Read the  full Show Notes and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the  Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this team there were big egos to deal with. These people were happy to work without the support of the Scrum Master. This raised an important question that we must tackle: how do you help a team that does not want to be coached? Kevin shares his approach in this team, and how slowly things started to turn around. Key lessons for all Scrum Masters. Featured Book of the Week: Salvation, the Bungsu Story! By Marcus Hammarberg Salvation, The Bungsu Story by Marcus Hammarberg is a book that explores how to apply agile methods in a non-software environment. Marcus shares the story of The Bungsu, a Hospital in Indonesia that was literally in crisis (the roof had just fallen off) when Marcus arrived. The story Marcus shares is an uplifting and insightful story about how applying concrete Agile methods can help any organization. A MUST READ book for all Scrum Masters, as well as a great story that you will remember forever! How can Angela (the Agile Coach) quickly build healthy relationships with the teams she’s supposed to help? What were the steps she followed to help the Breeze App team fight off the competition? Find out how Angela helped Naomi and the team go from “behind” to being ahead of Intuition Bank, by focusing on the people!  Download the first 4 chapters of the BOOK for FREE while it is in Beta! About Kevin Pedersen Kevin is a Managing Director, agile coach and international trainer for  Growing Agile in South Africa. He is passionate about helping people connect to their purpose. This is best described in Growing Agile's vision 'to grow people and inspire ideas so that they can be the best version of themselves and we do that by changing the way people think about work'. You can link with  Kevin Pedersen on LinkedIn and connect with Kevin Pedersen on Twitter.

How do you help a Scrum team that does not want to be coached? You have to be Agile as a coach! | Kevin Pedersen

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  Mike Lyons: Agile Beyond Teams, Leading Organizational Change   Read the   full Show Notes  and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the   Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website:  http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes.   In this episode, Mike discusses the broader implications of Agile beyond just team dynamics, highlighting the need for coaching and influence at the organizational level. Why does Mike believe that Agile is not just a mindset but a substantial practice that requires change in behaviors before culture can shift? Explore how understanding business language and aligning with organizational outcomes can expand and strengthen the role of Scrum Masters.     [IMAGE HERE]  As Scrum Master we work with change continuously! Do you have your own change framework that provides the guidance, and queues you need when working with change?  The Lean Change Management framework is a fully defined, lean-startup inspired change framework that can be used as the backbone of any change process!  You can buy Lean Change Management the book at Amazon. Also available in  French,  Spanish,  German  and  Portuguese.     About Mike Lyons   After reading the Agile Manifesto in 2006, Mike focused on making teams and organizations more adaptive and efficient. Despite facing failures and mistakes, these experiences provided him with valuable lessons that enhanced his ability to achieve tangible results with Agile.   You can link with  Mike Lyons on LinkedIn.

Agile Beyond Teams, Leading Organizational Change | Mike Lyons

  Mike Lyons: Slipping Back, When Agile Teams Drift Back Toward Waterfall   Read the   full Show Notes  and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the   Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website:  http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes.   Mike shares a story from his time with a team that inadvertently started adopting waterfall practices despite beginning with Agile intentions. How did the introduction of a business analyst role lead to a disconnect between the team and their product owner, and what does this signify about the delicate balance of roles within Agile teams? Learn from Mike's retrospective insights on maintaining Agile principles and the importance of quick feedback cycles.   Featured Book of the Week: The Phoenix Project by Gene Kim   In this segment, Mike describes why the  "The Phoenix Project,"  a business novel resonates so much with scrum masters and Agile practitioners. Why does Mike find himself returning to this book time and again, and how does it mirror the realities of DevOps and Agile environments? Explore how the narrative's emphasis on improving daily work over performing it can revolutionize your approach to Agile project management.     [IMAGE HERE] Do you wish you had decades of experience? Learn from the Best Scrum Masters In The World, Today!   The Tips from the Trenches - Scrum Master edition audiobook  includes hours of audio interviews with SM’s that have decades of experience: from Mike Cohn to Linda Rising, Christopher Avery, and many more.  Super-experienced Scrum Masters share their hard-earned lessons with you. Learn those today, make your teams awesome!        About Mike Lyons   After reading the Agile Manifesto in 2006, Mike focused on making teams and organizations more adaptive and efficient. Despite facing failures and mistakes, these experiences provided him with valuable lessons that enhanced his ability to achieve tangible results with Agile.   You can link with  Mike Lyons on LinkedIn.

Slipping Back, When Agile Teams Drift Back Toward Waterfall | Mike Lyons

  Mike Lyons: The Humility to Listen, A Sprint Planning Turnaround Story   Read the   full Show Notes  and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the   Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website:  http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes.   When Mike took on one of his early projects, a seemingly small requirement during sprint planning sparked an epiphany about Agile workflows. Mike's story unfolds as he learns that dictating tasks isn't always the best approach, and he realized the importance of listening and empowering those who do the work. What crucial lessons did Mike learn about intellectual humility and creating space for his team to excel? Discover how these insights transformed his approach to sprint planning and why the   Toyota Production System  might hold secrets to doing your best work.     [IMAGE HERE]  Recovering from failure, or difficult moments is a critical skill for Scrum Masters. Not only because of us, but also because the teams, and stakeholders we work with will also face these moments! We need inspiring stories to help them, and ourselves! The Bungsu Story, is an inspiring story by Marcus Hammarberg which shows how a Coach can help organizations recover even from the most disastrous situations! Learn how Marcus helped The Bungsu, a hospital in Indonesia, recover from near-bankruptcy, twice! Using Lean and Agile methods to rebuild an organization and a team! An inspiring story you need to know about!  Buy the book on Amazon: The Bungsu Story - How Lean and Kanban Saved a Small Hospital in Indonesia. Twice. and Can Help You Reshape Work in Your Company.     About Mike Lyons   After reading the Agile Manifesto in 2006, Mike focused on making teams and organizations more adaptive and efficient. Despite facing failures and mistakes, these experiences provided him with valuable lessons that enhanced his ability to achieve tangible results with Agile.  You can link with  Mike Lyons on LinkedIn.

The Humility to Listen, A Sprint Planning Turnaround Story | Mike Lyons

  BONUS: The Art of Slicing Work with Anton Skornyakov   This episode features Anton Skornyakov, an expert in Agile methodologies and the author of "The Art of Slicing Work: How to Navigate Unpredictable Projects." Let's unpack the concept of slicing work and explore how it can revolutionize productivity and project management.   Inspiration Behind The Book   "Focusing on 'what's the result we want from this discussion' shifts our mindset towards more practical, outcome-oriented conversations."   Anton shares what drove him to write his book. In his coaching practice, he noticed that many organizational discussions were mired in theory rather than focusing on actionable outcomes. By centering the conversation on "the next step" and the desired results for the upcoming two weeks, teams can move from abstract planning to concrete, actionable steps.   Understanding Slicing Work   "Think of work like a large dinner; slicing it into dishes rather than tasks offers flexibility and maintains the connection between different work elements."   In his book, Anton introduces the concept of Slicing Work using the metaphor of preparing a large dinner. He explains that traditional task division (horizontal slicing) often leads to a loss of flexibility and a disconnection between different parts of a project. Instead, he advocates for vertical slicing, where each slice represents a complete unit of value, enhancing coherence and team productivity.   Common Barriers to Slicing Work   "Old habits and upfront software design practices prevent effective work slicing; adopting Test-Driven Development (TDD) can help overcome these barriers."   Anton discusses the habitual and educational barriers that prevent effective slicing of work. Many professionals are trained to focus on their specific expertise and to plan extensively before starting actual development, practices which can impede the flexible and iterative nature of Agile methodologies.   In this segment, we refer to  Extreme Programming  and  the pattern of the tracer bullet.   The Slicing Work Mindset   "Empowering teams to feel they can reshape their work structure is crucial for successful implementation of work slicing techniques."   Implementing work slicing techniques can be straightforward technically, but the real challenge often lies in changing the organizational mindset. Anton points out that teams may understand the concept intellectually but often struggle with feeling empowered to change existing processes.   Addressing Leadership Skepticism   "Instead of promoting slicing, I discuss potential risks with leaders to help them see the value in breaking down projects to manage risks effectively."   When faced with leadership skepticism, Anton shifts the conversation from slicing work per se to managing project risks. By identifying what could go wrong and finding ways to address these risks incrementally, leaders can see the practical benefits of adopting slicing work techniques.   The Future of Work with Full Adoption   "By turning Agile up to 11, micromanagement becomes obsolete, and teams are empowered to focus on transparent, result-driven discussions."   Anton envisions a future where complete adoption of slicing work principles leads to a significant transformation in how teams and stakeholders interact. With a focus on frequent, tangible results and pragmatic discussions, organizations can achieve greater transparency and reduce the need for micromanagement.   About Anton Skornyakov   Anton Skornyakov is the co-founder and managing director of  Agile.Coach. He has coached nearly a hundred organizations and thousands of people in the art of slicing work. His insights are distilled in his latest book,  "The Art of Slicing Work,"  which encapsulates a wealth of stories, lessons, and principles from his extensive experience. For more information, visit  slicingwork.com.   You can link with  Anton Skornyakov on LinkedIn.

BONUS: The Art of Slicing Work | Anton Skornyakov

  Mike Richards: Leading with Trust, The Product Owner’s Guide   Read the   full Show Notes  and search through the world’s largest audio library on Scrum directly on the   Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website:  http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes.   The Great Product Owner: Leading with Trust, The Product Owner’s Guide   Discover some of the essential qualities of an effective Product Owner through Mike’s experiences and stories. How does leading with trust transform team dynamics and project outcomes? This episode highlights the benefits of a trusting relationship between the team and the Product Owner, emphasizing the importance of trust in fostering a productive and collaborative environment.   The Bad Product Owner: The Dangers of Over-Engagement, And How It Affects Scrum Teams   What happens when a Product Owner is too involved in the day-to-day operations of a project? Mike Richards discusses the fine line between engagement and micromanagement. Learn about the anti-patterns of Product Owner behavior that can disrupt team efficiency and how to address them through understanding and empathy.     [IMAGE HERE] Are you having trouble helping the team work well with their Product Owner?  We’ve put together a course to help you work on the collaboration team-product owner. You can find it at  bit.ly/coachyourpo.  18 modules, 8+ hours of modules with tools and techniques that you can use to help teams and PO’s collaborate.     About Mike Richards   Mike Richards, with over a decade in tech, goes beyond managing projects. He's passionate about transforming organizations, coaching on cloud migration, leading digital shifts, and empowering agile teams. More than a consultant, Mike is a catalyst for growth and change.   You can link with  Mike Richards on LinkedIn here.

How do you help a Scrum team that does not want to be coached? You have to be Agile as a coach! | Kevin Pedersen

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