KatAnu Connect Podcast

High-stakes projects, such as moving to a new payment system, can be daunting. How would a scrum team navigate a single, large release while staying Agile? Kate and Ryan explore questions such as - is there a minimum viable product we can deliver before we “flip the switch” and fully move over to a new system? We discuss release plans, milestone and spring planning, and stakeholder communications. Giving teams agency over the project and work can help prevent double or wasteful work. We discuss resources and communication to help teams get to the root cause, as well as coaching tips to help teams take ownership and critically think of better ways of working. We also brainstorm leading questions and methods to help you empower your teams to deliver big things.
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The Agile community came together at the Global Scrum Gathering in New Orleans. Join Kate & Ryan as they chat about the main topics and takeaways that can help you in your Scrum journey. There is something for everyone at the gathering, from scaling to neurodiversity to using Agile within our personal lives. As we move through different eras of civilization, our mindsets must evolve in today’s augmented era – agility is essential. Key themes of discussion include balancing employee well-being, enhancing our Scrum Master practices using AI, and thinking about how to best use it and empower teams. We look at how Product Owners and Scrums can use AI and the rise of Prompt Engineering.  We learn about mentorship programs and changes in today’s global Agile community, with an emphasis on catalyzing human-centered change. Find out where you can join the fun at future events, regionally and globally. 
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Kate and Ryan dig in on the Scrum Team.  Who is on it, what the right mix of members might look like, and challenges the team can face.

Kate and Ryan discuss what is meant by "permission to fail" and the impact the word 'Fail' can have on a team

Kate and Ryan are joined by Anu Smalley to discuss what it means to having a Values based culture, where organizations succeed, where they fail and why it can't just be a page on your website.

Kate and Ryan discuss the challenges of remote meetings/events and some things teams can try to make them better

Kate and Ryan discuss various ways Sprint Planning can be derailed and how teams might get it back on track

Kate and Ryan are joined by Anu Smalley to discuss the importance of self-awareness in the workplace especially for management

Kate and Ryan discuss their "Scrum-isms" or the things they find themselves saying to their teams and stakeholders time and time again to remind them of our Agile values or Scrum practices

Kate and Ryan look at motivation and engagement, how important they are to all teams, and how easily they can be undermined.