PST Ryan Ripley steps in as guest host in this Professional Scrum Trainer Spotlight episode featuring PST Becky Savill. Becky Savill's journey to becoming a Scrum Master began nearly 10 years ago when, after six months of programming, her boss suggested she might be better suited to the role, despite her lack of prior knowledge about Scrum. Her boss recogn ... Show More
Oct 22
Managing AI: Accountability, Governance, and the Skills We Never Learned
Is AI just another tool, or something that requires you to manage it? In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, Dave West talks with Darrell Fernandes about his paper, “The Hidden Management Gap in AI Adoption.”Darrell explains why AI sits in a gray area: more than a co ... Show More
38m 3s
Sep 24
Agentic Product Development: Governance at the Speed of AI
Matthew Hodgson, founder of Zen X Machina, joins Dave West to unpack the Raptors project, an experiment that started by accident during digital transformation work and grew into a working model for agentic teams. Hodgson explains how he built a cross-functional AI team, complete ... Show More
41m 50s
May 2024
Souleymane Thiongane's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips
Welcome to a new enlightening episode of "Becoming a Scrum Master"! In this episode, we're excited to feature Souleymane Thiongane, a remarkable figure in the Scrum community, as he joins host Ryan Ripley for an engaging conversation about his journey with Scrum. From his initial ... Show More
13m 12s
May 2024
Esther Derby's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips
Welcome to another exciting episode of "Becoming a Scrum Master"! In this episode, host Ryan Ripley is joined by the renowned Esther Derby, a pivotal figure in the agile community and author of "Seven Rules for Positive, Productive Change" and the upcoming second edition of "Agil ... Show More
21m 45s
Jan 2024
Laurens Bonnema's Journey to Scrum Mastery | Expert Insights & Tips
🔥 Welcome to our latest episode of "Becoming a Scrum Master"! In this must-watch video, we sit down with the incredible Laurens Bonnema, a seasoned professional scrum trainer and former scrum master, to dive deep into his inspiring journey in the scrum world.
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17m 22s
Apr 2024
Episode 405: Scaled agile pain and top-heavy team
In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: One and a half year ago, I joined my current team as a tech lead, in an organisation that uses ‘Scaled Agile’. This was my first time joining an organisation that employed dedicated Scrum masters. In previous organisations ... Show More
34m 24s
Oct 2025
From Coping to Capacity w/ RaQuel Hopkins
This week, Scott speaks with RaQuel Hopkins, a certified coach with a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. RaQuel shares her personal and professional journey—from mastering the art of coping to discovering the transformative power of growth. Together, they explo ... Show More
54m 3s