James Gifford: Creating Self-Organizing Agile Teams, Tips for Scrum Masters

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James outlines his vision of success for Scrum Masters. How does he measure a Scrum Master's effectiveness in fostering self-organization within a team? James emphasizes the importance of engineers being invested in the product and sensitive to customer needs. What specific behaviors indicate that a team has truly internalized agile principles? How can a Scrum Master's absence reveal the team's level of self-sufficiency? Listen in to find out how James measures his own success as a Scrum Master!

Featured Retrospective Format for the Week: Two Truths and a Lie/Wish

James discusses his approach to selecting retrospective formats, emphasizing the importance of matching the format to the team's current needs. He shares his preference for combining fun formats like "Two Truths and a Lie" with more analytical approaches such as the A3 Report from Toyota. How does James use metrics to inform his choice of retrospective format? What advice does he offer for tailoring retrospectives to a team's developmental stage? Listen in to find out!

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About James Gifford

James Gifford, a notable Agile/Lean coach and ProKanban Certified Trainer, is also a co-founder of Agile Uprising. He envisions a future where companies integrate Lean principles and Agile methodologies effortlessly, cultivating organizations that are dynamic, resilient, and centered around customer-focused products.

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