With a wealth of experience in agile methodologies, Steve brings a down-to-earth and engaging approach to his training sessions, helping professionals improve their understanding and effectiveness of Scrum. Sjoerd Kranendonk is a skilled Scrum Trainer and co-organizes the Scrum Facilitators' Original Conference. Known for his interactive teaching style, Sjoerd likes to create an immersive learning environment, empowering professionals to enhance their Scrum practices.  Links: SF Original Conference - https://sfconference.nl (a few tickets left on june 7 2023!)Steve - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevetrapps/Sjoerd - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoerdkranendonkScrum Facilitators - https://www.scrumfacilitators.comAre you working with Scrum/Agile and have similar stories and tips to share? Or do you know someone that you want to voluntell to be a guest? Reach out! [email protected] Also check out our website, LinkedIn and Meetup Are you working with Scrum/Agile and have similar stories and tips to share? Or do you know someone that you want to voluntell to be a guest? Reach out! [email protected] Also check out our website, LinkedIn and Meetup

Recorded in Paris, at the Scrum.org Face to Face event for Professional Scrum Trainers (PST). Scrum Facilitators own PST Sjoerd hosts Magdalena Kucharska, Kate Hobler and Pawel Mysliwiec.  In this episode of the Scrum Facilitators Community Podcast, the participants discuss the topic of understanding Scrum and the challenges associated with it. They address the perception that if people don't understand Scrum, the problem may lie within the framework itself. They emphasize that Scrum can be difficult to understand due to its complex nature and the presence of numerous myths surrounding it. The participants also highlight the importance of experienced coaches and facilitators who can guide individuals and organizations in adopting Scrum effectively. They suggest that the Scrum Guide, while deceptively simple, requires a specific mindset to fully comprehend its principles and apply them in practice. The podcast participants offer suggestions for potential improvements to the Scrum Guide, such as rephrasing certain terms and clarifying misconceptions. Overall, the conversation revolves around enhancing the understanding and application of Scrum to achieve better value delivery and collaboration. A big thanks goes out to my guests and colleagues for their courage to discuss this topic that came out of a ‘controversial statements’ brainstorm. I really wanted to discuss this topic, because Scrum experts can have a tendency to downplay or straight up strawman people’s struggles or grievances with Scrum,  by responding ”you are doing it wrong” and/or “you don’t really understand Scrum”. It was an interesting and insightful experience to discuss this topic with a group of Trainers whose job it is to guide and teach Scrum to improve teams and organizations effectiveness , by helping people understand Scrum and benefit from the framework.  Links: Scrum Guide - https://scrumguides.orgMagdalena - https://www.linkedin.com/in/magdalena-kucharska-82b676a1Kate - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-hoblerPawel - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pawelmysliwiecSjoerd - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoerdkranendonkScrum Facilitators - https://www.scrumfacilitators.comSF Original Conference - https://sfconference.nl (a few tickets left on june 7 2023!)Are you working with Scrum/Agile and have similar stories and tips to share? Or do you know someone that you want to voluntell to be a guest? Reach out! [email protected] Also check out our website, LinkedIn and Meetup

Sjoerd speaks with Astrid Poot: artist, rebel, designer - making people happier, stronger and more autonomous. We include many topics and ideas in to the discussion, like ethics in design, the power of great stories, system change and more. Astrid has created lots of tools to simplify the topic of ethics to help people express their values and ideas on ethics, leading to more ethical designs. You can also invite Astrid into your company, to help discuss ethics in design with your department or teams. Let us know what you think of the episode, tips for next topics or facilitators to invite, and all other input! Astrid wrote a (dutch) blog as a companion to our talk:  Ethiek kost moeite, maar is niet moeilijk. An english translation: Ethics takes effort but is not hard. In her blog you will find various tools, reading tips and Astrid's own publications, like 'Anger as a force for good' and the children's horror book 'De dag dat de aarde omhoog kwam'. Are you working with Scrum/Agile and have similar stories and tips to share? Or do you know someone that you want to voluntell to be a guest? Reach out! [email protected] Also check out our website, LinkedIn and Meetup

In this slightly different episode than usual,  Sjoerd and Steve answer some of the questions asked by our Podcast guests over the last year. What did Steve want to become when he was a kid? What was the last thing Sjoerd did for the first time? AND what does Steve commit to and then instantly regret it? Are you working with Scrum/Agile and have similar stories and tips to share? Or do you know someone that you want to voluntell to be a guest? Reach out! [email protected] Also check out our website, LinkedIn and Meetup

Maaike Klasen is a Scrum Master and Professional Coach who is passionate about bringing Professional Coaching insights to Scrum Teams and Scrum Masters. In this episode we explore various Scrum and coaching topics, like adult/child positioning in relationships between people and Scrum Team members. Maaike also elaborates on the importance of trust for feedback (constructive criticism) in collaboration and coaching. We then dive into how Professional Coaching can enhance your Scrum Mastery, by way of asking good questions (it's a skill!) and recognising and leveraging the similarities between the Coaching approach and the Scrum Framework.  Of course she also gets to answer the previous guests' question(s): "How do you know you are doing the right thing? What is the right thing?" Her question for the next guest? You'll have to listen... Find and Connect with Maaike: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaike-klasen-acc-coach-053798a6/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maaike.klasen Upcoming event on coaching within agile and Scrum with Maaike and our own Chee-Hong Hsia: https://www.icf-events.org/chapter-event/icf-coaching-in-agile-scrum-2/ All ICF upcoming events: http://coachingfederation.nl/events/ Are you working with Scrum/Agile and have similar stories and tips to share? Or do you know someone that you want to voluntell to be a guest? Reach out! [email protected] Also check out our website, LinkedIn and Meetup

In this new Scrum Facilitators community podcast episode, Steve Trapps talks to Georgina Shute about being kind to yourself and recognizing that the more you practice being thankful for things the easier it is to see what you should be grateful for. Gina is a digital leader, charity founder and consultant who champions kindness in technology teams. Gina shares her daily tip on feeling fulfilled and noticing what is going on in her life. Gina's talk on Why Neurodiversity and Mental Health Matter - https://youtu.be/znBu7YT4aZA Are you working with Scrum/Agile and have similar stories and tips to share? Or do you know someone that you want to voluntell to be a guest? Reach out! [email protected] Also check out our website, LinkedIn and Meetup

In this episode Sjoerd chats with Danny de Wild, agile coach and change agent. Danny currently works for Prowareness as a consultant, and has worked in the Dutch Police for many years before, playing a key part in using agile to improve police work. We explore Danny’s personal experiments and lessons, how being a consultant adds a different dynamic to agile coaching from being an internal employee. Expect topics like ownership, culture and how transparency helps improve and collaborate. We also discuss facilitation, the importance of preparation and power of small talk for safety and participation. Danny also shares his most recent learning about Karpman’s Drama Triangle and how he puts it to practice when coaching individuals and their interactions. Like every episode, Danny also answers and asks a great question. What it is? Listen and find out! I also put the idea out there to answer all the questions as Scrum Facilitators, so now that it’s out there, we might have to actually do it! Karpman Triangle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karpman_drama_triangleJust Dig It (charity): https://justdiggit.orgSapiens Book: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Yuval-Noah-Harari/dp/0099590085/Agile Community for Dutch Government Meetup: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12672389Danny de Wild on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-de-wild-35a054160/Are you working with Scrum or Agile and have similar stories and tips to share? Or do you know someone that you want to voluntell to be a guest? Reach out! Podcast inbox: [email protected] other episodes: https://scrumfacilitators.buzzsprout.comSubscribe from your favorite player: https://scrumfacilitators.buzzsprout.com/shareScrum Facilitators website: https://scrumfacilitators.comSjoerd Kranendonk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoerdkranendonkAre you working with Scrum/Agile and have similar stories and tips to share? Or do you know someone that you want to voluntell to be a guest? Reach out! [email protected] Also check out our website, LinkedIn and Meetup

In this special video episode, Fredrik Wendt discusses a thing that he finds strange in how the Commitments are set up in the current Scrum Guide (SG2020). The Commitments are not all of the same kind, which makes understanding the groupings and how we can use them to improve and guide value delivery (and quality) more difficult for Scrum practitioners. After listening to this episode we hope you walk away with sharper understanding of Scrum's Commitments, their importance AND their differences. Are you listening to this without visuals? Please also check out the video on our Youtube channel, as Fredrik supports his reasoning with visuals which makes the argument even easier to follow. Find the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6rttY6pSFs If you like this kind of focused, detailed exploration of Scrum's details, please let us know, because as Scrum-Nerds we can certainly do more (with Fredrik and/or other guests). Want to learn more from Fredrik, please check out the previous episode we recorded with Fredrik, about influence and value. Have any other feedback? Questions you'd like answered? Ideas for guests or topics? Please reach out through any of our channels, like http://scrumfacilitators.com or linkedin. Are you working with Scrum/Agile and have similar stories and tips to share? Or do you know someone that you want to voluntell to be a guest? Reach out! [email protected] Also check out our website, LinkedIn and Meetup

In the renewed Scrum Facilitators community podcast we talk about Scrum with practitioners in the community. In this episode Steve Trapps talks to Jen Gwilliam  about how she became an awesome and highly respected Agile Coach after starting out in life wanting to be a Veterinarian!  What makes her tick and how does she help teams grow into their full potential; what does she look for in highly effective teams and how does she build trust within the teams? Links and Resources Pia Maria Thoren - https://agilepeople.com/Doug Kirkpatrick - https://dougkirkpatrick.com/Jim Fortin - https://www.jimfortin.com/Susan Jeffers - https://susanjeffers.com/Are you working with Scrum/Agile and have similar stories and tips to share? Or do you know someone that you want to voluntell to be a guest? Reach out! [email protected] Also check out our website, LinkedIn and Meetup

In the renewed Scrum Facilitators community podcast we talk about Scrum with practitioners in the community. In this episode Jasper Alblas talks to Nancy Beers. Nancy is international speaker about play in business and gamification. She is owner of Happy Game Changer and is organizer of Play in Business to which you can win a ticket just by listening to this podcast! Nancy is also Happy Scrum Master working with teams and organisations. In this episode we talk about why it is important to incorporate playfulness in your daily life and your business. We talk about resistance and how to act as a facilitator to overcome challenges. Do you want three tips how to start out with more play in business in your teams as a Scrum Master? Listen to this podcast! Do you have a story to share? Or maybe a great Scrum question or dilemma you're currently struggling with? Get in touch with us at [email protected] and feel free to reach out to any Scrum Facilitator if you want to join our slack community. Links and resources: www.play14.orgwww.globalplaybrigade.orgDaniel Pink - WhenCal Newport - DeepworkWhere you can meet me or see me speak IRL or online: June 2022: https://onlinescrummastersummit.com/July 2022: www.mch2022.orgAugust 2022: www.agilenlean.euSeptember 2022: agileopenholland.comAre you working with Scrum/Agile and have similar stories and tips to share? Or do you know someone that you want to voluntell to be a guest? Reach out! [email protected] Also check out our website, LinkedIn and Meetup