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No Doubt, Let's Go!
No Doubt, Let's Go! - Launch!
🚀 WE ARE LIVE: The Quest for 101 Accidental Agilists Begins! 🚀As a first-time podcaster with no budget, my mission is simple:build an evergreen library of perspectives proving thateveryone is agile—they just don’t know it yet.Season 1 has officially launched with six foundational interviews!We’ve captured the full 30-minute conversations, but our goal is sharp:extracting the high-impact “3 to 5 good minutes” from each session to create consumable shorts and segments.We’re diving into the real processes people use every day to get stuff done (GS...
2025-11-19
01 min
Bubble Glove
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2025-11-19
00 min
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
Your Brain on Agile: Practical Neuroscience with Alex Korb, PhD
On this episode of The Agile for Agilists Podcast, Drew Podwal and Brad Nelson sit down with Dr. Alex Korb, PhD—neuroscientist, coach, and author of The Upward Spiral—to explore how your brain is wired, and how understanding that wiring can unlock better focus, performance, and well-being.We dive into how autonomy, motivation, and neurotransmitters (like dopamine and serotonin) shape the way we work and lead. Dr. Korb explains why accepting how your brain naturally operates is essential to getting the most out of it—especially in high-stakes, fast-moving environments like Agile teams.Whether you’re...
2025-07-21
1h 15
Scaling w/ Agility Podcast
Episode: Michael Gerharz on Breaking Out of Agile Theater and Communicating Real Value
Ever feel like you’re the “agile person” in the room—brought in to run ceremonies, fix Jira boards, or play Scrum cop, but never actually invited to shape real strategy? You’re not alone. In this episode, Yuval sits down with Michael Gerharz—a computer scientist turned communication coach—to dig into why so many agilists get trapped in process theater, why it’s so tough to voice uncomfortable truths, and how to actually show up as a strategic partner instead of a tactical commodity.About the Guest Michael Gerharz helps leaders worldwide commun...
2025-06-03
28 min
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
An Agile Retrospective: Culture, Control, and Purpose with Todd Hallowell
On this episode of The Agile for Agilists Podcast, Drew Podwal and Brad Nelson are joined once again by Todd Hallowell for a candid conversation about the current state of Agile and what it really means to practice agility in today’s organizations.Together, we unpack the tension between traditional project management approaches and true Agile thinking—exploring the fallacy of control, the evolving role of business analysts, and the often-blurry line between product and project management. We also touch on leadership’s role in shaping Agile culture, how AI is influencing decision-making, and why purpose-driven agility matter...
2025-05-27
59 min
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
Of Bears, Brains, and Building Trust with Mike Bowler
In this episode of The Agile for Agilists Podcast, hosts Drew Podwal and Brad Nelson welcome seasoned Agile coach and trainer Mike Bowler to talk about psychological safety—through the fascinating lens of brain science, leadership, hypnosis, and LEGO.Mike explains why our brains are wired to react to uncertainty like it’s a bear attack—and what leaders can do to create environments that feel safe rather than threatening. We also explore the power of play, including Mike’s training in LEGO Serious Play and how it unlocks new thinking in teams.From primal instinct...
2025-04-22
1h 12
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
How Scientific Thinking Cultivates Agility with Kelly Mallery
On this episode of The Agile for Agilists Podcast, hosts Drew Podwal and Brad Nelson sit down with Operational Excellence Leader and Kata Coach Kelly Mallery—along with her loyal (and squeaky-toy-loving) dog, Osiris—to explore the power of scientific thinking in the business world.Kelly unpacks how practices rooted in Toyota Kata and Lean thinking help teams move beyond checking boxes and instead focus on real learning, experimentation, and adaptive leadership. Whether you’re leading a team, coaching an organization, or trying to drive meaningful change, this conversation gets to the heart of what it takes to bui...
2025-03-31
1h 10
Women in Agile
Agilists: Aspire and Achieve Podcast Series: Becoming an Entrepreneur - Emily Lint | 2508
In this episode of the Agilists: Aspire and Achieve podcast, host Renae Craven chats to Emily Lint about her journey into entrepreneurship. Emily shares her insights into how she made the decision to work for herself and how she prepared herself for that. Emily talks about how she finds clients and wins work and what she has learnt about herself and entrepreneurship along the way. Â About the Featured Guest Emily Lint is a budding industry leader in the realm of business agility. Energetic and empathetic she leverages her knowledge of psychology, business, technology, a...
2025-02-20
43 min
Women in Agile
World Work: Agile for Non-Profits - Ann-Marie Kong and Joanne Stone | 2503
In this episode, we discussed what sustainability truly means and why agilists are uniquely positioned to lead impactful sustainability initiatives. Joined by Joanne and Ann Marie, we explored their journeys into agility and sustainability, as well as two key World Work initiatives: The Week and the Sustainability Incubator Project. Â About the Featured Guests Ann-Marie Kong: Ann-Marie Kong is a facilitator, coach, practitioner, change agent, avid learner, and community grower. She serves as WIA World Work Awareness into Action Program Director facilitating The Week and inviting Agilists to join us to get t...
2025-01-15
47 min
Women in Agile
Why World Work? - Lyssa Adkins | 2501
In this episode, Emily chats with Lyssa Adkins and her newest venture with the Women in Agile community: World Work. We dive into what this program is, why it matters, and how it can mobilize the agile community to serve the world beyond the workplace. Let’s uncover why agilists are uniquely positioned to be a force for good and create a ripple effect of positive impact.  About the Featured Guest Lyssa Adkins is an internationally-recognized thought leader and the author of Coaching Agile Teams which has sold over 75,000 copies. Lyssa's focus is ins...
2025-01-03
42 min
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
Timeless Agile Principles and the Future of Work with Andrew Clay Shafer
In this episode of The Agile For Agilists Podcast, hosts Brad Nelson and Drew Podwal sit down with Andrew Clay Shafer, a luminary in software development, entrepreneurship, and the DevOps movement. Together, they explore how Agile principles have existed long before the Agile Manifesto, diving into the history of Sociotechnical Systems and how these timeless practices shape successful organizations—sometimes in surprising ways. Andrew shares his perspective on why companies thrive regardless of whether they adhere to "textbook" Agile practices and why necessity drives innovation. Along the way, the conversation weaves into the current landscape of AI, em...
2024-12-10
1h 15
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
Cybersecurity in Agile: How DevSecOps is Securing the Future with Warner Moore
In this episode of The Agile for Agilists Podcast, we're joined by Warner Moore, experienced Chief Security Office (CSO) and founder of Gamma Force, a company dedicated to building strategic cybersecurity and technology capabilities. Warner brings his expertise to explore how modern development practices like DevSecOps are making organizations more secure than ever before. Discover how Agile practices are transforming security into an enabler of innovation while ensuring robust protection. Tune in to learn how to balance risk and security, fostering an environment where teams can confidently deliver faster, safer solutions.
2024-10-15
1h 13
Women in Agile
AAA: Expectations in Career Development: Lessons Learned - Allison Pollard | 2417
In this episode of the Agilists: Aspire and Achieve podcast, host Emily Lint and guest Allison Pollard introduce the Agilists: Aspire and Achieve video podcast series. Allison shares the background of the Women in Agile Mentorship program and how the program is helping those involved with their Agile careers. Â About the Featured Guest Allison helps engineering managers, team leads, Scrum Masters, and technology leaders have more productive interactions with their bosses, their peers, and their team members. Allison is an experienced coach and consultant who understands juggling delivery, change, and people. Â ...
2024-10-02
50 min
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
Measuring What Matters: Metrics, Assessments, and Leadership with Joan Gammon
In this episode of The Agile For Agilists Podcast, we're thrilled to have special guest Joan Gammon join us for a deep dive into the metrics that truly matter. Together, we'll explore how to effectively assess performance, foster impactful leadership, and cut through the noise to focus on what really drives success. Brad in this episode is extra bleak, while Drew tries to keep things lively as our resident fun culture coach. Whether you're a leader, a team member, or just curious about what makes organizations tick, this conversation is packed with insights and a touch of humor you...
2024-08-28
1h 06
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
Measuring the Agile Mindset with Brian Link
In this episode of "The Agile For Agilists Podcast," Brad Nelson and Drew Podwal are joined by Brian Link to discuss his innovative "Agile Coach in a Box." This interactive book and maturity model companion is designed to align with the agile mindset and is infused with concepts from Lean, XP, Design Thinking, DevOps, and Systems Thinking, enabling teams to inspect how their behaviors are serving them. Throughout the episode, Brad, Drew, and Brian share industry experiences and challenges, uncovering the unique benefits of Brian's latest work. Their lively conversation offers a mix of real-world applications and...
2024-07-22
1h 11
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
A Retrospection on Leadership with Esther Derby
Join hosts Brad Nelson and Drew Podwal as they welcome the esteemed Esther Derby, renowned for her work on retrospectives and her deep insights into leadership. In this episode, they delve into the evolution of management practices, reflecting on the dark past of traditional approaches and how they have shaped modern leadership paradigms. Esther shares her profound wisdom on fostering effective leadership, the importance of creating the right environment, and navigating the complexities of managing teams in today’s dynamic settings. Known for her storytelling prowess, Esther engages listeners with compelling narratives and practical advice. Br...
2024-07-08
1h 10
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
Agile's Missing Link: Technical Excellence with James Grenning
Join hosts Brad Nelson and Drew Podwal on The Agile For Agilists Podcast as they are joined by James Grenning, one of the original authors of the Agile Manifesto and one of the first Agile coaches. In this compelling episode, James delves deep into a critical yet often overlooked aspect of Agile: technical excellence. James discusses the essential role of technical practices in Agile, emphasizing how neglecting this component can undermine the effectiveness of Agile altogether. Drawing from his extensive experience, James explores the principles of eXtreme Programming (XP) and Test-Driven Development (TDD), sharing invaluable insights and practical advice. Tune...
2024-06-24
1h 08
Dhamana Agile Conversations
Agile Beyond 2024: Understanding Product Management ~ Building Excellence & Empathy Into Product Management
The Scrum guide defines a Product Owner (PO) as a role accountable for maximizing the value of a product resulting from the work of a Scrum Team. To become great at product management, however, you must be willing to move beyond the textbook definition of a product manager. In this podcast, you will discover:Why product management is a critical competency in an organization seeking to drive value in the products/services it is shipping into a marketWhat you need to know to structure and get your MVP rightWhy engagement and negotiation are important skills that every PO...
2024-05-29
47 min
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
The Agile Manifesto Director's Cut: Jon Kern Shares His Agile Secrets
Join hosts Brad Nelson and Drew Podwal on The Agile For Agilists Podcast for a distinguished episode featuring special guest Jon Kern, one of the authors of the Agile Manifesto and a self-proclaimed process and value nut. In this insightful conversation, Jon delves into the fundamental value of prioritizing people over process, emphasizing that people are the most important and challenging part to software development. Drawing from his wealth of experience, Jon shares his secrets for doing Agile well. From embodying humility to focusing on value and breaking tasks into uncomfortably small increments, Jon unveils the key...
2024-05-08
1h 11
Dhamana Agile Conversations
Understanding the Role of CX/UX in Building Products
Telling the story of your product through the eyes of a CX/UX practitioner is often understated. Often, a CX/UX practitioner is brought into the product build at the tail end, just before coding starts. Join us in this podcast as we discuss:The role of a CX/UX practitioner in product envisioning and buildHow CX/UX skills can help build an MVP that is market-fitThe tools and techniques applied by CX/UX practitioners in building a product
2024-04-25
47 min
Dhamana Agile Conversations
Agile Beyond 2024: Enabling Change Through Adaptability
Agile is and will be relevant. The key to making the most of your agile adoption journey is incorporating adaptability. A close associate once said, "Agile is conceptually easy but practically hard." In this podcast, we discuss:Adaptability as a key ingredient in a change processIdentifying and managing friction to agile adoption journeyIs leadership still a barrier to agile adoption?Understanding the currency of patienceUnderstanding what success in an agile adoption journey looks like
2024-04-14
57 min
Dhamana Agile Conversations
Agile Beyond 2024: The Chaos That Has Been Agile in 2023
Small and nimble organizations continue to report agile as a powerful productivity tool. Medium to large organizations on the other hand continue to struggle. Question, Is Agile having difficulty in adapting to organizational needs? The 17th State of Agile Report by digital.ai is out and paints a picture of agile transformation across organizations. Join us in this podcast as we discuss:If agile is still relevant?The gaps in agile adoptionHow to course correct
2024-04-09
46 min
Project Management Happy Hour
092 - Goblins in the room! Managing meeting misbehaviors, with Rich Maltzman
Meetings. Love them or hate them, they are core to what we do as project leaders. We need to pull people together (real or virtually) to discuss, plan, check-in, and get things done. But as we know, when we get people together, sometimes their misbehaviors - "goblins" - tag along, too! Being able to manage effective meetings can make or break us as PMs. And learning how to manage these misbehaviors in meetings can make or break each meeting. Fortunately, we have help! This episode we are joined by Rich Maltzman of Boston University. Rich and his...
2024-02-16
1h 01
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
Why Every Company Should Have A Chief Agile Officer featuring Larry Apke
Join hosts Drew and Brad in a captivating episode of the Agile For Agilists Podcast as they welcome author Larry Apke. In this insightful conversation, Larry delves into the intriguing concept of a Chief Agile Officer and introduces Apke's First Law, offering valuable insights from his extensive experience. He shares compelling details about his innovative VUCA MBA and sheds light on the profound significance of cultivating an Agile Mindset. Tune in for a thought-provoking exploration of leadership in the agile space and the transformative power of embracing agility at its core. To learn more about Larry or to take...
2023-12-06
1h 05
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
Vision Check: Aligning Aspirations with Achievement featuring Quincy Jordan
Embark on a journey of visionary exploration with this lively episode of The Agile For Agilists Podcast. Join hosts Drew Podwal and Brad Nelson, alongside special guest Quincy Jordan, VP of Agility at AgileThought, as they delve into the critical importance of defining, understanding, and communicating your vision. Discover why a well-defined vision is the foundation that precedes the identification of problems and the development of effective solutions. Quincy shares invaluable insights on uncovering your vision, emphasizing that, whether overtly expressed or not, a vision always influences your organization. Without a shared vision, individuals might forge their...
2023-11-15
1h 01
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
Are Agile Coaches Really Coaches? Examining the "Coach" Suffix with Holly Acre
In this episode of the "Agile for Agilists Podcast," hosts Drew Podwal and Brad Nelson sit down with special guest Holly Acre, a public school teacher turned Sales Enablement Coach with a unique twist — she applies Agile and scrum principles to her performance coaching practice. The conversation takes a deep dive into the intriguing intersection of Agile methodologies and professional coaching, shedding light on a common challenge within the Agile community — Agile Coaches often haven't been trained to actually coach. With her extensive background in coaching and teaching, Holly offers a fresh perspective on the...
2023-10-25
56 min
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
Irony 101: Agile Coaching, Just Not in Agile Quarters with Returning Guest Ken Rickard
In our recent deep-dive on 'The Agile for Agilists Podcast', Brad Nelson, Drew Podwal, and the ever-insightful returning guest, Ken Rickard tackle a captivating irony: "Agile Coaches Rarely Work in Agile Environments." Together we ponder the unique challenges coaches face, emphasizing the need for heightened patience, focus, and a profound level of acceptance. Why? To meet organizations where they are in their agile journey, not where we might wish them to be. Drawing inspiration from Victor Frankel's poignant reflection—"man should not ask what the meaning of his life is, but rather must recognize that it is he who wa...
2023-10-13
59 min
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
Are You Overlooking Agile's Best Kept Secret? Unleash the Power of Learning on the Fly with Jon Fazzaro
Listen in as we navigate through a range of insightful topics in this dynamic conversation with Agile coach, John Fazzaro. We tackle the crucial idea of not knowing the value of our work until it's complete and in use, stressing the need to place faith in "why" our work is valuable rather than faith that if our work was given to us that it must be valuable. Agile practices are discussed in detail, underscoring the necessity for stakeholder feedback to understand what truly brings value. Embrace a shift in perspective as we debunk the outdated idea of...
2023-09-27
1h 08
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
From Vision to Victory: Defining Success in a Changing Landscape with Dom Michalec
Welcome to a fresh season of The Agile For Agilists Podcast! We're thrilled to have Dom Michalec back as our guest, bringing his wealth of knowledge in behavior design and product management. In this episode, we dive deep into a fundamental but often underestimated aspect of any endeavor – defining success. Dom guides us through essential topics like coaching agreements, securing buy-in, and boosting attendance at your sprint reviews. Plus, we explore the art of crafting compelling product visions. Tune in for invaluable insights and actionable strategies to elevate your projects and transformations. Don't miss this enlightening conversation!
2023-09-13
1h 10
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
Daniel Vacanti Breaks the Kanban Code: The Underrated Impact of Flow Metrics
In this eye-opening episode, we are joined by Daniel Vacanti, a co-founder of ProKanban and Actionable Agile, to discuss the merits of Agile, Kanban, and Lean principles. Vacanti takes a fresh look at these methodologies, challenging our understanding and revealing some lesser-known aspects. We explore the concept of timeboxing in Agile and discuss whether it adds value or merely complexity. Vacanti shares his expertise on optimizing flow and value in Kanban, debunking common myths and emphasizing the importance of creating a shared language within a team. He makes a compelling case for why Kanban can be a more advantageous starting...
2023-07-20
1h 03
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
Revolutionizing Change: Breaking the Mold with Lean Change, featuring Author Jason Little and Trainer/Coach Ken Rickard
In this exciting episode of The Agile For Agilists Podcast, hosts Drew and Brad are joined by two esteemed guests, author Jason Little and trainer/coach Ken Rickard, to explore the fascinating world of lean change and enterprise coaching. Together, they delve into the principles and practices of lean change management and its potential to revolutionize organizational transformation. Jason Little, renowned author of "Lean Change Management," brings his deep insights into leveraging lean and agile approaches to drive meaningful change in complex environments. Ken Rickard, a seasoned trainer and coach, offers practical guidance on enterprise coaching...
2023-07-05
1h 10
Joekub - agile, life and monkeys
Agile in New Zealand with Edwin Dando - Episode 50
Edwin Dando has been one of the biggest engines behind the New Zealand Agile movement since the early 2000s. He was the first Scrum trainer in NZ. He created a business whose sole purpose was to teach people how to be agile. He created communities built around bringing agilists together and even created the first Agile NZ conference. So why is Edwin putting down the Agile Banner and talking about Adaptive instead? In this interview Edwin tells us about his epic journey from developer to one of NZs biggest names in the agile community. He explains how his journey has...
2023-07-03
34 min
Dhamana Agile Conversations
Understanding Agile Roles - Who Is a Scrum Master (Part 2 of 2)
As a Scrum Master, your role goes much deeper than just establishing Scrum rules and process. Again, your focus isn't just to make sure that scrum cadences are set and that everybody attends sessions on time.There are multiple layering to a #scrummaster role, also referred to as 'the scrum master stances'. Join us in this second part of the Who Is a Scrum Master podcast to get better understanding
2023-06-21
20 min
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
An Epic Adventure of Agile Transformation: Discover the Path to Agility with Agile Velocity coach, Andy Cleff
In this enlightening episode of "The Agile For Agilists Podcast," our esteemed guest, Andy Cleff, an agile transformation coach at Agile Velocity and co-founder/host of the "Agile Uprising Podcast," leads Brad and Drew on an eye-opening journey down the Path to Agility. The Path to Agility, a methodology developed by Agile Velocity, transcends frameworks and emphasizes achieving tangible business outcomes. Andy provides a condensed overview of this approach, including its companion tool, Navigator. Furthermore, he delves into the depths of agile transformations and the criticality of embracing business agility. Our discussion zooms in on...
2023-06-20
1h 03
Dhamana Agile Conversations
Understanding Agile Roles - Who Is a Scrum Master
At the core a Scrum Master is accountable for establishing the #scrum process. They're responsible for enabling the team and the organisation at large understand the scrum theory and practice. Unfortunately, this surface level definition of a #scrummaster can be dangerous.In this podcast we dig deeper to unravel who a Scrum Master is and what he/she can do to move teams from being ordinary teams to high performing teams, that is, small groups of people who strive for higher goals, organises itself and constantly feeds off each member's skill (Jeff Sutherland).Join the conversation and let us know...
2023-06-19
30 min
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
How Ford Credit is Investing in ProdOps to Build a Strategic Advantage with Kevin McClure
Ever wondered how creativity and collaboration can ignite your professional journey? We had a blast chatting with our longtime friend, Kevin McClure, Senior Manager in the Digital Experience team at Ford Motor Credit. He revealed the fascinating story of how he transitioned from a finance degree and sales career to a product manager, rekindling his creative spark along the way. In this riveting conversation, we delved into the importance of visualization skills and empathizing with customers for successful product development. Kevin shared his experiences with powerful tools for mapping out his mind and illustrating the flow of...
2023-05-30
55 min
Dhamana Agile Conversations
Agile Takeout
A 60 second personal opinion on #agility trends for 2023
2023-05-18
10 min
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
Breaking Agile Boundaries: Behavior Design Unleashed for Agile Transformations with Dom Michalec
Welcome to another exciting episode of "The Agile For Agilists Podcast" hosted by Brad Nelson and Drew Podwal. In this episode, we have the pleasure of welcoming our special guest, behavioral design and product coach, Dom Michalec. Join us as we explore the elements of behavioral design and how this method can unlock the potential within your teams and revolutionize the way agile coaches approach facilitating transformation journeys. During this insightful conversation, Dom shares his wealth of experience in creating user-centric and behavior-driven design solutions in contrast to facilitating organizational change by combining the...
2023-05-16
1h 15
Dhamana Agile Conversations
A 2023 Outlook - A View Through An Agilist's Eye [Part II]
The question is no longer whether or not we need agile, rather, how do we go on about setting up a successful practice. The erstwhile barriers to agile practice setup are slowly and gradually being lifted by the need to:Give employees a focus & purposeBuild an organisation that senses and responds like an organismIn this podcast, we look at what to consider when going about the rigours of setting up an agile practice. Let us know what you think. As always, we welcome feedback as it is the breakfast of champions
2023-05-12
36 min
Dhamana Agile Conversations
An Outlook of 2023 - A View Through An Agilist's Eye [Part 1]
Is it possible to customize agile to the context of an industry or organization? The industry, both locally and internationally is littered with #agile success stories; we just need to be intentional with our ambitions to offer value, to the organization, customers, and employees (staff members). In this podcast, we explore:# how to leverage agile to deliver value in the shortest time possible# level of leadership involvement in ensuring the success of an #agilestory# what it takes to set up a successful #agilepractice Join the conversation and let us know what you think. We value every thought. There's nothing...
2023-05-10
35 min
Dhamana Agile Conversations
S1 Ep 5 ~ The Art of Retrospective
Though late to being served, it's never been late than never. The episode, recorded in Nov/Dec and hosted by Denis with Richard, and Edward as the studio guests focused on "retrospective". We welcome you to listen in and share your thoughts on the same
2023-05-10
34 min
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
Story Points vs. No Estimates: A Battle of Agile Philosophies - With Amanda Rae Arseneau
The long-awaited Agile showdown is finally here, Story Points vs No Estimates! Amanda Rae Arseneau is back to team up with co-host Brad Nelson to go head-to-head with Drew Podwal, in a debate that you won’t want to miss! The discussion gets heated as Drew argues in favor of story points, emphasizing the benefits of having a shared language enabling alignment between technical and non-technical members of the team. Meanwhile, Brad and Amanda staunchly defend the no estimates approach, emphasizing an approach that has a lower cognitive load and promotes flow. It’s a duel to the finish with...
2023-05-02
1h 16
Agile in Action with Bill Raymond
Unlocking the potential of military veterans as agilists
🎖️Military veterans' unique skills make them well-suited as 🎯 agilists ⤵️ We are excited to have Mike Whitaker as a guest on today's podcast. Mike shares his experience moving from the military to the private corporate sector. He shares relatable stories to help any veteran better understand corporate agility. Mike also shares how corporations can better understand the value veterans can bring to their teams. In this podcast, you will learn the following: ✅ Why military veterans uniquely qualified to be agilists ✅ The mindset shift from the military to the private sector ✅ How veterans can translate military lingo and experience into relatable civilian terms ✅ How compa...
2023-05-02
27 min
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
The Startup Secret Sauce: How Enterprise Companies Can Benefit from the Startup Mentality with Elizabeth O'Neill
Are you tired of office politics and personality clashes standing in the way of your team's or organization's growth of Agile capabilities? In this episode we discuss how to navigate workplace friction reveal how examining startup culture can provide valuable insights for accelerating the delivery of value in larger organizations. Brad Nelson and Drew Podwal sit down with Organizational Fixer, Entrepreneur Coach, and Culture Consultant Elizabeth O'Neill to unpack the secrets of startup agility, innovation, and behavioral strategies that enable such rapid delivery of value to its customers. We highlight the practices and modalities that enterprise...
2023-04-18
1h 08
The Career Transition Podcast
S3E1 - Coaching Skills for Leaders
In this episode you will guide people into action rather than micromanage them. If you feel like your team never listens to you then this is for you. If you feel like you're unable to persuade leadership, this is for you too.Here are 3 takeaways:1. How to be seen as a guide instead of a micromanager2. Adding "coaching" skills to your toolbox and earn respect at the leadership table3. Learn the difference between coaching and managingI also answer FAQ from my community
2023-04-05
1h 03
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
Accelerate Your Delivery with FAST Agile: Tips and Tricks from FAST Founder Ron Quartel and Agile Coach Todd Hallowell
In this episode, we're joined by Ron Quartel, the mastermind behind the FAST Agile methodology, and Todd Hallowell, an agile expert who's already making waves with FAST. Ron delves into the ins and outs of Fluid Scaling Technology (FAST) and describes how it leverages the concept of Open Spaces as a way to encourage collaboration, communication, and self-organization among team members. Ron provides his expert advice to help you start experimenting with smaller cycle times, and Todd has some colorful commentary that helps unlock the philosophies behind the methodology. Todd walks listeners through his real-world experience applying FAST with his...
2023-04-04
1h 10
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
The Conference Hangover: Brad's Agile International Conference and Transform 2023 Journey
After two weeks of travel to Miami and Dallas, Brad has returned to the podcast with tales of his travels. In this episode, Drew welcomes Brad home and attempts to tap into his goldfish memory with a discussion on lessons learned, recognition to fellow presenters, and highlights of Brad's presentations "The Velocity Trap" and "Platforms as a Product." The Velocity Trap highlights the dangers of only measuring productivity and shares how to get started with outcomes, whereas Platforms as a Product reveals how Product Thinking can transform component teams from barriers to enablers. Brad...
2023-03-28
1h 11
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
From the Classroom to the Boardroom: Teaching a Growth Mindset in Organizations with Patty Aluskewicz
In this episode of Agile for Agilists, we explore the often-overlooked fact that corporations are made up of human beings, and therefore, when we are coaching an organizational transformation we are actually coaching people with emotions and feelings. Hosts Brad Nelson and Drew Podwal team up with former school teacher turned Agile Consultant Patty Aluskewicz to share practical strategies for supporting individuals through the emotional challenges of transformational change. Knowledge of the Agile values, principles, practices, and tools is what makes a coach an "Agile Coach," but effectively coaching the adoption of Agile is more about creating...
2023-03-21
1h 03
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
Balancing Chaos and Order Without A Scrum Master: Successful leadership Insights from Engineering Manager Sina Jazayeri on Delivering Customer Value
Is it possible to maintain a high-level flow in the absence of a scrum master? Can teams maintain focus, clarity, and collaboration without this key role? Join hosts Brad and Drew for a thought-provoking conversation with Sina Jazayeri, an engineering manager at Adobe's Frame.IO, as they explore how customer centric organizations are able to maintain the balance between chaos and order when delivering working software without a scrum master. In this episode, Sina emphasizes the importance of creating a culture where everyone in the company is focused on building the best version of the product, regardless of the absence...
2023-03-14
1h 13
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
Product-Led Growth - How to Capture a Unicorn with Diego von Sohsten
Having a wildly successful product takes more than solving the right problem for the right users. It also requires paying customers. We are joined in this episode by Director of Product and Growth Strategy Expert, Diego von Sohsten, who shares his experience in his own failed startup and how that has made him a better Product Manager today. Tune in to learn tips and tricks, as well as hear about Diego's journey from Brazil to Canada and from developer to product manager, and his successful quest to capture that mythical unicorn. Diego von Sohsten...
2023-03-01
1h 07
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
Bonus Episode: Agile For Agilists Season 1 Retrospective
We did it! We recorded and published our first season of the Agile For Agilists Podcast. In this bonus episode, Drew and Brad reflect on the efforts that have gone into launching a podcast from scratch, the challenges along the way, and the lessons they have learned. If you are interested in hearing more about the behind-the-scenes of the Agile For Agilist Podcast, then tune into this transparent and vulnerable bonus episode where the guys try to live what they preach.
2023-02-24
49 min
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
Scrum Master Energy - Banging Bongos and Shaking Tambourines
Does having a continuous improvement mindset make you a negative person? Do people view you as overly critical? Does it make it harder for you to stop and smell the roses? In this episode, Drew and Brad explore these questions and open up about challenges and habits they have in their own lives, teams, and organizations. They touch on agile culture, positive psychology, and energy leadership. Drew ensures we all know how cool he is and self-identifies as a "fun coach," while Brad is against mandatory fun and is a calming force with his stoic presence. More than just...
2023-02-16
1h 05
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
What the heck is going on at Capital One? w/Former Capital One Agilist, Amanda Rae Arseneau
The agile community and industry are reeling from the news that Capital One, has decided to eliminate their agile coaching teams. It's definitely heartbreaking news but it doesn't take a lot of inspection to realize that it's less about agile being "bad" and more about a company that needed a way to show some short-term gains. In this episode, we're speaking with Amanda Rae Arseneau who was a former Agilist at Capital One. She shares some really valuable insights on the current state of agile and what we should do in today's upturned technology market. The game is far from...
2023-02-07
53 min
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
Leadership skills without the knife hand with former US Air Force EOD Master Sergeant Ken L. Lewis
Each day software developers are responsible for maintaining code bases that support billions of dollars in revenue streams. Â When decisions need to be made it can often feel like that MacGuyver moment of choosing between the red wire, and the blue one. Â In this episode, Drew is joined by former USAF Explosive Ordnance Disposal Master Sergeant turned Leadership & Performance consultant Ken Lewis to discuss the contrast and similarities to leading software teams and EOD teams who literally cut red wires. Military culture is often associated with toughness, discipline, and always being ready to fight, but the reality is...
2023-01-31
52 min
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
How To Get Your Scrum Black Belt With ShuHaRi
In this episode, we discuss ShuHaRi as a concept, approach, and guideline for teams learning to adopt the Scrum Framework, and ultimately, what the requirements are to consider yourself a Scrum practitioner. Is it mastering the Judo chop? Is it stepping into the ring with other Scrum Teams? Or is it naming your team after the Avengers? Join us for these questions and more!
2023-01-25
50 min
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
Scrum Success: Tales of an early stage agile experiment (Featuring Shaun Bradley)
Shaun Bradley, a UK-based Agile Coach, transmits his voice across the pond to discuss the trials & tribulations of getting started with Agile in an organization, including how he kind-of, sort-of, but not really, invented Scrum on his own.
2023-01-17
1h 04
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
Agile and Scrum Certifications: Are they worth the investment?
Certifications are all the rage in the agile product development world. But do they actually make you a better agile coach? Will they help you to accelerate your career as a scrum master? Which certification is the right one for you? In this episode, we discuss the pros/cons of various certifications so you can choose which one is best for you!
2023-01-17
1h 01
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
The History of Agile and Scrum: Where did it come from, and why are we still waterfall?
Have you wondered where this thing called Agile came from or why companies seem to struggle with adopting Scrum practices in their organizations? In this episode, we'll talk about the history of how we ended up here, why companies are still struggling to transition to product-based software delivery, and some thoughts on how they (and we) might be able to evolve and move beyond the Golden Age of Waterfall. Sir Isaac Newton said it best, "It's by standing on the shoulders of giants." Let's reflect on the history of Agile.
2023-01-17
54 min
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
Leadership: A skill the US Military gets right and corporate America still has to learn
You've heard the cliches - the military is filled with ruthless leaders who want to hammer down their subordinates into submission. Drew's experience in the US Navy suggests that this isn't true at all. In reality, the military's approach to leadership is far more kinder and gentler when compared with corporate America. In this episode, Drew shares his experiences on both sides of the fence and highlights how focusing on your employees as people helps to create a platoon of highly successful knowledge workers.
2023-01-17
50 min
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
Scrum Master 201: Tips, tricks and insights to help your company shift from project to product (featuring Director of Business Agility Mariya Padalko)
Scrum Masters are now more than just a servant leader. In Agile environments: They are coaches, mentors, and facilitators. This week's guest, Mariya Padalko, has been a big proponent of this topic for a long time. Join us to learn what it means to move from a project-based organization to a product-based organization, and how Scrum Masters can help facilitate the transition while building amazing development teams!
2023-01-17
53 min
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
Lean Flow: Brad's Lessons from Lean Manufacturing
We all know that the roots of agile can be traced back to Lean Manufacturing principles, but that's often not a major focus of most scrum master training. Â In this episode, Drew interviews Brad to discuss how his past hands-on experiences while working on a manufacturing line have enhanced his ability to visualize Lean Flow and uncanny sense of efficiency.
2023-01-17
51 min
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
Let's fight like gentleman, how dare you call me an agile purist!
In this episode, we invite you to a round of light-hearted teasing and poking at Agile Purists, or as we like to call them: Agile Poindexters and Agile Hipsters. Are there people who practice Agile that way? You bet your sweet agile bottom there are. Are they the majority of the people in the agile world? Absolutely not. Join us to learn what it's like to be on the receiving end of being called an agile purist, as well as how to avoid being called this heinous insult in the first place.
2023-01-17
44 min
The Agile For Agilists Podcast
Podcast Introduction: What's this agile podcast all about anyway?!
Hello, and welcome to our very first episode! In this episode, Drew Podwal and Brad Nelson introduce themselves, provide a bit of honest transparency into their learning journey towards starting a podcast, as well as ripping off the proverbial band-aid, so they could just launch the MVP for The Agile For Agilists podcast. Â This one ain't super pretty, but if you're listening to this, then it means we did something right!
2023-01-17
39 min
Dhamana Agile Conversations
Understanding Roles and Responsibility Within Agile Team
#Agileteams need to be small enough to remain nimble and large enough to complete significant amounts of work within an iteration. Additionally, teams need to aim for cross-functionality, autonomy, self-management, self-organization and self-sufficiency. Three key roles are defined, #ProductOwner, #ScrumMaster and #Developers.
2022-09-06
38 min
Dhamana Agile Conversations
Renaming vs. Retooling: Understanding Agile Roles - Part I
Transition from a traditional to an agile operating model isn't for the feint hearted. Everything from strategy to process, structure to people, and tech to culture has to shift. In this podcast, we talk about:Roles and skillsWhy renaming without retooling is pointlessWhat it means to self-organize and supporting cultural changesHow to not let your agile efforts be confined to a rowing boat
2022-08-02
39 min
Dhamana Agile Conversations
Building Requisite Agile Rails
Is there anything like good agile vs. bad agile? How do you know you if you are being agile or just doing agile?
2022-07-04
40 min
Dhamana Agile Conversations
What is agility? Separating the wheat from the chaff
Agile is many things to many people, we discuss our different experiences from an African context.
2022-07-04
31 min
Agile Amped Podcast - Inspiring Conversations
Elevating Black and Brown Voices in Agile
Who do you turn to to celebrate or to commiserate? When Apriel Biggs started her career 15 years ago, she didn’t have a community of agilists who shared her experiences, other Black and Brown people to share her highs and lows with. So Biggs started Blagile, an organization dedicated to elevating Black and Brown voices in agile. In this episode, she shares her journey and the help she got along the way in hopes of inspiring young agilists today. Accenture’s Alalia Lundy hosts. Learn more: - Blagile.com - Reach out to Apri...
2022-04-25
28 min
Joekub - agile, life and monkeys
Episode 34 - Finland - the quiet people
Episode 34 of Joekub continues our trip around the world in search of agilists and their insights. This time we've landed in the cold and beautiful country of Finland with our guest Martin von Weissenberg. Learn about how Nokia influenced Finland's early adoption of agile. Explore is Finish people have a natural knack for agility because of their culture. Get Martin's view on what distinguishes a Scrum Master, from a team coach, from an agile coach, from an enterprise agile coach, in Finland. Lastly, find out if he recommends other agilists to move to Finland to work! Martin is a fantastic gu...
2021-02-28
39 min
The Peaky Agilist Podcast - Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Business Agility, Coaching, Visual Thinking
Coaching Perspectives with Erin Bolk, Kerri Sutey and Bani Sodhi
Agile Coaching is becoming more and more important for teams to unlock innovation and over come challenges. In this episode Bani Sodhi and I teamed up and had the privilege of hosting 2 amazing Agile Coaches who each brought a different perspective, Erin Bolk (Expert Agile Coach) & Kerri Sutey (Agile Coach at Google). Â Bani Sodhi - Co-host A spiritual explorer of the dynamics of the human mind. Bani was born in India and brought up across the country, she had an early exposure to diverse cultures, religions and mindsets. She moved to a new place every 2 y...
2021-02-19
47 min
Agile Caravanserai
Series Introduction
How are agilists faring in the pandemic? How are we finding meaning and purpose in these troubled times? How can we connect, inspire and support each other? As the agile movement crosses the 20-year mark, many of us have found belonging in the agile community. We have found purpose and storytelling in our own agile journeys. Now, more than ever, our community is aligning in support of each other as we journey through the pandemic wasteland. So, this is the intent and inspiration behind the Agile Caravanserai series. In days gone by, Caravanserais...
2020-11-09
02 min
Software Process and Measurement Cast
Grateful and Servant Leadership Combined, Our Stories Aren't Getting Done!, Essays and Conversations
Software Process and Measurement Cast 624 is structured a little differently. We begin with the conclusion of a three-column arc on grateful leadership from Susan Parente's Not A Scrumdamentalist Column. In this installment, Susan and I discuss how servant leadership, commonly practiced by agilists, can combine with grateful leadership to be even more powerful. Catch up on earlier installments of this arc SPaMCAST 621 SPaMCAST 617 After Susan's column, we visit the first essay in the four-part series on why teams don't get stories done when they say they will. The essay Our Stories Aren't Getting Done! names the three usual suspects that...
2020-11-08
22 min
Agile Amped Podcast - Inspiring Conversations
Your Board of Directors Needs Agile | Business Agility Series
Sandra Davey is founder of and product coach at Product Space in Australia. She also serves on the board of several Australian companies, including CHOICE. She shares her experience as the board chair for a consumer rights organization that she helped take through an agile transformation: “The business plan that the board was signing off was full of operational tactical details of when’s and how's rather than why’s and what’s.” Listen to this episode to get a great perspective into agility from a board of directors’ standpoint. You’ll learn why more agilists should join boards an...
2020-05-14
30 min
Deep Dive into Agile Marketing
Introduction to Global Marketing Series + Business Agility Podcast Network
John Cass introduces the global marketing series featuring agilists from Brazil, Japan, and the Netherlands.Â
2020-05-12
00 min
Women in Agile
How to Claim Your Authority - Marsha Shenk | 2016
Marsha Shenk works with leaders, integrating business anthropology, social neuroscience, and ecosystem thinking to build business environments that can morph with change. She says, “Change can be described as behavioral plasticity.” Her advice to agilists is that you do not have to be looking for a job that has the title Agile Coach or Scrum Master, instead look more broadly to find opportunities to help companies get back on their feet in a more flexible, fluid manner.  Shenk discusses how to claim authority as a woman and as a coach: “You want to take authority to say what are the...
2020-05-06
34 min
Agile Amped Podcast - Inspiring Conversations
Adult Developmental Stages and Leadership
William Rowden is an executive coach and consultant here at Accenture | SolutionsIQ. His journey to leading transformation initiatives has piqued his curiosity in org development and adult developmental psychology. For the past few years he has been researching how these two inform each other – and how the focus of an organization’s leaders provides a good indicator for the success or failure of business agility transformation. He walks us through the different focuses that leaders – and indeed everyone – have: self-centric, group-centric, skill-centric and beyond. Drawing from the work of Robert Keegan, Chris Argyris, Bill Joiner, and more, Rowden p...
2020-04-30
48 min
Joekub - agile, life and monkeys
Episode 12 - leadership, HR and coaching with Cheryl Tansey
Episode 12 brings an exciting conversation with Cheryl Tansey. Cheryl is an amazing person, coach of coaches, who brings great energy and ideas to the agile community in New Zealand and all around the world. Listen to how she was raised by wild agilists, discovered the lost tribe of HR in your company, and shares some of her most interesting finds on how HR can help you succeed as a coach. Cheryl's website: www.cheryltansey.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joekub/message
2020-04-16
33 min
Tech Career Talk
Story Mapping to bring your Backlog to Life
Story mapping is a powerful tool. As agilists we need to understand how to use this with our backlog. Â https://myitcareercoach.com/story-mapping-to-bring-your-backlog-to-life/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-henricksen/support
2020-03-17
04 min
Quality of Mind: Realising Exponential Potential.
The missing piece to Agile change and development. A chat with a Agile methodology coach who got curious in the understanding behind Quality of Mind
This podcast series explores a game-changing understanding of the human mind that can increase the performance, resourcefulness and well-being in any business or organisation.  In this episode Piers chats with Frans Rensen, an experienced Agile methodology coach. Frans after many years in the commercial world recently came across this understanding of the mind, and it has transformed how he sees what it is to be, and do, Agile methodology, and much more! In this episode we discuss: The missing piece to Agile change and development that Agilists doesn't know they are missing!  The importance of un...
2020-01-08
40 min
Agile and Project Management - DrunkenPM Radio
The Power of Volunteering w Reese Schmit
It’s the start of a brand new year! And one of the best things you can do for yourself and your career is to start volunteering for a professional organization. By offering a little of your time, you can find a path into a community of passionate PMs and Agilists who can provide support, coaching and mentoring to you as you progress in your career. In this episode of the podcast Agile Coach, Reese Schmit shares her story of how she got involved in helping out with Burning Flipside (an Austin, TX-based Burning Man event), how that led her to...
2020-01-07
24 min
Agile Atelier
Episode 15: Understanding transformations with Elena Astilleros
Hello Agilists! Wow, what a privilege it was to have this extended conversation with Elena Astilleros on Transformations, mindset, leadership, and so many more things in between. Elena’s talent is to create the systems that support people and teams to show up in a way that fosters respect and collaboration. Her goal is to create… Continue reading Episode 15: Understanding transformations with Elena Astilleros
2019-10-11
52 min
This Agile Life
The Developer Experience Manifesto
Join the guys as they, on the fly, create the Developer Experience Manifesto Picks Jason Book - “Exactly What to Say: The Magic Words of Influence & Impact” by Phil Jones - great insights and straights on how many of the simple things we say (including on this podcast) impact how people perceive and respond to what we say as agilists - https://www.philmjones.com/exactly/ Product (for virtual teams) Sococo - Provides a virtual office with different spaces for team collaboration, pairing, or solo work - creates the experience where people working virtually can drop in - www.sococo.com ...
2019-09-19
00 min
Agile Amped Podcast - Inspiring Conversations
Hyperfocus: Be More Productive in a World of Distraction
Self-described productivity geek Chris Bailey is the author of “Hyperfocus: How to Be More Productive in a World of Distraction”, and his passion and research into productivity resonates with agilists: we are all working to improve how we work and live. Bailey’s message – bolstered by many statistics – is simple and profound: “The state of our attention reflects the state of our lives.” He offers practical advice for improving productivity at work while also invoking the deeper yearning that each of us feels to get more out of life in our relationships with others and with ourselves...
2019-08-08
26 min
Agile Amped Podcast - Inspiring Conversations
Exploring Paired Leadership at Scrum Alliance with Howard Sublett
“In this Agile space,” says a familiar voice, “we’ve been talking for years about pair programming and pair coaching; basically, this is pair leadership.” The voice belongs to former long-time host of Agile Amped, Howard Sublett, who left his position as Community Lead at Accenture | SolutionsIQ to become the first ever Chief Product Owner of the Scrum Alliance. In this episode, Sublett talks about his experience sharing the responsibility of leading the Scrum Alliance with Chief Scrum Master Melissa Boggs. “We have a shared responsibility to lead the organization. Neither can be successful without the other.” Sublett and Bo...
2019-05-23
36 min
The Tech Lead Coaching Podcast from Michael Rice
No. 19 - Take the Anxiety Out of Taking Action with the Success Cycle
Hey tech leads, I know that taking action by stepping into leadership moments can stress you out. What if you fail? What if you're doing the wrong thing? What if something goes wrong? Use Paul Martinelli's Success Cycle, which will feel very comfortable to agilists, to take the anxiety out of it. It's Pi day - and just one more day in the week to go. FINISH STRONG TECH LEADS! We're on a mission to make happier and more impactful tech leads. 🏅 Glad you're on the journey with us.
2019-03-14
08 min
Conferencia Agile Spain 2018
NoRetrospectives - Toni Tassani
Si quieres ver el vĂdeo con slides: https://youtu.be/e2a4azFufhk In the Agile Manifesto Principles we can read: "At regular intervals, the team reflects on how to become more effective, then tunes and adjusts its behaviour accordingly.". Many agilists translate this statement directly into "Retrospectives". Sometimes, in some teams or at some moments, retrospectives don't work and the only solution that's sought is "to improve retrospectives". How much dogma is there in agile methodologies? What cannot be challenged? In this session, we will allow ourselves to question everything. We will see the risks in retrospectives, antipatterns a...
2019-01-22
30 min
Conferencia Agile Spain 2018
We are the Leaders we have been Waiting For - Lyssa Adkins
Si quieres ver el vĂdeo con slides: https://youtu.be/Q1eyMP1ldKQ If we Agilists value individuals and interactions over processes and tools, why do processes and tools so often run the show? In this keynote, Lyssa offers two good reasons why she thinks this is so and shows the way out with some solid, but not well known, human technologies. Using eye-opening adult human development models, this keynote lays out the challenging terrain we need to traverse?—?which is for us to get good at helping people in organizations develop their mental capabilities, not just change their min...
2019-01-21
00 min
AgileToolkit Podcast
Sam Guckenheimer - DevOps Enterprise Summit 2018
Bob chats with Microsoft Azure DevOps Product Owner and author of Agile Software Engineering with Visual Studio, Sam Guckenheimer, at the DevOps Enterprise Summit 2018. Connect with Sam and Bob on Twitter.  Transcript Sam Guckenheimer ‑ DevOps Enterprise Summit 2018 Bob Payne:  "The Agile Toolkit." [music] Bob:  Hi, I'm your host Bob Payne. I'm here at the DevOps Enterprise Summit 2018 with Sam Guckenheimer. Welcome, Sam. Sam Guckenheimer:  Thank you, Bob. It's great to be here. Bob:  It's the first time we're really chatting. We chatted a...
2018-11-01
00 min
Agile Amped Podcast - Inspiring Conversations
Why Agile is a Philosophy, Not a Compliance Regime
Head of R&D and Work Futurist at Atlassian, Dom Price sees an unsettling trend: a celebration of Agile teams who do all the right things but don’t get any of the value. While Price sees Agile as “a philosophy, a spirit,” he argues that too many large organizations use it as a means to achieve compliance, managers going around with their checklists, saying “We do x, we do y, therefore we’re Agile tech.” But Agile is a means to real value - faster time to market, more innovative teams, more engaged teams, which are the true sig...
2018-09-13
34 min
Software Process and Measurement Cast
TameFlow, A Discussion with Steve Tendon and Wolfram MĂĽller
We are doing something special in SPaMCAST 510. Over the past couple of years, we have talked to Steve Tendon and Wolfram MĂĽller about their book, Hyper-Productive Knowledge Work Performance, The TameFlow Approach and Its Application to Scrum and Kanban. Today as part of our conversation Steve and Wolfram shine a light on some of the finer points in the book! They also share how they became collaborators on the book. Remember to buy a copy and support the authors and the podcast https://amzn.to/2MOxbXY . Wolfram's Bio Founder & Principal Consultant at Speed4Projects.net and VISTEM, Wolfram brings 25 y...
2018-09-02
30 min
Agile and Project Management - DrunkenPM Radio
Growing Up Agile - 2nd Gen Agilists
We’ve reached a stage in the evolution of work where some of the folks now entering the workforce were raised by professional Agile practitioners. This might not seem like a big deal, but consider that this is a generation that will not have to go through the process of unlearning all the dysfunctional practices that most of us had to let go of. These are folks who have been working in an agile way their whole lives and, because it is native to them, they are free from the cognitive dissonance most of us face when we move to a...
2018-06-27
26 min
AgileToolkit Podcast
Jeffery Payne - Lean+Agile DC
The Agile Toolkit Podcast I always say that DevOps in one sense is really an extension of agile principles out to everybody on the ship. -Jeffery Payne Bob Payne chats with Jeffery Payne, Founder of Coveros, at Lean+Agile DC 2018. The Payne Cousins (not really) chat DevOps and tips for pairing developers and testers. The discussion covers moving toward a generalized specialist model, testers showing up like a demolition crew, and the true meaning of pairing. [caption id="attachment_7988" align="alignnone" width="2024"] Jeffery Payne sits down with Bob Payne (not cousins..)[/caption] TRANSCRIPT Bob Payne: [00:00:02] Hi I'm...
2018-05-18
00 min
Women Who Change Tech
Episode 0: Trailer for Women Who Change Tech
Women Who Change Tech is a podcast that gives you access to women who are contributing, inspiring, trailblazing, and disrupting the business of technology. We believe that when women inspire other women, amazing things happen. During this podcast, we will be having conversations with incredible women who are changing the face of technology. These women are software testers, software developers, design thinkers, agilists, creatives, coaches, and business owners.
2018-04-23
03 min
Agile Amped Podcast - Inspiring Conversations
Round Table Roulette - Agile2017 Edition
What happens when you get a handful of Agilists together and ask them random questions on the fly? A lot of fun – and insights. Who's the better ScrumMaster: Batman or Wonder Woman? What drink makes for the best retrospectives? What one piece of advice would you offer a Product Owner? Listen in and see how you stack up with our panel – Neville Poole, Chris Murman and Claire Moss. Hosted by Howard Sublett. To receive real-time updates, subscribe at YouTube, iTunes or SolutionsIQ.com.Subscribe: bit.ly/SIQYouTube, bit.ly/SIQiTunes, www.solutionsiq.com/agile-amped/Follow: bit.ly/SIQTwitt...
2017-08-10
32 min
Agile and Project Management - DrunkenPM Radio
Volunteering At Agile 2017
If you are involved with Agile, the biggest event of the year is the conference hosted each summer by the Agile Alliance. Agile 2017 (https://www.agilealliance.org/agile2017/) kicks off on Sunday, August 6, 2017 and that means 2,500 Agilists will be descending on Orlando ready to pick up new techniques, share what they’ve learned and catch up with thought leaders and practitioners in the Agile space. The conference is MASSIVE and it would not be possible without the Purple Shirt People who volunteer at the conference. In exchange for getting to attend the conference, the folks in the purple shirts are th...
2017-07-24
23 min
Agile Amped Podcast - Inspiring Conversations
The Visual Story of Change | Drew Mattison
Visualizing work is something that Agilists are quite familiar with, but visualizing outcomes, in particular of large-scale change, is what Drew Mattison from XPLANE sits down with Agile Amped to discuss. Drew shares "the visual story of change" -- a powerful tool that can operate like a visual roadmap of not just the end state, but how to get there. Visualization takes the conversation from "Here's what we should do" to "Here's the work that we're doing." SolutionsIQ's CTO Evan Campbell hosts at Change Management 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana.About Agile AmpedThe Agile Amped podcast series brings Agile news...
2017-06-14
09 min
Agile Amped Podcast - Inspiring Conversations
Experiencing Agile with Tricia Broderick
Too often Agilists make pronouncements to their clients expecting them to be instantly true: no more multitasking, we are now Agile, you are now empowered. As anyone can attest, it’s one thing to say something like this and really another to make it true. Tricia Broderick, a CST with Agile for All, wants people to experience Agile first hand. Tricia uses hands-on experiences and exercises to drive home meaning, with exercises as simple as writing with your non-dominant hand. That shift is more real than simply saying, “Starting today, you’ll write with your non-dominant hand.” What this does is...
2017-06-12
00 min
Agile Amped Podcast - Inspiring Conversations
Reinventing the Leader Readiness Checklist | Keely Killpack
Author of "Change Rx for Healthcare" Keely Killpack shares the three components of overall change management: change readiness, the process of change management, and change adoption. Keely shares her experiences working as a change professional most recently in the healthcare sector, the topic of her book, which offers tools, like the Leader Readiness Checklist, that change agents and Agilists in any industry can use to help leaders effectively manage and lead through change.SolutionsIQ's Leslie Morse hosts at Change Management 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana.About Agile AmpedThe Agile Amped podcast series brings Agile news and events to life. Fueled...
2017-06-02
11 min
Agile Amped Podcast - Inspiring Conversations
Mary Connor Talks DocOps - Documentation at the Speed of Agile at Keep Austin Agile 2016
What is Agile documentation? For lots of Agilists the term seems counterintuitive since Agile doesn't do documentation. Instead Agile tends to find other ways of ensuring users are constantly delighted. In this episode of Agile Amped, Mary Connor argues that Agile documentation can be beneficial. She introduces the concept of a one-touch doc: a piece of writing that is true to the best of the creator's knowledge at that point in time and that may be helpful to other people but isn't maintained ad infinitum. Sometimes you may need to create a document that will be maintained forever and ever...
2016-07-06
14 min
AgileToolkit Podcast
APLN 2006 - Pollyanna Pixton - Agile Leadership
If you have not heard Pollyanna Pixton you are in for a treat. Not only does she have the best Cold War Super Hero name of all the agilists she is a great speaker. Enjoy this presentation that she gave to the Washington DC APLN chapter last year.This has been sitting on my hard drive for a long time and it needed to get out. Please do not be confused about the her reference to the Agile Conference it is a reference to last years conference. The Leadership Summit did sell out and you can hear some of t...
2007-06-12
00 min