Best Scrum Guide Podcasts (2025)

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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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Join A Team to Learn a Lot or Little Audio Podcast #5amMesterScrum Show 1285 14:20

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Join A Team to Learn a Lot or Little? Depending on what you are looking for in a position or a new team or even an existing team. My tendency to find a team I can learn a lot vs. a little. A good scrum team allows their teammates to dabble in a little bit of everything as it is a win-win option. Early in my career I had the option to join large com…

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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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A Team is Not One Person Audio Podcast #5amMesterScrum Show 1284 9:42

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You would be amazed at how many companies think one person is a team. they form these "teams" for projects and have one person work it. Let explore why scrum or most things don't work when they are a team of one. Wednesday is our We Team HR Wednesday program here on the #5amMesterScrum show 1284. Audio Podcast version.…

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Invest in Yourself Audio Podcast #5amMesterscrum Show 1283 13:27

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Investing in yourself is something I have been thinking about more as I provide for after school stuff for the kids and really try to convince my wife to take some classes in her field. Plus I'm renewing a bunch of my certifications lately and it is not cheap when You have as many as I do. You would be amazed at how many people have not taken a pro…

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No One Likes to Retrospect Audio Podcast #5amMesterScrum Show 1282 14:49

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No One Likes to Retrospect...Why? and let me offer this thought.. Is it because: they are not entertaining? nothing gets improved? we already meet enough? We are perfect the way we are? I would like to add No one Likes to Change or realize they could improve, even a little bit. There is real resistance to improvement. On today's program 4R Thursday…

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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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Career or Business Next Level Mindset Audio Podcast #5amMesterScrum Show 1281 14:46

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What is your Career or Business Next Level Mindset? I was chatting with a connection the other day and they were in the same position for the past 3 years. It made me realize how many people or businesses have not shifted into a Next Level Mindset. To be honest many people and businesses are already there, but lack the challenge to take that step o…

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Fun ChatGPT Idea Creation y cookie Audio Podcast #5amMesterScrum Show 1280 17:12

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I had a blank mind on fun topic so I decided let's just ask chatgpt. So we are doing it live and uncut. Plus we have a fortune cookie for Fortune Cookie Friday. Today is a Fun Friday on the #5amMesterScrum show 1280 This is the audio podcast version of the video on youtube, facebook and LinkdedInBy g5amMesterScrum

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Grease the Talk from Retros Audio Podcast #5amMesterScrum Show 1279 11:28

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So a Team I coached held a retrospective which I facilitated and I went around post retro and greased the action plan with other managers, so people were not caught of guard. I greased the future actions so they might go over smoother. Now this scenario does not happen all the time but does every so often especially when the retrospective actions i…

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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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Stand Together When in the Office Audio Podcast #5amMesterScrum Show 1278 10:59

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I wanted to celebrate getting together anytime the team is in the office as a part of a hybrid work environment. Today for one of my team I coach they were altogether in a room for their daily scrum or standup. It was a great sight to be seen as I think it may have been a first. Remote is ok but when teams are on-site they should really meet togeth…

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Hire Someone to Guide You Audio Podcast #5amMesterScrum Show 1277 13:35

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Late evening or afternoon show talking about Getting to the Next Level and I wanted to expand on the post we made today about the two turtles with the bigger one the coach and the smaller one the coachee. There are lots of ways to look at this. I'm going to gove two: one being knowledge shared and two patience sometimes pays off and don't in such a…

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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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How a Team Works Affects Sprint length Audio Podcast #5amMesterScrum show 1276 11:08

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I just realized a subtle characteristic for sprint time box length. If teams are working to 3 week or longer time boxes that is a good indication of teams working as individuals vs. as a group on a problem that needs to be solved. There are cases in where maybe there could be lots of testing that would require the longer period yes. However.. I rea…

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Triple Planning Post Holiday Audio Podcast #5amMesterScrum Show 1275 14:51

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Welcome Back post Labor Day Holiday and for me it is triple planning day for My 3rd Sprint in Q3, 1st Week in Sprint 3 and of course today. This is what I do to get to the next level. When i don't do it, I do fall behind. On today's Getting to the Next Level program for the #5amMesterScrum show 1275.…

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Package Opening and Holiday Fun Share #5amMesterScrum show 1274 Podcast 13:51

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Welcome to our Podcast version of our Live video show and today Fun Friday we have an idea for a book share before a holiday weekend. So we are doing a pack opening of Alex Hormozi's new book. Plus I found the fortune cookies, so we are also doing Fortune Cookie Friday as well here on the the #5amMesterScrum show episode 1274…

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Mixing Reviews - Retros into Planning #5amMesterScrum Show 1273 10:05

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Mixing pieces from Sprint Reviews and Retros into discussion at the Sprint Planning session. Something all Scrum Masters or agile coaches should do.. Make them think a little bit more before blasting off from Sprint Planning. Our #5amMesterScrum show 1273 as a part of our 4R Thursday - Roles, Reviews, Retros and Requirements programing…

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Watch Out For Old Data Metrics #5amMesterScrum Show 1272 14:14

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Watch out for social media as well as Metrics and Ranking published before your use them for your own decisions. The other day I was at a meeting and the leader share a Ranking for the city of Philadelphia and we were at the bottom. So I was curious as to what the measure was. I googled the ranking info and its AI brought the study right to the top…

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Retro 4x per Day for Yourself #5amMesterScrum Show 1271 15:02

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Get better 4x as fast with 4 retros per day. I was listening to Ed Mylett and he was talking about his shorter days o he actually does 2 days in one. Morning and afternoon? Well I kind of do the same but with some twists. He talks about a sort of retrospective at the end of his shorter days. Well I break my days into 4 parts 1) Morning (pre kid lea…

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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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Bad Apples on a Team - What to do? #HR #5amMesterScrum Show 1270 14:56

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Bad Apples (team members/employees) on the team what do we do fire them? Let's talk some options as leaders. #5amMesterScrum show 1270 on our Team and HR Wednesday topic areaBy g5amMesterScrum

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Be a Customer - Getting to Next Level #5amMesterScrum show 1269 14:50

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Go Under Cover and be a Customer, is my challenge to you on Getting to the Next Level for Tuesday programming on the #5amMesterScrum show 1269. Just returned from a local chamber meeting and they brought up the local mass transit and our funding issue. Oh was that a can of worms. Need ideas for your business than just go be a customer and you will …

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Sports Team Fun Friday #5amMesterScrum Show 1268 10:46

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Whether you are a tech team or a little restaurant or coffee shop or mom and pop business. Doing a sports or hobby t-shirt day is always fun. It helps the team get to know each other a bit and even entertains people the come into the store. Bonus for a coffee or local joint, spread the fun by offering a 5% off if people wear a their favorite sports…

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Sprint Reviews go for 80 20 rule #5amMesterScrum show 1267 9:42

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When teams start off or have not done a Sprint Review in a long time, use the 80 /20 rule and conduct an internal team review a few times. This will help the teams feel comfortable and we don't need the entire company at the 1st Sprint Review. It is overkill. The Sprint Guide is about the Best level and even professional ball players take a few pra…

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HR Treat the Team at least 1 per quarter #5amMesterScrum show 1266 11:35

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Getting a good team that likes to work with each other and be productive together has such a high ROI and is something that HR organizations should bring tools to help support. A tool is quarterly fun events in the office with pay. A sort of Team Day. I'll chare some benefits. on our #5amMesterScrum show 1266. Please reach out if you need help with…

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We get Coaching for Kids but Not Us #5amMesterScrum Show 1265 13:21

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Why do we get Coaching for our kids but not Ourselves. However we still want to get to the next level in our careers, business and life. Today's 8/12/2025 5amMesterScrum Show 1265 is a part of our Tuesday programming on Getting to the Next Level. Please reach out if you have coaching questions. A simple chat works fine as well.…

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Sunrise Metric on Metric Monday #5amMesterScrum Show 1264 12:29

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Too many companies and people worry about the past let's look at a simple example to make you think are you worried too much about the past? Sunrise vs. Sunset. Past and Future Time Metric here on Metric Monday #5amMesterScrum for Show 1264.By g5amMesterScrum

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Fun Friday Whiff Ball #5amMesterScrum show 1263 12:12

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Happy Fun Friday here on our #5amMesterScrum Show 1263. Let's play some whiff ball. Let's get outside for a change of pace. Get outside and have some simple fun.By g5amMesterScrum

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Who Really Sets Up the Sprint Planning #5amMesterScrum Show 1262 15:15

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So yesterday I got a really good question from a team member post Sprint Planning. I thought the team organizes what goes into the sprint plan. The team member was partially correct. So lets dive into this on our 4R Thursday Roles, Requirements, Reviews and Retros. Here on our #5amMesterScrum show number 1262.…

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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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Get to the Next Level New Tuesday Topics Show 1261 13:43

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#5amMesterScrum show 1261 Get to the Next Level New Tuesday Topics I'm going to be changing the Tuesday programming from 2 for Tuesday or 10x to more of a Get To the Next Level in your Agile or Scrum Career. Soon I will also announce a new spin off as well that relates to general Career Growth and Business Growth on a separate channel. Related to t…

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Document past vs, measure future Show 1260 #5amMesterScrum 9:46

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Documenting the past vs, measuring the future Show 1260 #5amMesterScrum. The time value trap of looking into the past .By g5amMesterScrum

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Show1259 Happy Friday What is your Yacht Name? 12:22

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Restarting the Show programming with show 1259 on this Friday What is your Yacht Name? Retro activity I'm trying a new microphone and just getting rust off. I hope you get to try it. Let me know your Yacht name!By g5amMesterScrum

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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 …