Agile Mentors Podcast from Mountain Goat Software

Agile Mentors Podcast from Mountain Goat Software

Author: Mountain Goat Software Language: English Episodes: 100
Hosted by Mountain Goat Software, the Agile Mentors Podcast is a conversation for anyone involved in or curious about agile practices. It’s a space where the philosophy meets the practical, moving beyond theory to tackle the real-world challenges teams face every day. You’ll hear discussions that dig into the nuances of Scrum, Kanban, and other frameworks, exploring how they adapt to different environments and scale. The dialogue often focuses on the human side of change-how to foster better collaboration, navigate organizational hurdles, and cultivate a genuinely agile mindset rather than just going through the motions. This podcast serves as a resource for continuous learning, whether you're troubleshooting a specific sprint issue or looking for fresh perspectives to reinvigorate your approach. Each episode aims to provide actionable insights and thoughtful reflection, making the complex landscape of modern software development feel more accessible and manageable. Tune in for honest talk from experienced practitioners who understand that agility is a journey, not a destination.
Episodes
#149: How Agile Action Drives Strategy with Boris Gloger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:30
What does it really mean to have a bias toward action and how do you build that into your culture without skipping strategy? Boris Gloger joins Brian Milner for a deep dive on experimentation, leadership, and the differe…
#147: The Power of Quiet Influence with Casey Sinnema [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:23
How do you lead change when you’re not the boss? Casey Sinnema shares what it takes to build trust, influence outcomes, and make Monday feel a little less dreadful. Overview What happens when you give a self-proclaimed u…
#146: Agile Leadership That Actually Works with Brendan Wovchko [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:29
What does it look like to lead a 300-person software org inside a 1,000-person company—and still stay focused on people first? Brendan Wovchko shares what he's learned about leadership, agility, and building a culture th…
#144: How Modern Agile Teams Predict the Unpredictable with Lance Dacy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:08
Real Agile forecasting runs on math, not magic. Brian and Lance dive into Monte Carlo methods, DORA metrics, and how AI is shifting the future of project management. All with a human-first approach that builds better tea…
#143: What Still Makes Teams Work (and Win) with Jim York [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:32
What does soccer, soda, and software have in common? According to Jim York—everything. In this episode, he and Brian Milner break down what great teamwork really means, why shared goals matter more than job titles, and h…
#142: Communication Patterns Keeping Your Team Stuck with Marsha Acker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:33
If your team keeps revisiting the same issues over and over again, Groundhog Day-style, this episode is for you. Leadership coach Marsha Acker shares why it happens, how to recognize hidden conversational patterns, and w…
#141: Cooking Up a Killer Retrospective with Brian Milner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:20
Tired of “What went well?” and “What didn’t”? Brian Milner is here to help you cook up retrospectives that actually get your team thinking, collaborating, and improving. From creative themes to actionable frameworks, thi…