Shape The Scrum Whisperer’s People-First Live AMA Events!

Have you ever wondered why your great idea stalls or a project loses momentum? It’s that frustrating feeling when something isn’t quite clicking and you’re unable to pinpoint why.

Whether you’re trying to launch a personal venture, kickstart an initiative at work, or see a vital project falter, the solutions often aren’t in complex spreadsheets or rigid plans. Often, the crucial answers lie unseen.

At The Scrum Whisperer, these unseen factors usually originate in how you–and others–connect, communicate, and contribute within any endeavor.

When it’s a personal project, at home, or for yourself as part of your job, you are the vital stakeholder. We’re here to uncover those hidden nuggets.

As an Explorer member, the AMA (Ask Me Anything) feature gives you the exclusive ability to shape the conversations to reveal these vital insights. You gain clarity on how to get going, gain traction, and deliver your projects efficiently and consistently.

The Living Blueprint: Self-Organizing Individuals and Collaborative Vision

Imagine a bustling workshop. Different artisans, each with unique skills and tools, are gathered around a shared blueprint. No single supervisor decides every cut and every weld; each contributes to the endeavor.

The artisans themselves huddle, examining the blueprint, debating the way forward, and dividing the tasks based on their expertise and the evolving needs of the creation. The dance is self-organizing and harmonious.

Periodically, the individuals who commissioned the piece–the stakeholders, or you–step into the workshop. There are no formal presentations or lengthy reports.

Instead, you observe the progress firsthand, offer feedback based on the vision, and engage in open dialogue with the artisans, who, in turn, transparently showcase their work, challenges, and their evolving understanding.

This dynamic interplay, built on trust and direct communication, fuels the creation of something remarkable.

The Open Dialogue: Where Collaborative Efforts Meet Stakeholder Vision

At the heart of effective project delivery often lies this very dynamic: individuals operating with transparency, amongst themselves, and in their interactions with stakeholders.

Gone are the days of opaque progress reports and siloed development. Instead, effective collaboration fosters an environment where people openly share their progress, obstacles, and even setbacks directly with those who have a vested interest in the outcome.

This continuous dialogue, fueled by autonomy and the stakeholders’ engaged participation, ensures that the product evolves in alignment with your vision, fostering trust, shared understanding, and ultimately, efficiency.

The Unbreakable Bond: Collective Effort as One

Within the rhythm of successful endeavors, there’s a collective effort that operates as a single, cohesive unit. Individual skills are part of the shared accountability and support for one another that truly unlock exceptional outcomes.

It isn’t a hierarchy; it’s a collective where every voice matters, where collaboration isn’t just encouraged—it’s essential and entrusted, and where the journey towards the shared goal is undertaken together, as one unbreakable bond.

The Heart of Progress: Entrusting Individuals, Together

At its core, success isn’t just about frameworks and processes; it’s about the vibrant individuals who come together, or even just you, to shape the path.

The engine of innovation, the wellspring of creativity, and the confidence behind delivering product value. Recognizing this fundamental reality, The Scrum Whisperer’s Explorer membership places the energy directly in your hands to shape conversations around the essence: the principles that enable collaboration to thrive.

Imagine having a direct line to sage insights, tailored to the challenges and triumphs you experience daily when working on your project or with others. It’s about actively contributing to your collective understanding.

By submitting your burning questions and voting on the topics that resonate most, you directly influence the agenda of our live AMA events. We ensure the discussions delve into the nuances of human dynamics, the art of fostering collaboration, and the strategies for entrusting every individual to bring their innovation.

This Explorer Member feature underscores a simple yet profound thought: that the strength of any endeavor lies in the well-being and effectiveness of its contributors, whether that’s you alone or you as part of a group. By entrusting Explorer members with the reins to Shape the Conversation, we’re not just offering a benefit; we’re fostering a community where shared participation and collective wisdom are paramount.

Your voice, your experiences, and your curiosity become integral to the growth of the entire Scrum Whisperer Membership community, ensuring that the human element–the very heart of efficient progress–remains front and center.

As a paying member of The Scrum Whisperer community, you gain the ability to submit questions and vote on the topics for the periodic “People-First Scrum” Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions. These sessions focus entirely on the human elements of projects, including Scrum, individual dynamics, conflict resolution, and fostering collaboration, trust, and confidence.

While the sessions themselves are open to all to share, your membership ensures we hear your voice and entrusts you with shaping the content of the timeless discussions.

Here’s How Your Exclusive “Shape The Conversation” Works

Member Question Submission Survey: As an Explorer member, watch your inbox for the survey link to submit your most pressing questions related to getting going, your dynamics, collaboration, conflict resolution, assignment, and all things “people-first” in projects, in Scrum. Be clear and concise—let us know what you need to discuss!

Explorer Member Voting Poll: After the questions are in, Explorer members receive a link to the AMA Poll in their inbox. Here, you review the submitted questions and cast your votes for the topics you’d most like to see discussed in the upcoming live AMA event, including your own.

Live “People-First Scrum” AMA Event (Public): Join the live “People-First Scrum” AMA event on the platforms we stream on (and the replay later on embedded on The Scrum Whisperer platform) to hear your top-voted questions discussed! As a participating member who shaped the agenda, you have a direct connection to the conversation. Register with the event link for reminder notifications to ensure you don’t miss out.

On-Demand Replay & Summaries (Public): Whether you attend live or not, recordings of all “People-First Scrum” AMA events are available for replay soon after the live event, on The Scrum Whisperer and the relevant streaming platforms. Each recording also features concise summaries, making it easy to find the insights you need.

Why Is This A Valuable Feature For Explorer Members?

Direct Influence: You actively participate in determining the content of our live AMA events, ensuring the discussions are relevant to your needs and interests.

Prioritized Questions: While the live event is public, the questions you and other Explorer members prioritize take center stage.

Insights: Our engaged community’s collective curiosity assists and guides you in gaining insights into the project and Scrum’s people-centric aspects.

Convenience: Register once per live event and receive timely reminder notifications. Access replays and summaries anytime.

Ready To Make Your Voice Heard And Shape The AMA “People-First Scrum” Discussions?

Upgrade to the Explorer Membership today and start influencing the conversation!

We’re excited to have you play an active role in The Scrum Whisperer community!

Stay Scrummy,Emmanuel van der Meulen.Professional Scrum Master.The Scrum Whisperer.