Scrum Facilitators Community podcast

In this experimental episode of the Scrum Facilitators Community podcast, Sjoerd Kranendonk reads “It’s actually OK to be a Scrum Purist, and this is why!” by fellow Scrum Facilitator Chee-Hong Hsia. The article explores the concept of being a Scrum purist, and after reading it, Sjoerd adds some of his own thoughts.
The article starts off by addressing the perception often associated with being a purist and challenges the negative connotations, emphasizing that adhering strictly to Scrum principles can be a compliment rather than an insult. It matters though, what your focus is. Just waving around 'the rule book' or Inspecting and Adapting for more effective ways of working with Scrum?

After reading the article, Sjoerd highlights key points from the article, emphasizing that Scrum is intentionally incomplete to allow for adaptation and improvement based on collective intelligence. He underscores the importance of understanding Scrum's framework and principles to foster team self-management and effectiveness, rather than rigidly enforcing rules for their own sake.

Do you like this type of content? Have interesting articles to share with our listeners? Let us know!

• Sjoerd Kranendonk
• Chee-Hong Hsia
• Article: It’s actually OK to be a Scrum Purist, and this is why!
• ScrumFacilitators.com

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In this episode, Sjoerd Kranendonk and Maaike Klasen delve into the nuanced world of coaching within agile frameworks. They discuss the importance of contracting for coaching sessions and the distinctions between general coaching, professional coaching, and Agile coaching. Emphasizing the emotional dynamics within teams, they explore the complexities and approaches to both individual and team coaching, highlighting the significance of shared goals in team coaching versus the personalized focus of individual coaching.

The conversation underscores the challenges in balancing individual and team dynamics, with Maaike and Sjoerd reflecting on the importance of curiosity, openness, and courage in fostering effective team interactions. They stress the need for team coaches to trust the natural growth and evolution of teams, while also being ready to intervene when necessary with appropriate facilitation tools. The discussion also touches on the importance of every team member's voice and the role of the coach in ensuring that quieter voices are heard and valued.

In conclusion, the episode emphasizes the critical role of ownership and self-organization in agile teams. Sjoerd and Maaike advocate for a pull-based approach where teams are encouraged to take ownership of their development and improvement processes, rather than having solutions imposed upon them. This fosters a more adaptable and resilient team dynamic, essential for thriving in fast-changing environments. The episode wraps up with a reminder of the collaborative nature of agile work and the importance of communication and interaction between team members and product owners.
Find and Connect with Maaike:

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maaike-klasen-acc-coach-053798a6/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maaike.klasen
• Previous SF Podcast episode: Professional Coaching in Scrum

Maaike's book tips (sorry, dutch books!):

• Tricky Tijden - Jitske Kramer (Jitske Linkedin)
• Agile Teams: Hoe dan?! - Francisca Dalstra (Francisca Linkedin)

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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_triangle
• Just Dig It (charity): https://justdiggit.org
• Sapiens Book: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Yuval-Noah-Harari/dp/0099590085/
• Agile Community for Dutch Government Meetup: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12672389
• Danny de Wild on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-de-wild-35a054160/

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• Sjoerd Kranendonk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoerdkranendonk

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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.

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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]
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