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Agile Mentors Podcast from Mountain Goat Software

Mountain Goat Software

Mountain Goat Software"s Agile Mentors Podcast is for agilists of all levels. Whether you’re new to agile and Scrum or have years of experience, listen in to find answers to your questions and new ways to succeed with agile.

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#178: How AI Is Actually Changing Software Teams with...

Agile Mentors Podcast from Mountain Goat Software ·

2026/04/07

AI isn’t just speeding up coding. It’s starting to change how teams work, what they build, and even who needs to be involved. In this episode, Brian and Hunter separate real impact from hype and explore what’s already shifting inside teams.Overview AI tools are improving fast, but what does that actually mean for teams doing the work? In this episode, Brian Milner sits down with Hunter Hillegas, CTO of Mountain Goat Software, to explore how AI is being used today inside real software teams. They

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#177: The 5 Habits of High Learning Teams with Lance...

Agile Mentors Podcast from Mountain Goat Software ·

2026/03/25

Most teams say they want to improve. Few actually build the habits that make it happen. In this episode, Brian and Lance break down what separates teams that learn from teams that stall—and what leaders do that quietly gets in the way.Overview What does it really take to become a learning team? In this episode, Brian Milner and Lance Dacy walk through five habits that show up in teams that continuously improve—and the leadership behaviors that either support or shut them down. From psychological

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#176: Why Most Product Organizations Struggle with...

Agile Mentors Podcast from Mountain Goat Software ·

2026/03/10

Many product teams are busy, but not necessarily effective. Brian Milner talks with product consultant Jason Knight about why so many organizations struggle with prioritization, customer insight, and measuring success—and what it takes to build a product organization that actually delivers value.Overview What does it really mean to transform a product organization? Brian Milner sits down with product consultant and One Knight in Product host Jason Knight to explore the gap between how product

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27:32

#175: When AI Makes Agile Teams Worse with Hunter...

Agile Mentors Podcast from Mountain Goat Software ·

2026/02/25

AI can make teams faster. But it can also quietly make them worse. In this episode, Brian Milner and Hunter Hillegas dig into the risks no one wants to talk about—from eroding developer judgment to weakening team communication—and what healthy teams should do about it.Overview AI tools are powerful. They can generate code, draft tests, and accelerate delivery in ways that felt impossible just a few years ago. But speed is not the same as effectiveness. In this episode, Brian sits down with

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#174: Why Estimating Still Matters with Mike Cohn

Agile Mentors Podcast from Mountain Goat Software ·

2026/02/11

Estimating can bring out strong reactions, and for good reason. Mike Cohn and Brian Milner unpack why it gets misused, what “estimate responsibly” really means, and how to use planning to make better decisions without turning numbers into weapons. Overview In this episode, Brian sits down with Mike Cohn to talk about estimating and planning in a way that teams can actually live with. They explore why estimates became such a hot button topic, what the “no estimates” movement is reacting to, and

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#173: Hiring for Agile Roles That Actually Work with...

Agile Mentors Podcast from Mountain Goat Software ·

2026/01/28

Hiring for Scrum roles is harder than it looks. Making the wrong call can derail an Agile transformation before it even starts. In this episode, Brian and Cort unpack what to actually look for in Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Developers—beyond the job title and shiny certifications.

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#172: The Five Pillars of Agile Transformation with...

Agile Mentors Podcast from Mountain Goat Software ·

2026/01/14

Most agile transformations start with energy, and then stall out when things get complex. In this episode, Mike Cohn returns with a practical framework to help teams and leaders spot what’s missing, build lasting momentum, and navigate change with more clarity and intention.

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34:02

#171: Why Agile Teams Succeed—or Don’t with Colin Fisher

Agile Mentors Podcast from Mountain Goat Software ·

2025/12/17

Most teams aren’t broken because of individual incompetence. They’re struggling because the group itself isn’t set up to thrive. In this episode, author and researcher Colin Fisher joins Brian to reframe how we think about team performance, conflict, and psychological safety through the lens of real science, real practice, and a little jazz.

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#170: Leadership Lessons from the Marine Corps with...

Agile Mentors Podcast from Mountain Goat Software ·

2025/12/10

What can Agile leaders learn from the Marines? In this episode, Tanner Wortham joins Brian to share how principles of military leadership—like building authority into the trenches, experimenting under pressure, and prioritizing shared mission over ego—map surprisingly well to modern Agile teams.

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#169: Building Practical AI for Agile Teams with...

Agile Mentors Podcast from Mountain Goat Software ·

2025/12/03

It’s not just about cool tools. Hunter Hillegas (CTO at Mountain Goat Software) joins Brian to unpack what it’s really like to build with AI—from hallucinations and context management to dev workflows, testing strategies, and where the humans still matter most.

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#168: Gratitude, Growth, and the Power to Evolve with...

Agile Mentors Podcast from Mountain Goat Software ·

2025/11/26

It’s not a full episode this week—but it might be the one your heart needs. Brian Milner shares what he’s truly grateful for this year (spoiler: it’s not a new tool or framework), reflects on the human side of agility, and invites you to join him in a quick pause before the final sprint of 2025.

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#167: Running Better Remote Meetings with Evan Unger

Agile Mentors Podcast from Mountain Goat Software ·

2025/11/19

Consultant and collaboration expert Evan Unger joins Brian to share practical tactics for leading more engaging, effective meetings that actually get results (and don’t drain everyone’s will to live).

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#166: AI Isn’t Coming for Your Job, But It Is Joining...

Agile Mentors Podcast from Mountain Goat Software ·

2025/11/12

AI is already changing how we work—and how we work together. In this episode, Dr. Michael Housman joins Brian Milner to explore how AI is reshaping team collaboration, decision-making, and the very structure of Agile teams.

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#165: Can Your Product Process Keep Up With AI with...

Agile Mentors Podcast from Mountain Goat Software ·

2025/11/05

If AI is speeding up how fast we can ship, what’s slowing teams down now? Brian and returning guest Cort Sharp dig into the emerging friction between AI-assisted development and the still-slow art of product decision-making.

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#164: Why Innovation Efforts Fall Flat with Tendayi Viki

Agile Mentors Podcast from Mountain Goat Software ·

2025/10/29

Tendayi Viki joins Brian to unpack the difference between doing innovation and delivering value, with practical takeaways for product folks, innovation teams, and anyone who wants to stop spinning their wheels.

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#163: Should We Go Back to the Office? It Depends....

Agile Mentors Podcast from Mountain Goat Software ·

2025/10/22

Five years post-COVID, are we any closer to knowing what kind of work environment actually works best? Brian and Lance dig into the real drivers behind return-to-office mandates, remote productivity myths, and why "context beats location" every time.

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#162: Focus, Flow, Cold Coffee, and the ADHD...

Agile Mentors Podcast from Mountain Goat Software ·

2025/10/15

What happens when your brain loves puzzles… but struggles with where to start? Paige Watson shares how ADHD shapes his work as a developer—and how practices like TDD, mob programming, and discovery trees help him stay focused, move forward, and actually enjoy the ride.

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#161: Test-Driven Development in the Age of AI with...

Agile Mentors Podcast from Mountain Goat Software ·

2025/10/08

AI might write your code, but can you trust it to do it well? Clare Sudbery says: not without a safety net. In this episode, she explains how test-driven development is evolving in the age of AI, and why developers need to slow down, not speed up.

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#160: The Real Work of a Scrum Master with Brian...

Agile Mentors Podcast from Mountain Goat Software ·

2025/10/01

What separates a solid Scrum Master from a great one? In this episode, Brian Milner sits down with veteran Scrum Master Brian Campbell to talk about the balance between being empathetic, staying grounded, and knowing when it’s time to move on.

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#159: Is Scrum Really Too Many Meetings? with Lance...

Agile Mentors Podcast from Mountain Goat Software ·

2025/09/24

“Too many meetings” is one of the most common complaints in Scrum teams, but is it really the meetings, or what’s (not) happening in them? In this episode, Brian and Lance Dacy dig into the events of Scrum to uncover what works, what doesn’t, and how to make each one actually add value.

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