Eric Reighard will be speaking at Scrum Day Madison 2026

Scrum Day Madison is pleased to announce Eric Reighard as a featured speaker for this year’s event, taking place on October 15, 2026, under the theme “Agility in the Age of AI.”

Eric Reighard, Agile Coach and Senior Scrum Master at Sheetz, brings a unique blend of real-world Agile transformation experience, instructional design expertise, and a deeply human approach to leadership. With a career spanning software development, organizational learning, and enterprise coaching, Eric has built a reputation for helping teams not only deliver value consistently, but also grow stronger, more collaborative, and more resilient in the face of change.

At Scrum Day Madison, Eric will present his session:

Soft Skills Are Your Superpower

In an era where AI is rapidly reshaping how work gets done, Eric challenges a growing misconception—that efficiency equals effectiveness. His talk explores the uncomfortable truth: AI can make Scrum Masters faster at the wrong things.

From auto-generating user stories to summarizing retrospectives, AI tools can create the illusion of productivity while stripping away the human connection that makes Agile truly work. Eric confronts this head-on, asking a critical question many professionals are quietly wrestling with:

“Is AI coming for my job?”

Rather than avoiding the fear, Eric reframes it.

Yes—AI can handle administrative tasks like updating tickets, tracking status, and generating summaries. But what it cannot do is what truly defines great Scrum Masters and Agile leaders:

• Build trust over time with teams and stakeholders

• Read the emotional dynamics in a room

• Navigate organizational politics with nuance

• Turn technical concerns into strategic conversations

• Help teams move from blame to ownership

These are not “soft” skills—they are core, irreplaceable capabilities.

Eric’s session offers a powerful perspective: AI should not replace Agile professionals—it should free them. By leveraging AI for routine work, Scrum Masters can reclaim time and energy to focus on coaching, leadership, and organizational impact.

A Voice Grounded in Practice

Eric’s experience includes guiding Agile adoption at organizations like Problem Solutions and Mosaic Learning, where he coached leaders, improved workflows, and aligned delivery with business outcomes. His foundation in education and instructional design gives him a rare ability to translate complex Agile concepts into practical, actionable insights.

He is also an active thought leader, frequently writing and speaking about Agile transformation, client collaboration, and the evolving role of Scrum Masters in an AI-enabled workplace.

Join Us

Scrum Day Madison 2026 promises to be a must-attend event for Agile practitioners navigating the intersection of technology and humanity. Eric Reighard’s session is a standout opportunity to rethink the role of Scrum Masters and rediscover the value that only people can bring.

📅 Date: October 15, 2026

📍 Event: Scrum Day Madison

🎯 Theme: Agility in the Age of AI

Don’t miss the chance to hear from Eric and explore how to turn your “soft skills” into your greatest professional advantage.