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Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenches

Vasco Duarte, Agile Coach, Certified Scrum Master, Certified Product Owner
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Every week day, Certified Scrum Master, Agile Coach and business consultant Vasco Duarte interviews Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches from all over the world to get you actionable advice, new tips and tricks, improve your craft as a Scrum Master with daily doses of inspiring conversations with Scrum Masters from the all over the world. Stay tuned for BONUS episodes when we interview Agile gurus and ... more

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Mukhtar Kadiri
PM career coach with 15+ years in project management, specializes in helping project and program managers land high paid roles
Independent/PM career coaching
Episode: The Invisible Stakeholder Who Almost Derailed His First Big Project | Mukhtar Kadiri
Peter Merel
Agile coach, author, and pioneer in XP/Agile practices
Independent/XP/Agile coaching
Episode: When Telling a Manager "You Don't Have a Role" Backfires — A Lesson in Agile Coaching Humility | Peter Merel
Pete Oliver-Krueger
Co-host of the People track at Global Agile Summit
Global Agile Summit
Episode: BONUS People Track Preview With Pete Oliver-Krueger and Alina Thapliyal At The Global Agile Summit
Alina Thapliyal
Co-host of the People track at Global Agile Summit
Global Agile Summit
Episode: BONUS People Track Preview With Pete Oliver-Krueger and Alina Thapliyal At The Global Agile Summit
Viktor Glinka
Agile coach / Scrum Master
Episode: From Component Teams to Cross-Functional Teams — How to Navigate the Hardest Agile Transformation | Viktor Glinka
Peter Swimm
Founder/CEO at Toilville; former Microsoft Copilot/BotKit lead
Toilville (day job) and PeterSwimm.com
Episode: BONUS From 3,000 Scripts to 3 Tools - Building AI-Last Software With Peter Swimm
Efe Gümüs
Agile coach
Episode: Why Enforcing a Framework on Your Organization Will Never Be a Real Agile Transformation | Efe Gümüs
Philip Su
Software engineer and AI/tech thinker discussed in-depth on the episode
Independent/CEO of Superphonic (as applicable in episode)
Episode: BONUS Why a Distinguished Engineer Stopped Reading Code — Lights-Out Codebases and the End of the IC With Philip Su
Nate Amidon
Founder of Form100 Consulting; former Air Force officer and combat pilot
Form100 Consulting
Episode: When Overconfidence Breaks the Trust You Worked So Hard to Build | Nate Amidon

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Vasco Duarte
Host of Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 400 ratings
  • Change leadership beyond the tools

    Vasco’s conversations and insights transcend the tools that delivery agility to the leadership behaviors and practices the at enable sustainable transformation and operational excellence. Great tips for change leaders no matter your discipline or industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katie Anderson - KBJAnderson
    United States2 months ago
  • Good stuff

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Pedro K
    6 months ago
  • Thank you

    I am a product owner working for a leading bank in singapore. I absolutely love some of the conversations that Vasco has with his guests. Amazing learning !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sutresrtsx
    Singaporea year ago
  • Need more diverse scrum master experiences

    It would be advantageous to have Scrum Masters with experience across various domains, such as banking, pharmacy, and other sectors where software development is prevalent. This diversity would bring a versatile range of working styles and practices to our software development processes, enhancing our overall effectiveness and adaptability as Scrum Masters.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Agile ruby
    United States2 years ago
  • The podcast feels like a company trying to promote itself instead of being an entertaining and educational resource. Although this is in English the host and many of the guests have a thick accent that takes away from the show. I would skip this one, there are many other better casts out there.

    Podcast Addict
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    JohnGalt
    3 years ago

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Many reviews highlight the value for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike, with calls for more diverse guest perspectives.
The show is a practical, bite-sized resource for Scrum Masters and Agile coaches.
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Common praise is for the concise format and the breadth of topics across agile practices.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why Success Means Nothing If the Project Doesn't Move the Business Forward — And How Public Commitments Keep You Honest | Mukhtar Kadiri
Q: Share with us Mukhtar, your favorite retrospective format and why.
Mukhtar explains a preference for a simple structure—what worked, what didn't, and next steps—because it provides a clear map, reduces complexity, and keeps the conversation focused and safe, which in turn leads to more actionable outcomes.
Merging Three Companies Into One Platform — When Founders Can't Let Go and Leaders Won't Decide | Mukhtar Kadiri
Q: What topic do you bring to us this week?
Mukhtar describes a complex M&A effort involving three software companies, focusing on how to consolidate into one platform while navigating political dynamics, leadership ego, and technical integration.
AI Alignment Is the Agile Coach's Next Frontier — Using Throughput Accounting and Pull-Based Transformation to Prove Value | Peter Merel
Q: Peter, how do you communicate and demonstrate value from AI alignment within an organization?
By using a scientific approach: define value in terms of throughput and learning flow, test different organizational structures, and measure actual improvements in value flow and learning flow to prove impact before scaling.
From Desk-Pounding to Harmony — How the Game of Go Transformed a Violent Product Owner, and Why Every Employee Should Think Like an Owner | Peter Merel
Q: Tell me a little bit more about that.
Peter describes how the most challenging PO scenario erupted into a learning moment, detailing how violent behavior can trigger anxiety and panic in others, and how shifting toward collaborative relationships enables faster, more reliable product development.
Leadership as a Service — Why Scrum Masters Should Work Themselves Out of a Job and How Quality Circles Make Learning Flow | Peter Merel
Q: What is your definition of success for Scrum Masters now, and how do we know if we're getting closer to that goal?
The idea is that Scrum Masters should be able to enable self-organization without depending on them; the measure is whether teams and the broader organization can operate effectively with less centralized guidance, demonstrating propagation of leadership through the system.

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The show delivers concise, practical guidance for Scrum Masters and Agile practitioners, drawing on real-world experiences from practitioners around the world. Episodes typically revolve around agile coaching, team dynamics, decision rights, leadership, and practical techniques for running effective retrospectives, planning, and scaling Scrum. Guests span Agile coaches, product owners, and leaders exploring how to apply Scrum and agile thinking in diverse domains, including healthcare, enterprise software, and AI-enabled development. A standout aspect is the emphasis on actionable takeaways, short episode lengths, and a willingness to tackle hard topics like empowerment, decision rights, and business-minded Scrum leadership. This makes it a... more

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