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.

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• 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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• Anita Kalmane-Boot Linkedin
• Book on ADHD: Dirty Laundry (bol.com)
• Book on Neurodiversity and its History: Neurotribes (bol.com)
• Recorded just in time for https://www.neurodiversityprideday.com/
• Sjoerd Kranendonk Linkedin
• Scrum Facilitators (free materials, training schedule and more)
• Scrum Facilitators Meetups

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Steve and Andy discuss blog posts that have caught their attention on Scrum.org & Prokanban.org

In this episode they talk about “A New Era in Collaboration: Asynchronous Meetings” By Mehmet Yitmen and “Trying to Keep things Simple - ‘Ready’” by Paul Ralton

Links and Sources:

• A New Era in Collaboration: Asynchronous Meetings - https://www.scrum.org/resources/blog/new-era-collaboration-asynchronous-meetings
• Trying to Keep things Simple - ‘Ready’ - https://www.scrum.org/resources/blog/trying-keep-things-simple-ready
• Andy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahiles/
• Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevetrapps/
• Scrum Facilitators - https://www.scrumfacilitators.com
• SF Original Conference - https://sfconference.nl (a few tickets left on 15th June 2023!)

If you have seen any blogs that you’d like Andy & Steve’s thoughts on - contact us and let us know. Reach out! podcast@scrumfacilitators.com

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Steve and Andy discuss blog posts that have caught their attention on Scrum.org.
In this episode they talk about “How to Choose the Right Sprint Length in Scrum” By Staphanie Ockerman and “Agile Principles - Business People & Developers Must work together daily” by Simon Kneafsey.

Links and Sources:

• Stephanie's article on Sprint Length: https://www.scrum.org/resources/blog/how-choose-right-sprint-length-scrum
• Simon's article on BizDev collaboration: https://www.scrum.org/resources/blog/agile-principles-business-people-developers-must-work-together-daily
• Andy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahiles/
• Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevetrapps/
• Scrum Facilitators - https://www.scrumfacilitators.com
• SF Original Conference - https://sfconference.nl (a few tickets left on june 15 2023!)

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In this podcast episode, Steve Trapps and Sjoerd Kranendonk discuss the upcoming Scrum Facilitators Conference. The main theme of the conference is original content, ensuring that attendees will experience something new and valuable. The conference aims to create a friendly and inclusive environment, where speakers have the freedom to experiment with different delivery styles. The organizers emphasize their role as facilitators, allowing the community to step forward and share their ideas. The call for speakers is open until June 15, and ticket sales have already begun, with a limited number available. The conference will take place in Amersfoort, Netherlands, on November 9.

Steve Trapps is a seasoned Scrum Trainer working with the selection committee for Scrum Facilitators' Original Conference. With a wealth of experience in agile methodologies, Steve brings a down-to-earth and engaging approach to his training sessions, helping professionals improve their understanding and effectiveness of Scrum.

Sjoerd Kranendonk is a skilled Scrum Trainer and co-organizes the Scrum Facilitators' Original Conference. Known for his interactive teaching style, Sjoerd likes to create an immersive learning environment, empowering professionals to enhance their Scrum practices.

Links:

• SF Original Conference - https://sfconference.nl (a few tickets left on june 7 2023!)
• Steve - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevetrapps/
• Sjoerd - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoerdkranendonk
• Scrum Facilitators - https://www.scrumfacilitators.com

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Recorded in Paris, at the Scrum.org Face to Face event for Professional Scrum Trainers (PST). Scrum Facilitators own PST Sjoerd hosts Magdalena Kucharska, Kate Hobler and Pawel Mysliwiec.

In this episode of the Scrum Facilitators Community Podcast, the participants discuss the topic of understanding Scrum and the challenges associated with it. They address the perception that if people don't understand Scrum, the problem may lie within the framework itself. They emphasize that Scrum can be difficult to understand due to its complex nature and the presence of numerous myths surrounding it. The participants also highlight the importance of experienced coaches and facilitators who can guide individuals and organizations in adopting Scrum effectively. They suggest that the Scrum Guide, while deceptively simple, requires a specific mindset to fully comprehend its principles and apply them in practice. The podcast participants offer suggestions for potential improvements to the Scrum Guide, such as rephrasing certain terms and clarifying misconceptions. Overall, the conversation revolves around enhancing the understanding and application of Scrum to achieve better value delivery and collaboration.

A big thanks goes out to my guests and colleagues for their courage to discuss this topic that came out of a ‘controversial statements’ brainstorm. I really wanted to discuss this topic, because Scrum experts can have a tendency to downplay or straight up strawman people’s struggles or grievances with Scrum, by responding ”you are doing it wrong” and/or “you don’t really understand Scrum”. It was an interesting and insightful experience to discuss this topic with a group of Trainers whose job it is to guide and teach Scrum to improve teams and organizations effectiveness , by helping people understand Scrum and benefit from the framework.

Links:

• Scrum Guide - https://scrumguides.org
• Magdalena - https://www.linkedin.com/in/magdalena-kucharska-82b676a1
• Kate - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-hobler
• Pawel - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pawelmysliwiec
• Sjoerd - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjoerdkranendonk
• Scrum Facilitators - https://www.scrumfacilitators.com
• SF Original Conference - https://sfconference.nl (a few tickets left on june 7 2023!)

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Sjoerd speaks with Astrid Poot: artist, rebel, designer - making people happier, stronger and more autonomous.

We include many topics and ideas in to the discussion, like ethics in design, the power of great stories, system change and more.

Astrid has created lots of tools to simplify the topic of ethics to help people express their values and ideas on ethics, leading to more ethical designs. You can also invite Astrid into your company, to help discuss ethics in design with your department or teams.

Let us know what you think of the episode, tips for next topics or facilitators to invite, and all other input!

Astrid wrote a (dutch) blog as a companion to our talk: Ethiek kost moeite, maar is niet moeilijk. An english translation: Ethics takes effort but is not hard. In her blog you will find various tools, reading tips and Astrid's own publications, like 'Anger as a force for good' and the children's horror book 'De dag dat de aarde omhoog kwam'.

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