Scrum Swarm

Kirill Maksimkin
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Unlock Agile mastery with my podcast on Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming, Management 3.0, and Design Thinking tricks. Navigate modern corporate management and discover Swarming—an Agile technique for team collaboration. Overcome obstacles and achieve true agility with insights on Product Ownership, Agile Management, and Leadership. Join me on this journey to thrive, create value, and transform your approach to product development. Subscribe now and start your path to success!

Episodes

  1. 01/12/2025

    S2E1 - Effective Ways to Build Silos and Ruin Trust in Agile.

    In this witty and insightful episode, we dive into the counterproductive strategies that destroy collaboration, trust, and learning in Agile environments—so you can avoid them at all costs! From rigid RACI matrices to silencing employee initiatives and keeping teams isolated from customers, we break down the top 5 antipatterns that lead to beautifully dysfunctional organizations. But wait—this isn’t a how-to guide for failure. With a healthy dose of sarcasm, we explore the pitfalls and shine a light on fostering transparency, autonomy, and meaningful collaboration. Don’t miss this thought-provoking episode packed with humor, actionable takeaways, and a vision for thriving Agile teams. Subscribe now, share your thoughts, and join the journey to combat toxic practices!

    4 min

  2. 08/11/2024

    S1E5 - Sky is your limit

    Today, I want to share something that has significantly helped me in my work. Scrum events, roles, and Sprints, and many other techniques from other frameworks are powerful limitations that can boost productivity. However, certain constraints can be considered blockers and can hold you back from reaching your full potential. In this episode, we’ll discuss the difference and its importance of identifying and overcoming these obstacles to maximize your effectiveness.

    11 min

  3. 07/27/2024

    S1E4 - Too Many Priorities (Help!)

    Excited to share the 4th episode of my podcast, diving into new management techniques inspired by Scrum. In this episode, I discuss 5 key lessons learned from my team on maintaining focus and protecting priorities in an agile environment. Discover strategies to help your team stand up for their ways of working in a world of ambiguity.

    11 min

  4. 06/22/2024

    S1E3 - No need to prioritize

    In this podcast episode, I delve into the importance of prioritization in the workplace, highlighting its crucial role in enhancing productivity and achieving goals. I discuss the common challenges individuals face in corporate environments and that it's not related just to Agile, such as managing opinions, balancing competing demands, and ensuring effective communication.

    12 min

  5. 06/16/2024

    S1E2 - Back to the plan

    In this episode, I explain why I'm returning to the podcast after a year away and introduce a new format. Even with these changes, the focus on Agile will stay the same. Join me as we continue our journey in the world of Agile.

    10 min

  6. 07/02/2023

    S1E1 - Why is Agile so popular?

    In this episode I'm going to share with you my thoughts on why Agile in general and Scrum particularly are so popular. That's my first episode and I'm talking about so many topics - Scrum events, Scrum Accountabilities, Agile Transformation and many others - just to start the season up. It helps you to understand a bit who I am in the Agile world and what my overview is. It's my first try to bring to the Agile Community my perception of current problems and challenges. Follow me and share the episode! I'm always glad for your feedback.

    15 min
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Unlock Agile mastery with my podcast on Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming, Management 3.0, and Design Thinking tricks. Navigate modern corporate management and discover Swarming—an Agile technique for team collaboration. Overcome obstacles and achieve true agility with insights on Product Ownership, Agile Management, and Leadership. Join me on this journey to thrive, create value, and transform your approach to product development. Subscribe now and start your path to success!

Information

  • Creator
    Kirill Maksimkin
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kirill Maksimkin
  • Show Website
    Scrum Swarm