Best Scrum Guide Podcasts (2025)

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Driving Change Through Incentives in the Agile Product Operating Model 44:47

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In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, Dave West is joined by Darrell Fernandes to tackle questions from a recent webinar on the Agile Product Operating Model and incentives. Together, they explore how incentive models can either support or derail agility. They dig into real-world challenges like misaligned rewards, hero culture, and s…

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AA223 - People Don't Quit Jobs, They Quit Bosses! Part II 37:49

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People don't quit jobs - they quit bad bosses... OR DO THEY?!? We had so many untouched debate points from our first episode that it would have been a crime - A CRIME - to throw it all away. So we decided to do a part 2! That's right, we're back and Brian tries to make his argument with all new points - are we blaming individual managers for system…

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AA222 - People Don't Quit Jobs, They Quit Bosses - Or Do They? 50:22

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We're challenging the most accepted wisdom in workplace culture - do people really quit bad bosses, or are they really fleeing broken systems? Join Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel as they engage in this heated debate and explore whether blaming individual managers lets dysfunctional organizations off the…

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Ask a PST - Scrum Master Edition with Bart Versteegen 1:01:40

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How do you prove your value as a Scrum Master? What steps can you take as Scrum Master to coach your Product Owner? What are some ways to make Scrum Events more engaging? There is a lot to navigate within the Scrum Master Accountability. PST Bart Versteegen recently answered some burning listener questions about the Scrum Master Accountability. Tun…

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AA221 - Steve Jobs' Radical Decision-Making: Why Consensus Beats Disagree & Commit 52:56

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Steve Jobs once said he'd rather fire someone than force them to buy into a decision they disagreed with. This flies in the face of popular leadership advice like Amazon's "disagree and commit" philosophy. In this episode, we dive deep into Jobs' consensus-driven approach at NeXT and explore why expert-driven decision making might be superior to to…

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Will AI Replace Agile Coaching? 13:54

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Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.This week's episode is a filler, so we jumped on the bandwagon and asked ChatGPT to ask questions about Agile. ▶︎Tickets to our conferencehttps://www.tickettailor.com/events/notanotheragileconference/1579375▶︎Our Substack https://everydayagile.substack.com/

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AA220 - Why Finance is Everyone's Job: The Hidden Truth Behind Product Failures 44:59

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Last episode, we talked about Instant Pot's failure via financial engineering that most product teams may never see coming. In this episode, we explore why financial literacy should be a core competency for product teams, not something left to the "adults in the room." We break down why reading basic financial statements, understanding customer lif…

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Bringing the ideas of APOM to Life in the Lab: How Dyno Uses Agile to Deliver Scientific Breakthroughs 37:34

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In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, host Dave West sits down with Tyson Bertmaring, Head of Partnership Success and Adrian Veres, Chief Scientific Officer from Dyno Therapeutics, a cutting-edge gene therapy startup. They share how Dyno applies the ideas of the Agile Product Operating Model (APOM) to complex scientific research—shift…

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What Is Training From The Back Of The Room? Rachelle Williams 41:30

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Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast. Rachelle Williams is this week's guest. Rachelle is a Methodology Agnostic Agile Coach & Consultant and training from the back of the room trainer. ▶︎Rachelle's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelleawilliams/ ▶︎Rachell's Courseshttps://www.tickettailor.com/events/tbrwithrachelle/1688449 ▶︎ Want to kno…

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The Mindset Shift That Changed Everything: Tyrone’s Guide to Career Pivots 54:04

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Join us for a heartfelt conversation on The Agile Coach Podcast, where Pabitra sits down with Tyrone Dollison Jr, a true example of resilience and transformation. Tyrone’s story is anything but linear. He’s worn many hats, from working in education and finance to diving deep into analytics, and eventually making his mark as a product leader in tech…

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AA219 - How Private Equity Killed Instant Pot (And Why Your Product Could Be Next) 1:06:06

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Instant Pot had $300M+ revenue, passionate users, and $100M cash on hand. So why did they file for bankruptcy? The answer lies in the pattern of how private equity systematically destroys beloved products through financial engineering! In this podcast, Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel examine the acquisit…

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The Golden Rules Of Product Management: Tom Killen 32:32

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Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast. Tom Killen is this week's guest. Tom is an experienced growth product lead, driving value, great culture and chasing those pursuit of happiness moments. ▶︎Tom's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-killen-50b0b788/ ▶︎Tickets to our conferencehttps://www.tickettailor.com/events/notanotheragileconference…

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When Transparency Hurts - Navigating Transparency in Toxic Environments 29:13

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Transparency is a core pillar of Scrum—but what happens when the environment punishes openness? In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, Professional Scrum Trainer David Spinks joins host Dave West to explore the complexities of transparency in unhealthy organizational cultures. David shares why pushing for full transparency too quickly …

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AA218 - Palantir's Forward Deployed Software Engineer - Revolution or Rebrand? 37:27

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Today we're examining Palantir's "Forward Deployed Software Engineers" - and separating fact from the hype! Everything old is new again! Move over companies that have been doing this for decades such as SAP, IBM, and countless consulting firms! https://blog.palantir.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-palantir-forward-deployed-software-engineer-45ef2de257b1…

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Hostage Negotiator To Project Manager: Emily Kershaw 39:20

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Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast. Emily Kershaw is this week's guest. Emily is an Ex-Hostage Negotiator and now an accredited Project and Change Manager with a background in policing. Emily specialises in the design and delivery of strategic business change, transformation, and process improvement across the law enforcement and criminal justic…

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How the World of Work is Changing: Dinah Turner 50:35

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Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast. Dinah is an action-oriented, Technology & people-focused leader and an entrepreneurial leader and [probably] the most helpful conversation you'll have about what you want to try and achieve. ▶︎Dinah's socials https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinahturner/ ▶︎Our Substack https://everydayagile.substack.com/…

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AA217 - Extreme Ownership: Military Leadership Lessons for Professionals 1:32:51

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Today, we're delivering a not-your-typical-leadership-book review: "Extreme Ownership" by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin! Ed Martin joins hosts Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel for a chapter-by-chapter review of how military leadership principles directly translate to product management, agile coaching, and…

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Value Delivered: How Scrum Transformed a Multi-Million Dollar Project 43:07

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In this "Value Delivered" episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, host Dave West and PST Jay Rahman, Founder of Fractal Systems discuss how agile principles helped a large investment bank turn a struggling multi-million dollar project into a success. By applying Scrum at multiple levels, the organization improved leadership alignment, enhanced …

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AA216 - New Scrum Guide Expansion: Revolutionary Update or Unnecessary Complexity? 57:38

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The Scrum community is buzzing about a new 55-page expansion to the Scrum Guide. Is this the depth practitioners have been asking for, or is it turning the lightweight framework into bloatware? In this episode, Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel and Product Manager Brian Orlando critically examine the "DLC" that claims the original guide wa…

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Breaking Into Tech: Journeys of Sid Sachdeva, Paulo Carini, Haley Prestwood, and Darian Riley 1:12:20

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In this special episode of The Agile Coach Podcast, we bring together four inspiring guests: Sid Sachdeva, Paulo Carini, Haley Prestwood, and Darian Riley, each sharing their unique path into the tech industry. From international students navigating visa challenges to career changers leveraging non-technical backgrounds, this episode is packed with…

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AA215 - Why One-on-Ones Still Matter and Why You Should Have Them 42:35

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Jensen Huang has 60 direct reports and does no 1:1s, so neither should you - right?!? Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel examine NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's claim that he champions "radical transparency" and his policy of no one-on-ones. Join us as we explore what this means for the rest and listen or watch a…

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Ask a PST - Forecasting and Release Planning with Dominik Maximini 1:00:10

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In this Ask a PST episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, guest host Lindsay Velecina is joined by Professional Scrum Trainer Dominik Maximini to answer listener questions about forecasting and release planning. Dominik shares practical insights on estimation, using burn-down charts, managing dependencies with joint roadmaps, and aligning with …

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The Product Owner Unlocked: Candid Lessons from Agile Leaders 1:31:47

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In this special episode of The Agile Coach Podcast, leading voices in product ownership and agile transformation: Joe Justice, Richard Seroter, Mark Shead, Sheetal Rajpal, and Jeff Bubolz, share their hard-won lessons from building and scaling products at organizations like Tesla, Google, Amazon, LendingTree, and more. Their experiences span hardwa…

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AA214 - Vibe Coding: New Dystopian World or Just Another Tool? 52:39

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We're talking about either the terrifying or totally mundane new world of "vibe coding" - using AI to generate code without deep technical expertise. Joining Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel for this podcast, we're happy to welcome back to the podcast Lenar Mukhamadiev, CEO of iDelsoft (https://idelsoft.c…

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A Guide To Business Transformation: Mark Fenton 36:20

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Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast. Mark Fenton is the co-founder and director of Avantix Limited, a company that helps organisations to improve their performance using people-centric and agile approaches. Mark’s mission is to enable clients to achieve their strategic goals and deliver value to their stakeholders, while mitigating the negative i…

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We're Organising A Conference 36:23

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Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast. This is an emergency podcast that explores the reasons behind our decision to host a Conference on October 20th in Liverpool. Ticket Page https://app.tickettailor.com/events/notanotheragileconference/1579375 Hotels:https://www.booking.com/Share-YqlI5Ahttps://www.booking.com/Share-MMOwwPUhttps://www.booking.com…

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How Problem Clarity Drives AI Accuracy - A Discussion about AI, Problem Definition and the Kendall Framework 33:42

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In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, host Dave West and Brendan Mcsheffrey, Managing Partner at Kendall AI explore the Kendall Framework—a method for training AI using principles from lean, agile, and design thinking. They discuss how clear problem definition and context blocks like roles, capabilities, and processes dramatically imp…

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AA213 - Being a Good Engineer Kinda Sucks (Reaction) 53:02

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Do you want to hear a story about stifling growth and creativity through the lens of one developer's personal story? You're in luck! Join Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel as they watch and react to Theo's YouTube video: "Being a good engineer kinda sucks," April 28, 2025. It's a tale about the tension bet…

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The Path To Scrum Mastery: Steve Martin 43:33

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Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast. With over 13 years of experience as an Agile Coach, Trainer, and Mentor, Steve specialises in developing world-class Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches who drive high-performing teams and genuine organisational agility. My mission is to raise the standards of Agile coaching—moving beyond frameworks to develop lea…

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Value Delivered: Boosting ERP Support Effectiveness with Scrum and Kanban at ambarics 28:56

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In this "Value Delivered" episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, Dave West speaks with Andre Bohn of ambarics and Professional Scrum Trainer Alex Hardt about how combining Professional Scrum and Kanban helped ambarics streamline ERP software support. Learn how greater transparency, limiting work in progress, and visualizing work item age enabl…

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AI-Ready Product Management: Richard Seroter on Building, Leading, and Innovating with Google Cloud’s AI Stack 49:09

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In this episode of The Agile Coach Podcast, host Vivek Khattri is joined by Richard Seroter, Chief Evangelist at Google Cloud and a returning guest, for a candid conversation about the future of product management and AI. Richard shares his journey from leading outbound product management teams to driving developer relations at Google, offering an …

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AA212 - Peak Product Management | Product Competencies 46:44

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Who coaches PMs if Directors or CPOs don't understand how features get built? ...or don't understand how to build a strategy? Join Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel as we analyze Ravi Mehta's PM competency framework and debate which skills actually matter at each level of product management! #ProductManage…

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The Cost of Ignoring Psychological Safety 22:16

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In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, Patricia Kong talks with Professional Scrum Trainer Joanna Plaskonka about why psychological safety is critical for effective Scrum Teams. Joanna explains how it fuels openness, innovation, and accountability—while its absence leads to poor collaboration, low morale, and missed opportunities. Thro…

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AA211 - Communication Is Product's Only Job, OR IS IT? 55:03

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Listen or watch as Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel and Product Manager Brian Orlando debate whether communication is the primary function of product managers. We explore how and if PMs can balance effective communication across stakeholder groups while still delivering results, in addition to other topics, such as: What percentage really…

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What Is the Role Of A Scrum Master? Mark Hollins 41:52

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Welcome to the Everyday Agile Podcast.Mark Hollins is this week's guest. Mark is a highly strategic and commercially astute Business Change Consultant with particular strengths in leading a variety of Product and Operational initiatives to improve performance and profitability▶︎Mark's socials / mark-hollins…

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Value Delivered: How StoreDot Used Scrum to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Battery Breakthroughs 34:31

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In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast – Value Delivered Series, host Dave West is joined by Carmit Ophir, Senior Director at StoreDot, and Professional Scrum Trainer Michal Epstein to explore how StoreDot leveraged Professional Scrum to tackle the complex challenges of developing ultra-fast-charging batteries for electric vehicles. Fac…

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Best Moments: Leading Minds in Product Management 33:07

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In this episode of The Agile Coach Podcast, we bring together a powerhouse panel of product management leaders: Diego Granados, Richard Seroter, Rajsi Rana, Neha Satya, and Parth Detroja. Each guest shares their unique journey into product management, offering firsthand perspectives from top companies like Microsoft, Oracle, Google, and beyond. Our…

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AA210 - The Need for (Engineering) Speed! 39:03

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Ever been in a meeting where an executive decrees: "Engineering needs to go faster!" without any nuance or understanding of the underlying issues? What a coincidence - so have we!!! Listen or watch as Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel discuss this common yet problematic demand. Join us as we unmask deeper …

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Q & A on Scaling Scrum with PST Simon Reindl - Scaling, Nexus, Accountabilities, Portfolio Management and More! 39:36

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In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, guest host Lindsay Velecina welcomes Professional Scrum Trainer Simon Reindl to answer listener questions from his recent webinar, “How do the Scrum Accountabilities Work at Scale – Practical Steps for Delivery.” Drawing on years of hands-on experience, Simon breaks down Scaled Scrum and portfolio…

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The Secret Sauce to Standing Out: Resume, LinkedIn, and Interview Strategies with Brian Golod 1:16:39

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In this episode of The Agile Coach Podcast, hosts Vivek and Pabitra sit down with Brian Golod, an award-winning resume writer, LinkedIn influencer, and career strategist who has helped thousands of professionals land interviews and job offers. With over 200,000 followers on LinkedIn and a resume template downloaded over 100,000 times, Brian shares …

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AA209 - Asking for What You Need: The Superpower of High Performers 55:46

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Discover why the ability to ask for what you need is a critical skill that separates high performers from average ones. Join Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel and Product Manager Brian Orlando as we explore the "how and why" of the skill that is: making more explicit requests for support! We dive into the dangers of hustle culture, the lim…

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Ashley Gross on Transforming Business Operations and Future-Proofing Your Career 35:24

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In this episode of The Agile Coach Podcast, we sit down with Ashley Gross, CEO of AI Workforce Alliance and recognized by Forbes as the highest-paid AI consultant in the market. Ashley shares her remarkable journey from a decade-long career in marketing to becoming a leading AI educator and consultant, specializing in the implementation of AI agent…

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Ask a Professional Scrum Trainer - Psychological Safety with Joanna Plaskonka 52:34

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In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, guest host Lindsay Velecina is joined by Professional Scrum Trainer Joanna Plaskonka to answer lingering questions from her recent webinar on psychological safety in Scrum Teams. Joanna shares practical insights on measuring psychological safety using Amy Edmondson’s model, handling micromanagemen…