Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenches

By: Vasco Duarte Agile Coach Certified Scrum Master Certified Product Owner
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  • Every week day, Certified Scrum Master, Agile Coach and Business Consultant Vasco Duarte interviews Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches from all over the world to get you actionable advice, new tips and tricks, improve your craft as a Scrum Master with daily doses of inspiring conversations with Scrum Masters from the all over the world. Stay tuned for BONUS episodes when we interview Agile gurus and other thought leaders in the business space to bring you the Agile Business perspective you need to succeed as a Scrum Master. Some of the topics we discuss include: Agile Business, Agile Strategy, Retrospectives, Team motivation, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Backlog Refinement, Scaling Scrum, Lean Startup, Test Driven Development (TDD), Behavior Driven Development (BDD), Paper Prototyping, QA in Scrum, the role of agile managers, servant leadership, agile coaching, and more!
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Episodes
  • When Hierarchy Hinders Team Growth: A Lesson in Listening | Hassan Butt
    Oct 29 2024
    Hassan Butt: Fostering Growth Mindsets in Hierarchy Driven Organizations

    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, Hassan talks about one of his early experiences with a team struggling with ingrained hierarchy. Senior team members dominated conversations, creating a culture where only the most authoritative voices were heard. However, new team members with a growth mindset challenged this dynamic, leading to conflict. Hassan highlights the importance of listening to all voices, especially newcomers, and encourages leaders to avoid stifling ideas. "Good ideas can come from anywhere," he shares, reminding us to foster an environment of openness and collaboration.

    Self-reflection Question: How do you create space for all voices to be heard in your team?

    Featured Book of the Week: Coaching Agile Teams by Lyssa Adkins

    Hassan recommends Coaching Agile Teams by Lyssa Adkins as a foundational book for Agile practitioners. The book, especially the chapter on "mastering yourself," helped Hassan overcome impostor syndrome and grow more confident in his role. He often recommends this book to others as it provides valuable insights into personal growth and self-awareness, critical for building effective teams.

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    🔥In the ruthless world of fintech, success isn’t just about innovation—it’s about coaching!🔥

    Angela thought she was just there to coach a team. But now, she’s caught in the middle of a corporate espionage drama that could make or break the future of digital banking. Can she help the team regain their mojo and outwit their rivals, or will the competition crush their ambitions? As alliances shift and the pressure builds, one thing becomes clear: this isn’t just about the product—it’s about the people.

    🚨 Will Angela’s coaching be enough? Find out in Shift: From Product to People—the gripping story of high-stakes innovation and corporate intrigue.

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    About Hassan Butt
    Hassan builds high-performing teams and unlocks their full potential in his current role as a Scrum Master for a UK FTSE100 Telco. He also serves as an Agile Coach and mentor, supporting others in their professional growth. Hassan is well-known on LinkedIn for sharing valuable content and insights with the Agile community.

    You can link with Hassan Butt on LinkedIn.

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    10 mins
  • What I Learned from Failing My First Scrum Master Interview | Hassan Butt
    Oct 28 2024
    Hassan Butt: What I Learned from Failing My First Scrum Master Interview

    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, Hassan shares his personal story of failure and how it shaped his journey to becoming a successful Scrum Master. After a challenging first interview, where he felt driven by fear and failed to actively listen, Hassan decided to try again six months later. With newfound confidence and determination, he overcame his fears and landed the role that changed his life. Hassan’s story emphasizes the importance of persistence, active listening, and hunger for growth in the Scrum Master role.

    Self-reflection Question: What steps can you take to turn failure into a learning opportunity in your own career?

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    🔥In the ruthless world of fintech, success isn’t just about innovation—it’s about coaching!🔥

    Angela thought she was just there to coach a team. But now, she’s caught in the middle of a corporate espionage drama that could make or break the future of digital banking. Can she help the team regain their mojo and outwit their rivals, or will the competition crush their ambitions? As alliances shift and the pressure builds, one thing becomes clear: this isn’t just about the product—it’s about the people.

    🚨 Will Angela’s coaching be enough? Find out in Shift: From Product to People—the gripping story of high-stakes innovation and corporate intrigue.

    Buy Now on Amazon

    [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

    About Hassan Butt
    Hassan builds high-performing teams and unlocks their full potential in his current role as a Scrum Master for a UK FTSE100 Telco. He also serves as an Agile Coach and mentor, supporting others in their professional growth. Hassan is well-known on LinkedIn for sharing valuable content and insights with the Agile community.

    You can link with Hassan Butt on LinkedIn.

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    12 mins

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Important, interesting and not very popular topic

I didn't really think about psychology of communicating data before I've notice this title. It's surprising how such an important topic is overlooked and not discussed enough. I can't recommend this episode enough! Worth the time. Thanks for teaching me something so useful!

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