Cort Sharp

Cort Sharp, an experienced Agile coach, trainer, and Scrum Master, discusses hiring for Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Developers. He explores traits to look for beyond certifications. The conversation covers interview techniques, role-fit pitfalls, using teams in hiring, and which skills are teachable versus innate.

Cort Sharp, Scrum Master and Agile coach, dives into the friction between AI-assisted development and slow product decision-making. He and Brian Milner discuss how AI accelerates coding but creates bottlenecks in product management. They explore the issue of unused features and the 'good enough' value curve, emphasizing the critical role of product owners. The conversation also touches on the balance of sprint lengths, feedback loops, and how AI can enhance team dynamics instead of reducing headcount.

Cort Sharp, Agile community manager and Scrum Master, shares insights gathered from teams struggling with an evolving understanding of Scrum. He and Brian Milner tackle overloaded calendars, emphasizing the need to streamline meetings for better productivity. They discuss misconceptions around velocity, underscoring that it's about size, not speed. Cort clarifies roles in Scrum, explaining the distinctions between product owners and managers. The duo highlights the importance of collaboration and trust-building within teams to enhance performance and psychological safety.