Session Title

Creating an Environment in Which Scrum Can Thrive

Abstract

Virtually every Scrum implementation is challenged in some way. Scrum Masters generally try to solve these challenges on the team level, which is commendable but rarely effective. There are deep systemic factors within organizations that impede the success of Scrum teams. These impediments are very difficult to solve but making progress on them can unleash a tremendous amount of potential. This helps us create an environment in which Scrum can actually deliver on all its promises.

Bio

Johannes Schartau is a consultant, international speaker and co-author of the "Zombie Scrum Survival Guide". His interests in ethnology, psychology, technology, integral thinking, complexity science and stand up comedy finally coalesced when he was introduced to Scrum in 2010. Since then he has dedicated himself to exploring organizations from all possible angles together with their members. His mission is to bring life and meaning back to the workplace by spreading healthy Agile and Liberating Structures around the world. Aside from his work he is passionate about cast iron (both in the gym and the kitchen), Mixed Martial Arts and humor.