Best Scrum Guide Podcasts (2025)

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AI and the Implications for your Organization’s Operating System 47:45

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AI is forcing organizations to rethink how they operate. In this insightful conversation, Dave West and Yuval Yeret discuss the emerging need for a new organizational “operating system” that integrates AI into strategy, structure, and execution. They highlight the role of product thinking, OKRs, and continuous improvement in turning AI from hype in…

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Reflecting on 30 Years of Scrum: A Conversation with Ken Schwaber 29:59

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In this special episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, Dave West sits down with Ken Schwaber, co-creator of Scrum, to celebrate 30 years since the initial introduction of Scrum at OOPSLA 1995, from which the paper, The Scrum Development Process was based. Ken reflects on the origins of Scrum, the cultural challenges faced during early adoption…

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Adapting Agile for the Age of AI: A Conversation with Dr. Alan Brown 44:58

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In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, host Dave West is joined by Dr. Alan Brown—professor, executive advisor, and expert in AI and digital technologies—to explore how Agile teams can adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving AI landscape. Dr. Brown discusses the current state of AI adoption across industries and the need for thoughtful …

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Aligning Incentives for Agile Success 41:34

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In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, Dave West and Dimitrios Dimitrelos, Business Agility Lead, Accenture Greece, PST, explore the powerful role incentives play in Agile transformations and the Agile Product Operating Model (APOM). Dimitris shares a striking story of QA teams inflating bug counts to meet performance metrics, highligh…

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Unlearning Silence: Creating Space for Every Voice at Work 39:28

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In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, Patricia Kong hosts a discussion with Elaine Lin Hering, author of USA Today Best Selling Book "Unlearning Silence," and Ravi Verma, a Professional Scrum Trainer. They examine how workplace culture and cultural norms influence who speaks up and why intentional communication matters. Elaine explain…

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Ask a PST with Ryan Brook - Agile Leadership, Leading as a Scrum Master, Coaching and More! 59:01

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In this recorded episode of a live Ask a PST session held on September 16, 2025, PST Ryan Brook answered a wide variety of challenging questions from Agile practitioners! He explores the importance of vision-setting, accountability, and building a strong agile culture. Ryan shares practical strategies for leading distributed teams, breaking down si…

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AI and the Future of Product Ownership 39:59

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Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing the way Product Owners work—from streamlining daily tasks to shaping strategic decisions. In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, Dave West is joined by Ruud Adriaans, Product Owner and Linus Wiggers, Head of AI from Productowner.nl to explore AI’s growing influence on Product Ownership. They …

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Bringing Procurement into the Agile Product Operating Model 46:16

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Procurement is often the missing piece in Agile transformations. In this Scrum.org Community Podcast, Dave West is joined by Mirko Kleiner, President, Lean Agile Procurement Alliance and Simon Reindl, Professional Scrum Trainer to explore how procurement’s traditional predictive approach can clash with Agile’s iterative nature—and how to fix it. Th…

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Ethics in Product Management 34:17

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In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, Dave West is joined by Magdalena Firlit and Patricia Kong to explore the role of ethics in product management. They discuss why ethical frameworks matter, the impact of transparency and bias, and how ethical decision-making builds trust and resilience. Here is the link to the referenced white pape…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…

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Mastering Product Strategy with Marcelo 32:16

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In this episode, Vivek sat down with Marcelo, a product leader with over 25 years of experience in technology, including key roles at Microsoft and Amazon. Marcelo shares insights on building innovative products, the importance of product vision and strategy, and his PRFAQ framework, a method used at Amazon to align teams, validate ideas, and drive…

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Toyota Connected: How the Ideas of the Agile Product Operating Model Shape Portfolio Management Strategy 42:52

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How does Toyota apply Agile Product Operating Model (APOM) principles to portfolio management? In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, Dave West and PST Lucas Smith, Director of Agile Program & Services, Toyota Connected, explore how Toyota Connected structures its funding models, defines product life cycles, and manages dependencies in…

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From Door Knocking to Six Figures: Mastering the SDR Role with Norman 39:26

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In this episode of The Agile Coach Podcast, we sit down with Norman Rodriguez, a seasoned sales leader who shares his inspiring journey from political campaigns and B2C sales to thriving as an SDR (Sales Development Representative) at Google and eventually founding his own company. Norman breaks down the nuances of the SDR role, offering practical …

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Agile Product Operating Model (APOM) and SAFe - Do They Relate? 40:45

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In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, host Dave West and Yuval Yeret, Professional Scrum Trainer and SAFe Fellow explore how the Agile Product Operating Model (APOM) can enhance the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). They discuss the shift from a rigid "feature factory" approach to a dynamic "lab" environment that fosters experimentation …

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From Coaching Courts to Agile Leadership with Darian Riley 53:00

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In this episode of The Agile Coach Podcast, we sit down with Darian Riley, a former Division I basketball coach turned agile leader, who shares his inspiring journey from the sports world to guiding teams in major organizations. Darian opens up about how his coaching background naturally translated into agile leadership, emphasizing servant leaders…

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

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In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, Dave West and PST Andy Brandt explore the state of Agile transformations and the shift toward the Agile Product Operating Model (APOM) as featured in their recently written whitepaper. While Agile has been widely adopted, challenges like misalignment between business strategy and technical executi…

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Agile in the Middle East - Trends, Innovation and More with PST Jay Rahman 36:30

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In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, Dave West is joined by Professional Scrum Trainer Jay Rahman to explore the evolving landscape of agility in the Middle East. They discuss how rapid digital transformation is driving the need for agility, not just in startups but also in established enterprises. Jay highlights the critical role of…

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Shifting to a Product-Based Operating Model with APOM - The Accenture Way 33:15

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In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, Dave West chats with Accenture’s Professional Scrum Trainer Dimitris Dimitrelos about how companies and organizations introduce the Agile Product Operating Model (APOM). They explore the shift from project-based to product-based approaches, how APOM integrates business and product development, and…

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Ask a Professional Scrum Trainer - Agile Leadership with Mary Iqbal 58:29

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In this Ask a PST session, Professional Scrum Trainer Mary Iqbal answers questions around the principles of Agile Leadership, offering actionable insights for fostering collaboration, enabling self-managing teams, and driving organizational success in a fast-paced, complex world.By Scrum.org

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Q & A on Product Portfolio Management Part 2: Evolving Portfolio Management for Product Success 53:07

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In part two of this portfolio management Q&A, Dave West, Yuval Yeret, and Darrell Fernandes tackle the complexities of funding products vs. teams, especially in nonprofits. They explore shifting from work-based to product-based funding, managing technical debt vs. product roadmap progress, and aligning business and technology goals. The discussion …

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Q & A About Product Portfolio Management - Part 1 44:42

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In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, Dave is joined by Yuval Yeret and Darrell Fernandes to answer key questions on Agile product portfolio management from a recent webinar. They explore how to visualize work, reduce work in progress, and prioritize investments using cost of delay. The conversation highlights the importance of quarte…

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Ask a PST - Product Backlog Management with Stas Pavlov and Simon Flossmann 1:00:56

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In this Ask a Professional Scrum Trainer episode, Patricia Kong moderates a discussion with Simon Flossmann and Stas Pavlov tackling listener questions on the challenges of Product Backlog Management. They explore techniques for prioritization, balancing technical debt, and improving transparency with stakeholders. From leveraging the Kano model an…