Scrum Master Real Talk: Jim Sparks on Overcoming Resistance, Networking, Learning and Continuous Growth

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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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Beyond Agile Transformations: Embracing the Agile Product Operating Model 37:37

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Scrum Master Real Talk: Omar Ahmed on Resilience, Empowering Change and Agile Leadership 26:39

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Scrum Master Real Talk: Jim Sparks on Overcoming Resistance, Networking, Learning and Continuous Growth 24:57

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In this Ask a PST session, Agile Director, Executive Coach and Professional Scrum Trainer Jay Rahman answers listener questions and offers advice about their Scrum challenges and obstacles. Jay offers strategies for avoiding and recovering from product delivery failures. Jay emphasized the importance of alignment across leadership, management, and teams, and the need for business and technology to work together. He highlights the critical role of Retrospectives in identifying and addressing issues, and the necessity of senior leadership's accountability. Jay also stresses the importance of Product Owners being fully engaged and available, and the value of using OKRs to foster a culture of accountability. He shares practical examples, such as cross-skilling teams to reduce dependencies and leveraging stakeholder metrics to prioritize requirements. Tune in for a thought provoking session!…

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Ești la început de drum cu Scrum sau vrei să-ți dezvolți experiența în Scrum? Atunci această sesiune este pentru tine.Cu toate că Scrum este ușor și simplu de înțeles, poate fi dificil de aplicat eficient. Seria “Întreabă un Professional Scrum Trainer” te pune în contact cu traineri certificați (PST) de către Scrum.org într-o sesiune live, în care aceștia răspund la cele mai presante întrebări legate de provocările și situațiile cu care se confruntă echipele Scrum. În această sesiune live a “Întreabă un Professional Scrum Trainer”, cei doi PST români, Mihai Olaru și Ciprian Bănică vor fi disponibili pentru a răspunde întrebărilor voastre arzătoare despre Scrum și pentru a discuta provocările pe care voi sau echipele voastre le întâmpinați.…

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Ever wonder what happens when the usual podcast host becomes the guest? In this unique episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, Patricia Kong flips the script and puts Dave West our host, in the hot seat with your questions! We revisit some open questions from Dave's webcast Introducing the Agile Product Operating Model, an Evidence-Based approach from last month. Dave describes the Agile Product Operating Model and how it can benefits teams and organizations. He also talks about challenges and opportunities with scaling agility. He answers questions about: - Defining products - Managing Multiple Projects and Focus - Value Streams and the Agile Product Operating Model - Transitioning to an Agile Product Operating Model from a Legacy System Tune in next week for part 2!…

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In this Professional Scrum Trainer Spotlight episode, Laetitia Baratelli joins us to share her journey. She emphasizes the benefits of Scrum, such as early value delivery, customer satisfaction, and team happiness. Laetitia highlights her unique perspective from both traditional and Agile environments, which aids her in teaching. She also shares her passion for mentoring and teaching Scrum to future generations, including university students, to equip them with the necessary skills for the rapidly changing world. She stresses the importance of human interaction and storytelling in professional development.…

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In this episode of the Scrum.org Community podcast, Steve Lizotte, VP of Engineering at NEC, and PST Yuval Yeret are interviewed by Dave about the practical implementation of Scrum and Kanban practices at NEC as a part of our Value Delivered series. They explore the importance of collaboration, continuous improvement, and maintaining a customer-centric approach. Steve shares insights on separating program teams from product teams, finding the right balance between custom solutions and standardized offerings, and managing the tension between empowering teams and cognitive load. The discussion also touches on the evolution of Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS), the complexities of managing agile delivery in challenging environments, and the critical role of Product Ownership and accountability in driving successful outcomes.…

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In this episode which is a part of our new Scrum in Action: Stories from the Trenches series, host Dave West chats with PST Felipe Andrade about the application of Scrum in non-traditional product development contexts, such as small businesses. Felipe shares his experience of implementing agile principles in a barbershop/pub setting, emphasizing cultural fit and continuous improvement. He shares his experience with starting and growing a bar and barbershop business, highlighting the importance of understanding customer needs and experimentation in business decision-making using product discovery and validation techniques. He emphasizes the versatility of Scrum and its potential to be applied in various industries and contexts.…

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PST Spotlight - Ralph Jocham's Journey to Scrum Mastery 11:47

39 weeks önce11:47

11:47

In this PST Spotlight episode, PST Ryan Ripley interviews PST Ralph Jocham about his Scrum journey and experience. Introduction and Background: Ralph Jocham, a PST and product management expert, shared his journey to becoming a Scrum Master. He started in the early 2000s with extreme programming and eventually transitioned to Scrum Mastery after discovering Ken Schwaber's book on Scrum in 2001. Evolution of the Scrum Master Role: Ralph discussed how his perception of the Scrum Master role evolved over time. He initially was more demanding and directive but later embraced servant leadership and eventually found a balance between guiding and coaching his team. Advice for Aspiring Scrum Masters: Ralph emphasized the importance of enjoying the process of helping others succeed, being prepared for both praise and blame and having a mindset similar to a sports coach, focusing on team success rather than personal recognition.…

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Professional Scrum Powers Strobbo's Go-to-Market Acceleration (Part 2) - Self Managing Team, Leadership advice and more! 22:16

40 weeks önce22:16

22:16

In part 2 of this podcast focused on the success story of Strobbo, an HR software platform, PST Steven Deneir, Bert Neels - CEO at Strobbo and Michael Voorhaen, Product Owner at Strobbo continue their discussion about agile transformation and leadership, emphasizing the importance of trust, experimentation, and leadership. They also highlighted challenges such as navigating team self-restructuring and empowering teams for success and share some really inspiring advice. Part 1 is here: https://www.scrum.org/resources/professional-scrum-powers-strobbos-go-market-acceleration…

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Professional Scrum Trainer Spotlight - Reggie Gardner's Journey to Scrum Mastery 9:20

41 weeks önce9:20

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In this PST Spotlight episode, PST Ryan Ripley interviews Reggie Gardner about his experiences. Reggie Gardner's journey into Scrum started with his interest in Extreme Programming and teamwork. He gradually applied Scrum principles while leading a small team. He eventually became a recognized expert and Professional Scrum Trainer (PST) due to his success in scaling Scrum in a larger development effort. Come along for Reggie's Journey!…

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Professional Scrum Powers Strobbo's Go-to-Market Acceleration (Part 1) 35:54

42 weeks önce35:54

35:54

Strobbo, an HR platform faced challenges with its software development processes. The company’s initial mechanical approach to Scrum, coupled with poor communication and lack of trust, hindered progress and morale. To address these issues, Co-Founder Bert Neels brought in Professional Scrum Trainer Steven Deneir to help. This episode hosted by Leslie Morse, Product Owner at Scrum.org features Bert, Steven and Michael Voorhaen, PO at Strobbo. They discuss Strobbo's journey with Professional Scrum and how they were able to accelerate their go to market by embracing agile practices. They talk about self-management, Product Ownership, the importance of trust and more! Part 2 will be released next week! Read the written case study !…

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Agile Transformation in Hardware: Quantum Detectors' Journey with Scrum 39:53

42 weeks önce39:53

39:53

Explore the intersection of hardware development and Scrum in this episode hosted by Leslie Morse and featuring Matt Callahan , Lead Engineer at Quantum Detectors . Matt shares experiences of integrating Scrum practices into hardware projects for detector technologies including X-ray and electron microscopy, as well as tackling challenges such as risk and uncertainty. Matt also emphasizes the significance of ongoing improvement and learning. In this podcast, you will gain insights into the benefits of iterative development, prototyping, and collaborative teamwork, and discover strategies for adapting Scrum to suit unique hardware requirements. Reach out to continue the conversation.…

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