In today’s episode, Maria Chec unpacks the identity crisis Agile faces in 2024, why roles like Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches are under fire, and how teams can move beyond rigid frameworks to drive real collaboration and value.

This is a must-listen for PMs who want to master evolving Agile practices, tailor frameworks like SAFe to their needs, and unlock tools like Kanban and user story mapping to streamline workflows and foster high-performing teams.

In today's episode, we cover:

Why Agile Thrives in Europe More Than the U.S. — 00:00:27

Agile’s Role in Digital Transformation Companies — 00:07:00

Rewriting the Playbook for Transformation — 00:09:38

The Blurred Lines Between Product Operations and Producers — 00:20:56

Why PMs Are Pushing Back Against Agile Roles — 00:23:47

The Future of Product Teams: Agile, Evolved — 00:32:55

Agile Compensation: What’s the Value? — 00:40:20

The Rise and Fall of the Agile Brand — 00:47:43

The Shift to PMs and Engineering Leaders — 00:50:52

SAFe: Friend or Foe? — 1:02:20

User Story Mapping: The Unsung Hero of Collaboration — 1:07:05

Agile vs. Scrum: What’s the Difference? — 1:12:33

The Key Ingredients of Scrum — 1:20:26

Sprint Planning in a Meeting-Averse World — 1:26:22

Principles Over Processes: Agile’s Next Step — 1:32:01

Kanban: The Flexible Framework You’re Overlooking — 1:35:30

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The Scrum and Agile Identity Crisis with Maria Chec, Host of Agile State of Mind

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