September 2025 - Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast
The Great Product Owner: The Strategic Problem Solver| Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast
The Great Product Owner: The Strategic Problem Solver| Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast
Bernie shares a powerful story about learning what psychological safety truly means through both success and failure. Working in a high-pressure division with tight timelines and margins, Bernie discovered the transformative power of the mantra “always make a new mistake.” When he made a significant error and was met with understanding rather than punishment, he … Continue reading Bernie Maloney: The Power of Psychological Safety in Agile Teams| Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast
The Great Product Owner: Building Trust Through Transparency and Purpose Irene emphasizes that exceptional Product Owners excel at building trust with their teams by consistently sharing the “why” behind decisions and features. They trust their teams completely and ensure that team members understand the purpose and reasoning behind every request. This transparency creates a foundation … Continue reading Irene Castagnotto: Building Bridges—How Great Product Owners Create Team Alignment| Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast
In this BONUS episode, we dive deep into the paradox of modern corporate innovation with Elliott Parker, CEO of Alloy Partners. Elliott shares his insights on why well-managed organizations often struggle with innovation, the critical difference between execution and learning challenges, and how venture studios can bridge the gap between corporate resources and startup agility.| Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast
Florian describes a payment system development team where an experienced tech lead unknowingly created a dangerous dependency. This senior developer, while well-intentioned, became the single point of knowledge and decision-making for the entire team. Other developers began copying his behavior, creating a culture where team members were afraid to ask questions for fear of appearing … Continue reading Florian Georgescu: When Knowledge Hoarding Destroys Team Dynamics| Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast
