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Bry Willis
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BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Agile Self-Organising Teams
In this segment, I share some thoughts on Agile's self-organising teams. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. Transcript available for this segment: http://barcvox.com/2023/01/24/agile-self-organising-teams/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2023-01-24
04 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
What's the Story, Morning Glory?
In this segment, I rant about the use and misuse of story points within the Agile framework. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. Transcript available for this segment: http://barcvox.com/2023/01/24/whats-the-story-morning-glory/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2023-01-24
04 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Weighted Average of Dimensions for Initiatives
In this segment, I layout how to create a weighted average of dimensionalised initiatives to prioritise competing requests. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. Transcript available for this segment: http://barcvox.com/2023/01/21/weighted-average-of-dimensions-for-initiatives/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2023-01-22
05 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
SAFe Value Stream Mapping
In this segment, I share my perspective on SAFe (Scalable Agile Framework) and its poor value generation prospects. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. Transcript available for this segment: http://barcvox.com/2023/01/19/safe-value-stream-mapping/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2023-01-20
05 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Software Solution Problems
In this segment, I share my discuss the difference between traditional management and trusted management necessary for agility. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. Transcript available for this segment: http://barcvox.com/2023/01/10/software-solution-problems/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2023-01-10
05 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Disadvantages of Agile
In this segment, I'll share my thoughts on the disadvantages of Agile as a software development framework / methodology. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. Transcript available for this segment: http://barcvox.com/2022/12/28/disadvantages-of-agile/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2022-12-29
06 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Competitive Advantage of Not Adopting Agile
In this segment, I'll discuss why you should not adopt Agile as a software development framework / methodology. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. Transcript available for this segment: http://barcvox.com/2022/12/27/competitive-advantage-of-not-adopting-agile/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2022-12-28
03 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Agile Training Is a Waste of Money
In this segment, I'll tell you how to save a lot of money by not taking Agile or Scrum training. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. Transcript available for this segment: http://barcvox.com/2022/12/27/agile-training-is-a-waste-of-money/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2022-12-28
05 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
(Fr)agile
In this segment, I share my perspective on agility rather than Agile™ in software product delivery. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. Transcript available for this segment: http://barcvox.com/2022/12/25/fragile/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2022-12-26
06 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Giving up on Agile
In this segment, I start early fulfilling my New Year's resolution to talk less about Agile™ and more on agility. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. Transcript available for this segment: http://barcvox.com/2022/12/16/giving-up-on-agile/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2022-12-17
06 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
It's the System, Stupid
In this short segment, I remind the listener that it's more likely your organisation has broken processes than derelict employees. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. Transcript available for this segment: http://barcvox.com/2022/12/16/giving-up-on-agile/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2022-12-17
03 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
What’s the story with story points?
In this short segment, I share my perspective on what some enterprises get horribly wrong with story points in Agile estimation. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. Transcript available for this segment: http://barcvox.com/2022/12/15/whats-the-story-with-story-points/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2022-12-16
03 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings
What is real? What is true?
In this segment, I ask what is the difference between what is real and what is true. This podcast is an extension of the Philosophics blog, where you can find related content. This episode can be found here: https://philosophicsblog.wordpress.com/2022/11/29/what-is-real-what-is-true/ If you'd like to support this blog and related sites, consider becoming a Patreon patron. Subscribe to the Philosophics YouTube channel. Cheers!
2022-11-30
06 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings
Instead Laugh
In this very short segment, I share my story about a toddler who chooses laughter over fussing. This podcast is an extension of the Philosophics blog, where you can find related content. This episode can be found here: https://philosophicsblog.wordpress.com/2022/05/06/instead-laugh/ If you'd like to support this blog and related sites, consider becoming a Patreon patron. Subscribe to the Philosophics YouTube channel. Cheers!
2022-11-29
01 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings
God Be in my Head
In this short segment, I talk about the metaphor of God through the prayer/poem/hymn God Be in My Head. This podcast is an extension of the Philosophics blog, where you can find related content. This episode can be found here: https://philosophicsblog.wordpress.com/2022/11/28/god-be-in-my-head/ If you'd like to support this blog and related sites, consider becoming a Patreon patron. Subscribe to the Philosophics YouTube channel. Cheers!
2022-11-29
02 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings
Whence Morality?
In this abbreviated segment, I share my perspective on the origins of morality by considering both rational Kantian and sentimental Humean perspectives. Or or it something else or more? This podcast is an extension of the Philosophics blog, where you can find related content. If you'd like to support this blog and related sites, consider becoming a Patreon patron. Subscribe to the Philosophics YouTube channel. Cheers!
2022-11-28
03 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings
Systematic Violence
In this segment, I share my thoughts on why imposed systems and bureaucracies are a form of violence. Blog post: https://philosophicsblog.wordpress.com/2022/11/25/systematic-violence/ If you'd like to support this blog and related sites, consider becoming a Patreon patron. Subscribe to the Philosophics YouTube channel. Cheers!
2022-11-25
05 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Citizen Developer
In this segment, I share my perspective on the citizen development trend and why it may prove to be counterproductive. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. Transcript available for this segment: http://barcvox.com/2022/11/24/citizen-developer/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2022-11-25
06 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Professional. Competent. Congenial.
In this segment, I share my perspective professionalism as well as competence and congeniality. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. Transcript available for this segment: http://barcvox.com/2022/11/21/rad-agility/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2022-11-23
04 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
RAD Agility
In this segment, I share my perspective on RAD as being superior to Agile in enterprise settings as well as some personal experiences. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. Transcript available for this segment: http://barcvox.com/2022/11/21/rad-agility/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2022-11-21
06 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings
Path to the Fall
In this segment, I share my perspective on this historical journey from the Protestant Reformation and the Enlightenment to the Modern Condition that includes theretofore schizophrenia. I also share a personal online encounter with Stephen Hicks, author of Explaining Postmodernism. The transcript and images for this segment can be found on the blog: http://philosophicsblog.wordpress.com/2022/11/21/path-to-the-fall/ This podcast is an extension of the Philosophics blog, where you can find related content. If you'd like to support this blog and related sites, consider becoming a Patreon patron. Subscribe to the P...
2022-11-21
07 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings
Music Property
In this abbreviated segment, I share my thoughts on intellectual property rights and recommend a video on this topic as it relates to music. Thelonius Monk on the piano is the cover image. The written blog version of this episode can https://philosophicsblog.wordpress.com/2022/11/19/music-property/ This podcast is an extension of the Philosophics blog, where you can find related content. If you'd like to support this blog and related sites, consider becoming a Patreon patron. Subscribe to the Philosophics YouTube channel. Cheers!
2022-11-20
03 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings
Humans Ruin the Economy
In this abbreviated segment, I share my perspective on Artificial Intelligence and governance. This podcast is an extension of the Philosophics blog, where you can find related content. Find this episode here: https://philosophicsblog.wordpress.com/2022/11/20/humans-ruin-the-economy/ If you'd like to support this blog and related sites, consider becoming a Patreon patron. Subscribe to the Philosophics YouTube channel. Cheers!
2022-11-20
03 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings
Justin Hawkins Gets It
In this segment, I comment on Juston Hawkins getting his audience into the moment. Referenced post: https://philosophicsblog.wordpress.com/2022/11/10/justin-hawkins-gets-it/ This podcast is an extension of the Philosophics blog, where you can find related content. If you'd like to support this blog and related sites, consider becoming a Patreon patron. Subscribe to the Philosophics YouTube channel. Cheers!
2022-11-10
01 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings
Most Interesting
In this segment, I comment on a recent interview interaction about the most interesting person. Referenced post: https://philosophicsblog.wordpress.com/2022/11/10/most-interesting/ This podcast is an extension of the Philosophics blog, where you can find related content. If you'd like to support this blog and related sites, consider becoming a Patreon patron. Subscribe to the Philosophics YouTube channel. Cheers!
2022-11-10
03 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings
Underrepresented Class
In this segment, I comment on the lack of workplace diversity for right-hemisphere-dominant people. Referenced post: https://philosophicsblog.wordpress.com/2022/11/10/underrepresented-class/ This podcast is an extension of the Philosophics blog, where you can find related content. If you'd like to support this blog and related sites, consider becoming a Patreon patron. Subscribe to the Philosophics YouTube channel. Cheers!
2022-11-10
05 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Discipline or Domain?
In the segment, I outline the basic skills of a Business Analyst and discuss what skills are most useful in hiring. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. Transcript available for this segment: http://barcvox.com/2022/11/02/discipline-or-domain/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2022-11-03
09 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Where Goes Strategy?
In the segment, I discuss the meta of business architecture, enterprise architecture, and where strategy components fit in. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. Transcript available for this segment: http://barcvox.com/2022/11/01/where-goes-strategy/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2022-11-02
08 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings
Bang the Jrum Slowly!
In this segment, I comment on a video by Dr Geoff Lindsey explaining some English morphology. Referenced video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2X1pKEHIYw This podcast is an extension of the Philosophics blog, where you can find related content. If you'd like to support this blog and related sites, consider becoming a Patreon patron. Subscribe to the Philosophics YouTube channel. Cheers!
2022-10-30
03 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings
English Weak Forms
In this segment, I comment on a video by Dr Geoff Lindsey explaining weak forms of the English language. This podcast is an extension of the Philosophics blog, where you can find related content. If you'd like to support this blog and related sites, consider becoming a Patreon patron. Subscribe to the Philosophics YouTube channel. Cheers!
2022-10-30
02 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings
Dissecting Time
In this segment, I discuss Pink Floyd's classic track, Time, written by Roger Waters as part of their Wish You Were Here album. This podcast is an extension of the Philosophics blog, where you can find related content. If you'd like to support this blog and related sites, consider becoming a Patreon patron. Subscribe to the Philosophics YouTube channel. Cheers!
2022-10-29
08 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings
SUMMARY: The Matter with Things: Chapter Eight: Creativity
In this segment, join me on my journey reading The Matter with Things. I provide a summary and share my thoughts on the eighth chapter, Creativity, which discusses the importance of the right hemisphere in true creativity. This podcast is an extension of the Philosophics blog, where you can find related content. If you'd like to support this blog and related sites, consider becoming a Patreon patron. Subscribe to the Philosophics YouTube channel. Cheers!
2022-10-28
12 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings
Music Is Life
This is a personal story about nourishing children with the gift of music. YMMV. This podcast is an extension of the Philosophics blog, where you can find related content. If you'd like to support this blog and related sites, consider becoming a Patreon patron. Subscribe to the Philosophics YouTube channel. The video for this content is available on YouTube. Cheers!
2022-10-19
06 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Why Blended Agile Fails
In the segment, I discuss why Waterfall and Agile don't mix. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. Transcript available for this segment: http://barcvox.com/2022/10/17/why-blended-agile-fails/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2022-10-18
05 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Questioned Integrity
Except for the most cut and dry business ethics, they are too flexible to be useful, too open for interpretation. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. Transcript available for this segment: http://barcvox.com/2022/10/09/questioned-integrity/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2022-10-09
05 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Per my last email…
In the segment, I share my thoughts on why "Per my last email" may not come across as you might intend it. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. Transcript available for this segment: http://barcvox.com/2022/10/06/per-my-last-email/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2022-10-06
03 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Jira is Monkey Business
In the segment, I ask why hiring managers require Jira experience. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. Transcript available for this segment: http://barcvox.com/2022/10/05/jira-is-monkey-business/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2022-10-06
02 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Your Agile Transformation Will Fail
In the segment, I discuss why your enterprise Agile transformation will fail. Full stop. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. Transcript available for this segment: http://barcvox.com/2022/10/04/your-agile-transformation-will-fail/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2022-10-05
10 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Agile, Oil, and Water
In the segment, I discuss why Agile and "Business" don't mix. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. Transcript available for this segment --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2022-10-03
06 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
A walk through the BIZBOK
In this segment I provide an overview of how A Guide to the Business Architecture Body of Knowledge (the BIZBOK Guide) views Business Architecture. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. Transcript to this segment: http://barcvox.com/2022/09/27/a-walk-through-the-bizbok/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2022-09-27
05 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Analysts and Architects: What's the difference?
In this segment I explain the differences between certain analyst and architect roles in an enterprise setting. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. The transcript to this segment can be found here: http://barcvox.com/2022/09/26/analysts-and-architects-whats-the-difference/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2022-09-26
07 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Ageism or What?
In the segment, I ponder whether ageism is a real phenomenon or if it is just a manifestation of something else. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can find related content. Episode Transcript: http://barcvox.com/2022/09/14/ageism-or-what/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2022-09-14
05 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings
BOOK REVIEW: Logic Made Easy: How to Know How Language Deceives You by Deborah Bennett
In this segment I review Deborah Bennett's book Logic Made Easy: How to Know How Language Deceives You by Deborah Bennett Hi, I’m Bry. This podcast is an extension of my Philosophics blog at http://philosophicsblog.wordpress.com, where I write about philosophical topics that I find interesting. I also engage in political and economic conversations. You can support me by becoming a Patreon patron at https://www.patreon.com/philosophics
2022-08-31
08 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Which Regional English Accent Do You Prefer?
Which Regional English Accent Do You Prefer? 1. I prefer the Australian 2. I prefer the British 3. I prefer the Indian 4. I prefer the United States 5. I prefer my region. Where is it? 6. I don't speak English Leave a comment, and don't forget to let me know what your reference accent is, and your preferred listening accent. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2022-08-23
01 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Opportunistic Recruiters
In this segment I share my experiences working with the opportunistic recruiters, who take a more deliberate approach to look for people with certain skills instead of looking to fill a particular role. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. The transcript to this segment can be found here: http://barcvox.com/2022/08/18/opportunistic-recruiters/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2022-08-18
05 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
In the Name Of
Imagine a world where a company started referring to their fry cooks as chefs or another calling their meter maids detectives. In this segment I discuss how companies are hijacking the business architect title and applying it to other roles like business analyst and technical project manager and how this dilutes communication value. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. This segment can be found here: http://barcvox.com/2022/08/17/in-the-name-of/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2022-08-18
04 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Transformation Transplantation
Kidney transplants have a failure rate of about one in three whilst business transformations fail at a rate higher than two in three. What can we learn from the realm of organ transplantation that might help to improve the success rate of business transformations? Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. http://barcvox.com/2022/08/11/transformation-transplantation/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2022-08-11
04 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Four Cs — Capability, Competence, Competency, and Capacity
I consider these four Cs to be critical to think about when assessing the maturity of an entity. Capability models are as important as business models, org structures, and operating and governance models. In the segment, I highlight the meanings of these with examples. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. http://barcvox.com/2022/04/23/four-cs-capability-competence-competency-and-capacity/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2022-04-23
10 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Lessons Learnt at DataRobot
After almost a year of working at DataRobot, we're parting ways. In this segment, I share some learnt lessons. Come listen, and whilst you're here, take a look around at some other Barcvox content or find me on LinkedIn. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2022-04-22
09 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
In Defence of Project Managers
Despite failing at a rate of over 70%, project manager may still have a role under the right conditions. In this segment, I share my perspective on this. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. http://barcvox.com/2022/01/29/in-defence-of-project-managers/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2022-01-29
05 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Agile? Say No to Project Managers
Is your organisation still considering staffing Agile projects with project managers? You're likely setting yourself up for failure. In this segment, I share my perspective on this. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. http://barcvox.com/2021/12/05/agile-say-no-to-project-managers/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-12-06
05 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Transition from Waterfall to Agile
Is your organisation considering transitioning from Waterfall to an Agile software development framework? In this segment, I share my perspective on this. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. Ref: http://barcvox.com/2021/11/26/transitioning-from-waterfall-to-agile/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-11-26
11 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Agile Doesn’t Use Critical Path
In this abbreviated segment I share a story of a consultancy aptly reminds us that Agile does not use critical pathing. But this consultancy also has a dirty little secret. Join me for a short story about a Wagile experience I recently encountered. Follow along on my blog at Barcvox.com, where you can read this and related topics. http://barcvox.com/2021/10/24/agile-doesnt-use-critical-path/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-10-24
03 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings
Postmodern Labyrinth
In this segment, I use the Classic myth of the Labyrinth as a device to explore the rift between Modern and Postmodern philosophical perspectives. Postmodernism aptly critiques Modernism, but Moderns don't like it. To ignore the critique is to put your head in the sand. Hearing it creates a cognitive dissonance that needs to be assuaged. Join me as I share my perspective. This podcast is a production based on blog posts shared at Philosophics blog, most notably the post named Postmodern Labyrinth. This podcast is an extension of the Philosophics blog at http://philosophicsblog...
2021-10-17
06 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Dashboards. Reports. Abuse.
Dashboards can be an extremely effective device to monitor progress of performance, but poor design considerations limit realised value. In the segment I share my perspectives on dashboards, reports, and an analytics maturity framework. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can find this transcript as well as related content. Ref: http://barcvox.com/2021/09/23/dashboards-and-reporting/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-09-23
11 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings
Equality. Equity. Egality.
A meme depicting the difference between equality and equity has been circulating the internet for years. In the segment, I share my perspective on these as well as the myriad others that have spawned in response, both for and against the notion. the companion blog at http://philosophicsblog.wordpress.com, where you can find the transcript for this episode along with accompanying images and commentary on related topics. https://philosophicsblog.wordpress.com/2021/09/07/egality/. Patreon site: https://www.patreon.com/philosophics YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjiu3TlvFJw59SDByK0-yCg
2021-09-09
08 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Agile Short: Customer Satisfaction
In this 12-part series, I share my perspective on each of Agile's 12 underlying principles in these abbreviated segments. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can find related content. http://barcvox.com/2021/07/29/agile-short-customer-satisfaction/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-07-29
02 min
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Agile is not a project management framework
Discover why Agile is not a viable project management approach and why you should not consider adopting it as such. This is the topic of this segment. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can find related content. Ref: http://barcvox.com/2021/07/18/agile-is-not-a-project-management-framework/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-07-18
08 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
User Inexperience
Bad user design is a blight on productivity, and yet it often goes unchecked, or the performance drag goes unnoticed. I share my thoughts, including two of the worse offenders, HireRight and Epic software. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can find related content. Ref: http://barcvox.com/2021/05/25/user-inexperience/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-05-25
07 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Employment Recruiters
Employment recruiters come in all colours and stripes. I share my experiences and perspectives on some recruiters I've encountered as well as my thoughts on HireRight, the background-checking service. What experiences can you share? Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can find related content. Ref: http://barcvox.com/2021/05/24/employment-recruiters/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-05-24
09 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Innovation Station
Does your organisation innovate? In this abbreviated segment I share my perspective on organisational innovation—from true innovation, which may not be as desirable as you might first assume to Luddites, who refuse to innovate, and in between, which is where you should probably be. Follow along at BarcVox.com, where you can find content on related topics. Come join me. Ref: http://barcvox.com/2021/05/24/innovation-station/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-05-24
05 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings
Zombies or Free Will
The topic is the absence of free will debate. If there is no free will, does it even matter? This podcast is an extension of the Philosophics blog at http://philosophicsblog.wordpress.com, where you can find related content. Patreon site: https://www.patreon.com/philosophics YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjiu3TlvFJw59SDByK0-yCg
2021-05-23
04 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Minimum Viable Products: to MVP or not MVP?
Minimum Viable Product is the Agile way to deliver product, but not everybody agrees, and one size does not necessarily fit all. In this segment, I respond to the detractors. Come join me, and let me know how you feel and what you think. Shakespeare would be proud. As always, follow along on BarcVox, where you can also find related content. Ref: http://barcvox.com/2021/05/20/mvp-or-not-mvp/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-05-20
06 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Minimum. Viable. Product.
What makes a Minimum Viable Product minimally viable? In this abbreviated segment I share my perspective on MVPs and how they differ from POCs. Come follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can find my perspective on related content. Ref: http://barcvox.com/2021/05/19/minimum-viable-product/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-05-19
05 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Change. Complex.
Change management is difficult, and the difficulty increases proportionally with scale and complexity. In the segment I share my perspective on this in regard to the Lippitt-Knoster Model. Come listen. You'll be glad you did. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. http://barcvox.com/2021/05/15/complex-change/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-05-16
09 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Outcomes. Output.
Is your organisation focused on measuring outcomes or output? Don't ignore output, but the priority should be measurable outcomes. In this segment, I share my perspective on this. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. http://barcvox.com/2021/05/14/outcomes-output/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-05-14
10 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Agile. Scale.
Agile is not scalable. Full stop. In this segment I illustrate this by referencing group intercommunication and organisational design theories. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can find links to additional resources and related content. Ref: http://barcvox.com/2021/05/07/agile-scale/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-05-07
10 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Smart. User. Story.
Agile user stories may be improved by following the INVEST method. SMART goals become objectives. In this segment I review INVEST and SMART. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can also find related content. Ref: http://barcvox.com/2021/05/06/smart-user-story/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-05-06
10 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings
Ownership and Democracy
Many people conflate ownership with control, but this is a limited perspective. This perspective bleeds in democracy, where there is only an illusion of control. I discuss this in this brief segment. Come listen. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://philosophicsblog.wordpress.com/2021/05/04/ownership-and-democracy/ This podcast is an extension of the Philosophics blog at http://philosophicsblog.wordpress.com, where you can find related content. Patreon site: https://www.patreon.com/philosophics YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjiu3TlvFJw59SDByK0-yCg
2021-05-04
03 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Thinking. System Thinking.
Business and organisation transformation requires system thinking, yet this approach seems to fall short in execution. In the segment I share my perspective and experience as well as metaphors involving bikes, something I haven't ridden since I was 10, so let's take this path together. Follow along on BarcVox, where you can also find related content. Ref: http://barcvox.com/2021/04/28/thinking-system-thinking/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-04-29
09 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Personal: Value
In this segment, I share an experience with the sunk cost fallacy. A also share a story about personal worth and wage premiums. Follow along on BarcVox, where you can also find related content. Ref: http://barcvox.com/2021/04/27/personal-value/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-04-27
08 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Agile. Value. Mapping.
The Agile Manifesto calls for working software over comprehensive documentation, but how much is enough, and how much is too much? In this segment, I share my thoughts on how to consider value stream mapping as an approach to determine this for your team or organisation. Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can find links to additional resources and related content. Ref: http://barcvox.com/2021/04/25/agile-value-mapping/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-04-25
07 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Modern. Portfolio. Theory.
In this segment, I share my thoughts on portfolio theory relative to innovation in both enterprise and product situations. Follow along on BarcVox, where you can also find related content. http://barcvox.com/2021/04/22/modern-portfolio-theory/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-04-23
09 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Short: Product Owner. Evolution.
In this abbreviated segment, I question an account of the evolution of the Agile Product Owner and share my perspective. Follow along on BarcVox, where you can also find related content. Ref: http://barcvox.com/2021/04/15/product-owner-evolution/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-04-16
07 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Short: Product. Owner. Proxy. Discretion.
Is it ever okay to have a proxy product owner, and can a product owner role be filled by a consultancy, someone in IT, or some other non-employee? In the segment I share my perspective on this. Follow along at Barcvox, where you can also find related content. Ref: http://barcvox.com/2021/04/15/product-owner-proxy-discretion/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-04-15
04 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Short: Certification. Dilemma.
Sometimes hiring entities require credentials, but are they really necessary? Do they help the hiring manager determine if a candidate is qualified? If not, what purpose do they serve? In this segment, I share my thoughts and experience on the need for Agile credentials? Come join me for a short rant. Follow along on Barcvox, where you I share my thoughts on this and related topics. ref: http://barcvox.com/2021/04/15/certification-dilemma/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-04-15
06 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Enterprise. Agile. Fail.
Agile development and an Agile mindset are still all the rage, and it's still an en vogue buzzword. But actions speak louder the words. Most organisation do not and cannot do Agile, so they do blended Agile and scalable Agile. This implementations are ant-patterns. Follow along on the BarcVox blog, and visit for my take on related topics: http://barcvox.com/2021/03/14/blended-agile-is-an-anti-pattern/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-04-04
11 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Short: Culture. Shock.
75 to 85% of large-scale transformations fail. What does it take for an organisation to realise that its baby is ugly? Culture is a substantial albatross holding back your organisation. So, what does it take for a company to admit—collectively and individually—that there's a problem? To be even more blunt, what does it take to see that its probably not just rough around the edges. It doesn't just need a tune-up. It more likely needs a complete overhaul. You may even need to rebuild or replace the engine. Join me for a short opinion piece. Feel...
2021-04-03
06 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Defining Enterprise Business Architecture
What is enterprise business architecture? Listen to this segment and find out. Come join me. Follow along with this podcast on the BarcVox blog: Defining Enterprise Business Architecture. There you will find a transcript as well as illustrations to help you better understand the topic. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-04-03
09 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Is Enterprise Transformation Failure Inevitable?
Enterprise transformation projects have a failure rate of 70%. Failure is a part of business. It's a function of risk. It happens, but does it have to be for this project? And does it have to be now? Join me as I discuss why large projects fail at this rate and ways to think about solutions. Follow along with this segment on the blog... There, you can find information on related topics. http://barcvox.com/2021/03/11/is-enterprise-transformation-failure-inevitable/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-04-03
12 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Product. Owner. Manager.
There's often confusion between the roles of product owner and product manager. Who holds the higher position and why? In this segment I discuss the history of these two roles and offer my perspective on the topic. Read the transcript on BarcVox.com or find other related content. http://barcvox.com/2021/04/03/product-owner-manager/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-04-03
08 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
What if it didn’t matter?
Large transformation projects fail at an alarming rate, but what if it didn't matter? In this segment, I share my thoughts on why organisations continue to fail to transform. These failures serve to keep the failure rate around 85%, but what if they never intended to succeed? What if these transformation efforts are merely performative signalling, and the lack of real scope and intent is deliberate? Follow along with this segment on BarcVox. http://barcvox.com/2021/03/29/what-if-it-didnt-matter/ There, you can also find content on this and related topics. --- Send in a voice me...
2021-03-30
07 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Enterprise. Business. Architecture.
Does your organisation have a business architecture function with an enterprise vantage? Where does Enterprise Business Architecture belong in your organisation? It's not where you might think, and it probably isn't where it resides now. Join me and I share my thoughts. What are yours? Follow along on BarcVox.com, where you can find the segment and related content: http://barcvox.com/2021/03/16/business-architecture-where/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-03-25
10 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Short: Blind Watchmaker
In this short segment, I discuss why consultants are more than just people who tell you the time from your own watch. Join me. No watches were harmed in the making of this segment. Follow along with the transcript to this segment on BarcVox, where you can also find related content: http://barcvox.com/2021/03/21/blind-watchmaker/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-03-21
03 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Agile. Product. Owner. Scrum. Master.
What should be the role of an Agile product owner and a scrum master? And what should a small company do that finds it difficult to cost-justify paying for a full-time scrum master? This question was asked recently on LinkedIn. Listen to this segment for my response, the transcript if which is available on BarcVox.com: http://barcvox.com/2021/03/19/agile-product-owner-scrum-master/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-03-20
11 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Inside. Outside. Consult.
Your organisation understands the role of a strategy or innovation consultant, but do you create this competency inside your organisation, or do you seek help from outside? What are the pros and cons of these approaches? In the segment I share my perspective on this whilst sharing some stories from my travels along the path. Follow along with a written transcript at the BarcVox.com blog: http://barcvox.com/2021/03/19/inside-outside-consult/ There, you can also find interesting related content. Check it out. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
2021-03-20
13 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Customer. Experience.
Who owns your customers? In this segment, I make a case that every company needs a CXO, a Chief Experience Officer. Join me on BarcVox to hear what that means and why. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-03-18
09 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Enterprise. Architecture. Structure.
There are many ways an enterprise architecture discipline can be structure in an organisation, but I suggest that some configurations are more effective than others. The position I take is that business architecture and information architecture are not merely business-oriented functions. They should be owned and operated by the business and be paired with solution or technology architects on the technology side. Listen, and let me know your take. An accompanying transcript with graphical content is available on BarcVox.com: http://barcvox.com/2021/03/16/business-architecture-where/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...
2021-03-16
10 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings
Behind the Scenes: Meet Remy and Cassidy
Take a listen to virtual voice actors Remy and Cassidy to understand what you might have missed.
2021-03-14
01 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Frictionless
How does your organisation live up to the promise of a frictionless customer experience? In the segment, join me as I discuss what it means to be frictionless and what frictions might be getting in your way. Follow along this segment on BarcVox or visit the blog for related content. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-03-12
08 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Adoption. Culture.
In this segment, we discuss the business of corporate culture and its effect on enterprise business transformation. Follow along on the blog, and visit BarcVox for more content related to enterprise business architecture and transformation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barcvox/message
2021-03-11
09 min
BarcVox. The voice of enterprise business architecture and more.
Welcome to BarcVox
BarcVox. The voice of business architecture and more. My name is Bry Willis. Here you can find my thoughts on topics ranging from business transformation strategy to enterprise business architecture to transformation implementation and adoption. I view transformation through a customer experience lens to solve business challenges and leveraging technology to enable solutions. Here I share decades of my experience in corporate and management consulting contexts, from my beginnings as a technologist through to my time as a consultant and advisor. So join me on this journey and see...
2021-03-09
00 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings
The Truth about Truth
You can't handle the truth! In this episode I discuss the issues with the notion of truth relative to objective reality and the challenges we face trying to assert a concept as being true. This audio treatment tracks the blog post that can be found here: The Truth about Truth This podcast is an extension of the Philosophics blog at http://philosophicsblog.wordpress.com, where you can find related content. Patreon site: https://www.patreon.com/philosophics YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjiu3TlvFJw59SDByK0-yCg
2021-03-09
12 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings
Behind the Scenes: Adverts
In this Behind the Scenes snippet, I discuss my choice to monetise these podcast episodes.
2021-03-08
01 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings
Opiates of the Masses
In this abbreviated episode, I reflect on Carl Hart and his book Drug Use for Grown-Ups, both of which are discussed in an Atlantic magazine article. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://philosophicsblog.wordpress.com/2021/03/02/opiates-of-the-masses/ This podcast is an extension of the Philosophics blog at http://philosophicsblog.wordpress.com, where you can find related content. Patreon site: https://www.patreon.com/philosophics YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjiu3TlvFJw59SDByK0-yCg
2021-03-08
05 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings
Behind the Scenes: Cassidy Can't
In this snippet, I relate how my text-to-speech voice talent falls flat and his difficulty pronouncing the noun can and the last name of Jean-François Lyotard.
2021-03-08
01 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings
Metanarrative Problems
Postmodernism was summarised by Lyotard as having an incredulity toward metanarratives. What does this mean? What are metanarratives, and why harbour incredulity toward them? Play this episode and listen to my perspective. Visit the Philosophics blog to read this episode or other related materials. This podcast is an extension of the Philosophics blog at http://philosophicsblog.wordpress.com, where you can find related content. Patreon site: https://www.patreon.com/philosophics YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjiu3TlvFJw59SDByK0-yCg
2021-03-07
04 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings
Workplace Diversity
This episode is based on a blog post named Diversity of Thought, but the content has been refined and adjusted for this podcast series. This episode has been updated with a segment about Dr Cornel West's denied request for tenure by Harvard University. Join me and listen to my thoughts about the problem of diversity in the workplace and how the current focus is disingenuous. This podcast is an extension of the Philosophics blog at http://philosophicsblog.wordpress.com, where you can find related content. Patreon site: https://www.patreon.com/philosophics ...
2021-03-07
09 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings
Illusion of Democracy
Democracy is an old friend, but it may also be an anachronism. Does democracy have substance, or is it past its prime and merely provide an illusion of control? Join me as I share my perspective. This podcast is a production based on blog posts shared at Philosophics blog, most notably the post named More Illusion. This podcast is an extension of the Philosophics blog at http://philosophicsblog.wordpress.com, where you can find related content. Patreon site: https://www.patreon.com/philosophics YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjiu3TlvFJw59...
2021-03-07
10 min
Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings
Discovering Postmodernism
Join me as I explore the fundamental core of postmodernism or as I prefer to label it, disintegrationism. It is an audio rendering of a blog post I wrote in January 2021. This podcast is an extension of the Philosophics blog at http://philosophicsblog.wordpress.com, where you can find related content. Patreon site: https://www.patreon.com/philosophics YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjiu3TlvFJw59SDByK0-yCg DISCLAIMER: Please note that I am new to Anchor by Spotify, and I experienced several issues in the text-to-speech process. At the start, th...
2021-03-06
16 min