Strength Training for RHEL Lightspeed - Building Agility One Rep at a Time

Learn how to successfully transition a development team from Kanban to Scrum methodology through a strength training metaphor in this 32-minute conference talk from DevConf.CZ 2025. Discover practical strategies for overcoming team skepticism and resistance when implementing Scrum practices, focusing on building solid Agile foundations rather than rushing into complex frameworks. Explore real-world experiences from the RHEL Lightspeed team transformation, including how to establish trust, implement gradual changes, and celebrate incremental progress. Understand the importance of focusing on fundamentals over speed, adapting practices based on team feedback, and treating Agile adoption as a progressive training program that builds team strength over time. Gain insights into turning perceived overhead into competitive advantages through consistent application of Scrum principles and mindset shifts that support long-term team development.