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Cast Polymer Radio252: Recapping the Composites Fly-In with Dan NeumannOn this episode, Dan Neumann joins the podcast to discuss last week’s Composites Fly-In in Washington, DC. This event provided a unique setting for members of the Composites/ Cast Polymer industry to meet with Members of Congress and agency leadership and educate them on the importance and capabilities of these materials.
The post 252: Recapping the Composites Fly-In with Dan Neumann first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.2025-06-1828 min
Cast Polymer Radio252: Recapping the Composites Fly-In with Dan NeumannOn this episode, Dan Neumann joins the podcast to discuss last week’s Composites Fly-In in Washington, DC. This event provided a unique setting for members of the Composites/ Cast Polymer industry to meet with Members of Congress and agency leadership and educate them on the importance and capabilities of these materials.
The post 252: Recapping the Composites Fly-In with Dan Neumann first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.2025-06-1828 min
Composites WeeklyRecapping the ACMA’s Composites Fly-In with Dan NeumannOn this episode, Dan Neumann joins the podcast to discuss last week’s Composites Fly-In in Washington, DC.
This event provided a unique setting for members of our industry to meet with Members of Congress and agency leadership and educate them on the capabilities of composite materials.
The post Recapping the ACMA’s Composites Fly-In with Dan Neumann first appeared on Composites Weekly.The post Recapping the ACMA’s Composites Fly-In with Dan Neumann appeared first on Composites Weekly.
2025-06-1727 min
Agile Coaches' CornerAI: A New Thinking Partner in Agile Teams with Dan NeumannThis week, your host, Dan Neumann, discusses his perspective on the influence of Artificial Intelligence on Agile Teams. AI has created excitement and great expectations, undoubtedly changing how we perceive work and raising some concerns. In this episode, Dan dives deep into how Generative AI can impact Agile Teams’ work, describing AI’s use in this field and using valuable examples to describe several manners to incorporate AI to ease the work at different stages of an Agile process. Key Takeaways Generative AI, a new thinking partner to Agile Teams: There are s...2024-09-2716 min
Coffee With Kenobi: Star Wars Community & ConversationCWK Show #790: Rancho Obi-Wan's Steve Sansweet & Anne Neumann, plus Jim CummingsRancho Obi-Wan’s Steve Sansweet (Executive Chairman and Founder) and Anne Neumann (President and CEO) join me to share the exciting details of the Rancho Obi-Wan fundraiser in Seattle, Washington, on October 5th, 2024. We discuss the unique events and opportunities, items available at the auction, and much more. Plus, I catch up with legendary voice actor Jim Cummings (“Hondo Ohnaka”). Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi!__Join Dan Zehr and the Coffee With Kenobi family on the Disney Wish June 16th-20th, 2025, with our official travel partner, MEI/Mouse...2024-09-2637 minAgile Coaches' CornerMaximizing Team Autonomy while Maintaining Accountability in Agile Frameworks with Dan NeumannThis week, your host, Dan Neumann, is discussing how to maximize Team autonomy while maintaining accountability within Agile Frameworks. In this episode, Dan defines the importance of autonomy and accountability in Agile. He explains the challenge faced when too much autonomy leads to a lack of accountability while, on the contrary, too much control inhibits innovation and why leaders should prioritize this delicate balance. Key Takeaways What is Autonomy in Agile? Autonomy is the ability to self-manage, make decisions, and drive solutions. Give Teams the environment and support they n...2024-09-1318 minAgile Coaches' CornerTips for Managers to Help Agile Teams with Dan NeumannThis week, Dan Neumann, your host, dives deep into how Managers can support and help their Agile Teams. We often fall into common misconceptions, such as believing that self-managing Teams do not need Functional Managers or finding that the Manager’s role is not well defined, making it difficult to identify how he can assist an Agile Team. In this episode, Dan shares many valuable tips for Managers trying to find the best ways to help an Agile Team. Key Takeaways Tip No.1: Encourage Team Involvement. Involve the team in the sol...2024-09-0615 minAgile Coaches' CornerSeven Tips for Agile Facilitation with Dan Neumann and Justin ThatilThis week, your hosts, Dan Neumann and Justin Thatil, share seven tips for Agile Facilitation. Collaboration is necessary when solving a problem, and Agile Coaches and Masters work to enable a Team to cooperate. Every event is unique, which is why Facilitation could be considered a form of art. Key Takeaways Contextual Awareness: Teams and events are filled with unique variables that the facilitator cannot always anticipate; as a result, reading the overall atmosphere of a room and the individuals’ body language is a fundamental skill for Facilitators. Every Fac...2024-07-1237 minAgile Coaches' CornerProject Retrospectives: Book Exploration (Part 3) with Dan Neumann, Justin Thatil, and Mike GuilerThis week, Dan Neumann and Justin Thatil are joined by Mike Guiler to continue the discussion on Norman Kerth’s book Project Retrospectives. In this episode, they explore the last three chapters, which are filled with exercises to apply at Retrospectives, specifically when sensitive topics are to be addressed. Key Takeaways Some Retrospective activities are designed to address emotionally charged topics. Failure must be accepted and embraced in postmortem retrospectives; otherwise, no one would be open to discussing it. As a facilitator, try to find the highest leader available in...2024-05-3132 minAgile Coaches' CornerProject Retrospectives: Book Exploration (Part 2) with Dan Neumann, Justin Thatil, and Mike GuilerThis week, Dan Neumann and Justin Thatil are joined by Mike Guiler to continue their discussion of Norman Kerth’s book Project Retrospectives. In this episode, they dive deep into chapters 6, 7, and 8, analyzing some of the exercises and techniques described in the book and the immense value of learning to plan retrospectives for them to be fruitful. They close this conversation by addressing “postmortem” retrospectives and the importance of unpacking a failed project. Key Takeaways Chapter 6: Exercises and Techniques: There are many ways to facilitate retrospectives and this chapter describes several intenti...2024-05-2426 minAgile Coaches' CornerProject Retrospectives: Book Exploration with Dan Neumann, Justin Thatil, and Mike GuilerThis week, Dan Neumann and Justin Thatil are joined by Mike Guiler to share their continuous learning journey. They have been exploring the book Project Retrospectives written by Norman Kerth, and today, you will listen to them discussing chapters 3 to 5, where they dive deep into the role of Retrospective facilitators. They compare Norm’s guidance against their own experience and reflect how practices presented are still be relevant today as retrospectives are more widely practiced in the industry. Key Takeaways Retrospectives: Internal or external facilitators? You can be present without necessarily havi...2024-05-1721 min
carbon nanotube - Composites WeeklyDiscussing the Composites 2024 Fly-In with Dan Neumann of the ACMAOn this episode Dan Neumann joins us again to talk about the Composites 2024 Fly-In taking place next week (Feb 26-28) in Washington DC.
This event will provide a unique setting to meet with members of Congress and agency leadership to educate them on the valuable capabilities of composite materials.
You can learn more by visiting https://acma-org.my.site.com/flyin2024.
The post Discussing the Composites 2024 Fly-In with Dan Neumann of the ACMA first appeared on Composites Weekly.The post Discussing the Composites 2024 Fly-In with Dan Neumann of the ACMA appeared fi...2024-02-1522 minAgile Coaches' CornerHow can I scale Scrum? The Nexus Framework (Part 1) with Rich HundhausenThis week, your hosts, Dan Neumann, and Justin Thatil, welcome an external guest, Rich Hundhausen, software developer, Professional Scrum Trainer, and co-creator of the Nexus Framewokr for scaling Scrum. This episode is the first of two parts, in which they discuss the features of Nexus and when and how to implement it. Listen to this episode for a description of Nexus, how it started, and why it was developed. Rich, Dan, and Justin also dive deep into the definition of scaling, what is considered done, and the Nexus goal. Stay tuned for part two! 2024-01-2625 minAgile Coaches' CornerIs this Agile? with Dan Neumann and Justin ThatilThis week, Dan Neumann and Justin Thatil discuss Agility: How do you know if you truly are in an Agile environment? In this episode, they explore the meaning of Agile and the different features that make this framework unique, including Creativity, Teamwork, Mindset, Continuous Learning, and Psychological Safety. Key Takeaways Does Scrum allow creativity? The Scrum framework was designed for complex situations where creativity is necessary since there is no “one right way” to solve a problem. What does it really mean to be Agile? Agile: Able to mo...2023-12-2234 minAgile Coaches' CornerAgile Hybrid Working with Dan NeumannThis week, your host, Dan Neumann, is talking about a prominent topic: are the times of remote working about to end? Today, he is solo hosting this episode to assist you in navigating this new trend and successfully surviving these changes. In this episode, Dan discusses hybrid work and the trend of returning to in-person work. He shares some strategies to help Teams thrive in this new work scenario. Things are changing rapidly in this evolving landscape, and several companies require their staff to return to the office; listen to this episode and get some v...2023-12-0125 minAgile Coaches' CornerMastering Agile: Balancing Dreams, Budgets, and DisciplineDive into six rules for managing your product backlog with AgileThought’s Dan Neumann, Justin Thatil, and Mike Cooper. In the episode, Mike Cooper emphasizes the importance of managing expectations in Agile projects. The trio explores the principles of Agile scope management, the value of transparent communication, and the critical role of discipline in Agile success. 1. Analogy for Setting Expectations: - Mike Cooper emphasizes the importance of setting real expectations at the beginning of a project. - He uses an analogy of buying a dream house but having budget con...2023-10-2732 min
Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard OstlerEpisode 688: Dan Neumann, Gay, in a Mixed-Orientation Marriage, Father of 2 Beautiful GirlsMy friend Dan Neumann (Pediatrician, age 36, married father of 2, RM, lives in Roy Utah, no longer active in the church) joins us to share his powerful story. Dan talks about growing up in Elgin, IL, being very active in the Church, and knowing he was attracted to boys — but always expecting it would go away. Dan talks about silently suffering during these years with depression and suicidal ideation, while trying to compensate by being an overachiever.
Dan talks about how, because of his same sex attractions, his relationship with God struggled greatly. He felt that God is “not pleased with me”...2023-08-281h 25
Group Dentistry Now Show: The Voice of the DSO IndustryAldo Benedetto of Orthodontic Partners, Dan Smelter of D4C & Kevin Gladstone of OrthoFI / Abella AR join the GDN Show.Aldo Benedetto, Chief Operating Officer of Orthodontic Partners, Dan Smelter, Chief Revenue Officer of D4C Dental Brands & Kevin Gladstone, Director of National Account of Abella AR and OrthoFI join the GDN Show. The panelists discuss: Growing, supporting and scaling orthodontic services Changes in the specialty marketplace Challenges - hiring, RCM, & integration 3rd party vs. in-house solutions Much more To learn more about OrthoFi and Abella AR visit - https://orthofi.com/ or https://www.abellaar.com/ You can also contact Kevin Gladstone at kevin.gladstone@OrthoFI.com To reach Dan Smelter...2023-06-2549 minAgile Coaches' CornerWhat is Agile? with Sam FalcoDescription: This week, Dan Neumann shares the most downloaded episode from the Agile Coaches’ Corner podcast called What is Agile? where Sam Falco and Dan unpack the true meaning of Agile. You can’t miss it! Key Takeaways: Why was it necessary for the Agile Manifesto to be declared? What is the history behind it? It was created in reaction to what was happening in the software industry in 2001 (predominantly waterfall and other predictive methods with lousy track records for delivering on time). In response to “scope creep”...2023-06-2333 minAgile Coaches' CornerWhere is Agile Today? with Quincy JordanThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by Quincy Jordan. In this episode, Dan and Quincy discuss the current state of events for the Agile movement, they dive into an insightful discussion about what Agility really means and what the key elements are that make a sustainable transformation to Agile. Quincy and Dan share how Agile works when an organization is true to its principles, follows its manifesto, and embraces its mindset. Key Takeaways Agile impasse point: People are trying to decide whether Agile works or is it just smoke and mirrors.2023-03-1737 minAgile Coaches' CornerWhat Does It Really Mean to Be Agile? with Adam UleryThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by his colleague and repeated guest, Adam Ulery. In this episode, Dan and Adam are exploring the true meaning of being Agile, which is often a subject of discussion. Dan recently found the work of two researchers named Corey Baham and Rudy Hirschheim on the theoretical cores of Agile which provides valuable information about the identity of Agile. Key Takeaways What does Agile mean? The four cores of the Theoretical model on Agility in the mentioned research are validity, inspection and adaptation, working collaboratively, an...2023-01-1334 minAgile Coaches' CornerScrum(geons) and Dragons with Michael O’ReillyThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by Michael O’Reilly, SVP in IT within the financial services industry. In this episode, Michael, an avid board game player, shares the similarities between Dungeons and Dragons and potentially the Scrum Framework. Michael and Dan explore this interesting analogy. The entertainment world is huge and very profitable; it is a serious business for a lot of people who are employed in this field. Also, some fun games make work much more entertaining and the learning experience easier. Key Takeaways Scrum has a framework and...2022-12-3044 minAgile Coaches' CornerThe Beautiful Dance Between Artificial Intelligence and Scrum with Justin Thatil and Tarik SmajicThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by Tarik Smajic from Machine Learning Team and by Justin Thatil, an Agile colleague. Justin and Tarik are both Scrum Masters but Tarik’s work is in Artificial Intelligence or Machine learning. In this episode, they explore together with Dan, the differences and similarities between Scrum and AI as well as how they complement each other by sharing valuable case examples. Key Takeaways What makes AI Teams different from the Scrum framework? Scrum helps to reduce complexity, and certainly, machine learning is a very complex subject. Scrum is a w...2022-12-2335 minAgile Coaches' CornerMeasuring Successful Agile Transformations: How Agile Are You? with Mike Guiler and Eric LandesThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by two of his colleagues, Mike Guiler and Eric Landes, In this episode, they are answering a listener’s question: Senior Leaders want to measure how Agile they are, which will allow them to demonstrate if they are becoming more Agile. These Leaders are looking for metrics they can use that can show release frequency, show how responsive they are, and allow them to show or measure if what they are releasing is valuable to the customers. They would love to have numbers that they can update at the end...2022-11-2531 minAgile Coaches' CornerA Time to Be Thankful with Adam Ulery, Eric Landes, Andrea Floyd, Erica Menendez, and Kris ChaviousThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by Adam Ulery, Eric Landes, Andrea Floyd, Erica Menendez, and Kris Chavious. In this episode, they are celebrating Thanksgiving by sharing what they are thankful for from an Agile Perspective. Key Takeaways Adam is thankful for the great people he met in the Agile Community and for Dan for making this podcast! Andrea is reflecting on the previous year and shows her appreciation for those who show up with curiosity. Eric is thankful for being able to coach with two special colleagues. Kris stops to appreciate his Agile c...2022-11-1821 minAgile Coaches' CornerPowerful Questions Lead to Exceptional Outcomes with Ola TundeThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by his co-worker Ola Tunde. In this episode, Dan and Tunde are addressing a most important topic, which is the matter of learning to ask and identify powerful questions. Knowing how to frame a question correctly can lead to better outcomes; a leader needs to know how to make inspirational questions that will encourage paradigm shifts. Key Takeaways Framing a question correctly can deliver an outcome in three stages: curiosity, discovery, and introspection. How can you tell apart a regular and a powerful question? The right question will p...2022-11-1131 minAgile Coaches' CornerThe Annual Halloween Episode: Scary Good Agile Stories with Eric Landes, Andrea Floyd, Alba Uribe, Erica Menendez, and Justin ThatilThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by Eric Landes, Andrea Floyd, Alba Uribe, Erica Menendez, and Justin Thatil. In today’s episode, they are celebrating Halloween by talking about some scary good Agile Stories, unlike previous Halloween episodes where the lessons learned after challenges and difficulties were addressed, this time, you will hear about crazy great Agile experiences that are worth sharing. Key Takeaways Do you want to hear something scary? Doing Agile without digital tools! Feel the transformation. Don’t forget what Agile looks like from the interpersonal relat...2022-10-2832 minAgile Coaches' CornerAchieving Team Satisfaction with Mike Guiler and Justin ThatilThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by his colleagues Mike Guiler and Justin Thatil to talk about the dopamine and satisfaction that follow after accomplishing a goal; reaching a purpose is very satisfying and can be conquered in and out of the work environment. In this episode, Dan, Mike, and Justin explore the process of identifying the goal that you want to achieve from a behavioral and an outcome perspective, followed by working towards the objective, to finally arriving at the conquering of the goal and experiencing that rush of excitement we all enjoy so m...2022-10-2131 minAgile Coaches' CornerAgile vs. Waterfall with Dan NeumanThis week, Dan Neumann is talking about the frequent topic that when addressing Agile and Waterfall sometimes seems that it is used as a weapon to keep people away, and to advocate for the usage of one way (Agile or Waterfall) against the other. In this episode, Dan will explore how to begin a constructive conversation regarding moving forward using Agile or Waterfall when facing a challenge that needs to be overcome. Key Takeaways Agile vs Waterfall When deciding which approach to use, think about what the goals are, and th...2022-10-1422 minAgile Coaches' CornerFostering Accountability on an Agile Environment with Adam UleryThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by Adam Ulery to discuss the topic of accountability. In this episode, they address the concept of accountability that could sometimes be misunderstood and even carries some misconceptions. Adam and Dan talk today about how leaders can foster accountability in organizations and which practices are the most effective to support this work. During this insightful conversation, they dive deep into the meaning and extends of ownership, setting clear expectations, and the value of honoring vulnerability as a necessary exercise to avoid the fear of making mistakes. ...2022-10-0734 minAgile Coaches' CornerProfessional Coaching and Agile Coaching: Differences and Similarities with Justin Thatil and Erica MenendezThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by two of his colleagues, Erica Menendez and Justin Thatil, to talk about the intersection between Professional and Agile Coaching as well as their differences and similarities. In this episode, Justin shares his knowledge that comes from his own experience in the field of Professional Coaching that started 10 years ago. Dan, Erika, and Justin also explore the particularities of each role, the Agile and the Professional Coach, while exploring real-life scenarios and sharing powerful examples to illustrate both roles. Key Takeaways Professional Coaching: It is...2022-09-3025 minAgile Coaches' CornerContinuous Learning: Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills Training with Patricia KongThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by Patricia Kong in today’s episode. Patricia is the Product Owner, Enterprise Agility, and Learning Enablement for Scrum.Org. In this episode, Dan and Patricia are exploring a new training class Scrum is offering called Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills Training which is directed not just to Scrum Masters but for all levels including all leaders and Team members too. Key Takeaways What is Learning Enablement? It is the place to improve your profile and skills by learning from the experiences of the individuals who...2022-09-2332 minAgile Coaches' CornerHow Should a Scrum Master Enter a New Team with Justin Thatil and Erica MenendezThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by two of his colleagues Erica Menendez and Justin Thatil to today’s episode. This time, they are exploring the scenario when Scrum Masters enter a New Team, an event that Dan, Erica, and Justin know by experience. Listen to this episode to hear valuable real-life examples of how a Scrum Master can successfully transition into a new Team. Key Takeaways Duties that a Scrum Master needs to attend to when entering a new Team: A Scrum Master must establish his cred...2022-09-1632 min
AI and the Future of Work: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace, Business, Ethics, HR, and IT for AI Enthusiasts, Leaders and AcademicsKia Kokalitcheva, Axios tech reporter and co-author of the Pro Rata newsletter, discusses what Adam Neumann’s new company Flow means for the future of workKia Kokalitcheva, Axios tech reporter, is a Silicon Valley native who writes about tech news and culture. Among other things, she co-authors the popular Pro Rata newsletter (over 200k subscribers) with Dan Primack. Kia has covered many of the most iconic tech stories of the past decade as a writer at Fortune and VentureBeat prior to Axios which was just acquired by Cox Enterprises. Kia recently wrote about Adam Neumann’s new company, Flow. Hear Kia’s perspectives on how Flow could transform living like WeWork transformed working… and why she’s not scared that bots may take her job. 2022-09-1131 minAgile Coaches' CornerHelping an Organization Meet Its Needs with Dan NeumannThis week, Dan Neumann welcomes you to celebrate episode number 200! The Agile Coaches’ Corner Podcast began back in 2018 and the journey continues! During these years there were many guests, an increasing amount of listeners, and numerous Agile topics were explored. Thank you for being part of these first 200 shows! In this episode, Dan is exploring a typical situation: Trying to explain the benefits of the Agile ways to someone who is not immersed in the Agile field. Referring to the Agile principles, values, or even the Agile Manifesto won’t help stakeholders. Listen to this episo...2022-09-0918 minAgile Coaches' CornerAssorted Agile Questions with Michael GuilerThis week, Dan Neumann welcomes his colleague Michael Guiler to today’s episode. In this episode, they will be answering questions regarding several Agile topics, such as leadership, effective communication, Team readiness, best practices, motivation, and transparency, among others. Join this fun and insightful conversation with Dan and Mike! Key Takeaways What is a good-to-go technique to help leadership transition from being tactical to being more servant leaders? Enable people who are closer to the work to make decisions in their field. Ask questions instead of giving directions. Rewire the comm...2022-09-0221 minAgile Coaches' CornerBeing Agile at Home with Phillip LisenbaThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by Phillip Lisenba, who recently joined the Agile Thought Team. In this episode, Dan and Phillip are exploring how Agile ways could be applied to the home setting. The heart and soul of Agile can be used to achieve goals efficiently not only on a professional level but also at home in our personal lives. Listen to this episode to find many tips to reach your personal objectives with less effort! Key Takeaways First, make a list (without the things you do on daily ba...2022-08-2634 minAgile Coaches' CornerHow is agility present in your vacation? with Justin Thatil and Erica MenendezThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by Justin Thatil and Erica Menendez. In this episode, they are discussing the fun topic of vacations and how their planning and unfolding can be done in an Agile way. Dan, Erica, and Justin highlight the importance of always keeping your goals in mind, and considering the expectations of everyone involved in the plan. Listen to this episode and find out how following different Agile Principles can help you plan and enjoy your time off! Key Takeaways Have a goal for your vacations. Even if a proposed vacation l...2022-08-1933 minAgile Coaches' CornerChange is hard - so ACT with Compassion. Featuring Andrea FloydThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by Andrea Floyd to explore the concept of change. In this episode, Andrea and Dan talk about the critical importance of change, since as an Agilist, what needs to be embraced as always present is change. Change is involved in every part of an Agile journey, it is a way of working and a way of dealing with people. They also address the significance of being mindful of the impact change can have on people and the organization. Key Takeaways Change is constant, make it...2022-08-1229 minAgile Coaches' CornerFostering Trust By Honoring the Scrum Values with Jim Beale and Gerardo de la FuenteThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by Jim Beale and Gerardo de la Fuente to follow up on a conversation started in a previous episode where the constitution of a high-performing team was addressed and its direct relation with following the Scrum Values. In this episode, Jim, Gerardo, and Dan explore the importance of trust, and how it can only be encouraged by the presence and exercise of the Scrum Values in a Team. Key Takeaways What does the Scrum Guide say about trust? Trust is just an outcome of li...2022-08-0530 minAgile Coaches' CornerAgile Transformation with Christine BushThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by Christine Bush, a brand new Agile thinker. In this episode, Dan and Christine are discussing Agile Transformations. As Lyssa Adkins describes, an Agile Coach is someone who has seen lots of different success and failure patterns over time. Change is never easy, and that is the reason why Dan And Christine are diving deep into the necessary features of a well-conducted Agile transformation. Key Takeaways What is important when an organization is looking for an Agile Transformation? Transformations have to come from the to...2022-07-2930 minAgile Coaches' CornerStrategies to Approach Technical Debt with Michael CooperThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by Michael Cooper, Agile Thought’s Chief Architect. In this episode, Dan and Mike explore the topic resulting from the previous conversation they had regarding technical debt, which is, once you identify the debt, what do you do about it? Michael presents three possible strategies: the most common, the undesired, and lastly, the pragmatic and practical solution. Key Takeaways In response to technical debt, the first thing you can do is nothing. Not doing anything about technical debt is the path chosen by many peop...2022-07-2234 minAgile Coaches' CornerWhat Does a Scrum Master Do with A Very Mature Team? with Mariano Oliveti and Hal HogueThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by two guests, Mariano Oliveti, and Hal Hogue to talk about a topic that was inspired by a listener who recently was in a meeting where this question came up: What does a Scrum Master do with a Team that is very mature? In this episode, Dan, Mariano, and Hal explore the concept of the maturity of a Team; does the continuous learning journey ever reach an end? Can Scrum Masters fully accomplish their work? Listen to this episode to find the answers to these very thought-provoking questions. 2022-07-0837 minAgile Coaches' CornerWhat is Technical Debt? with Michael CooperThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by Agile’s Thought Chief Architect, Michael Cooper to explore the topic of Technical Debt. In this episode, Dan and Mike share how Technical Debt has become a dirty term among technical and non-technical people, where it can be considered to be a waste of time and money. Mike is here to demystify Tech Debt and talk about the necessary steps to take when encountering it, like finding its root cause and advancing a strategy to address it. Key Takeaways ● What can be some i...2022-07-0134 minAgile Coaches' CornerTackling Burnout with Ola TundeThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by his friend and co-worker Ola Tunde. In this episode, Dan and Tunde are exploring the matter of burnout, which sometimes is not that noticeable, and as a consequence, can pass unnoticed among co-workers. Burnout can result from many personal issues combined with the pressure of working in a small or big organization, and it can translate into a general loss of interest and motivation. Listen to this episode to find the difference between stress and burnout, and how to invest in yourself in order to rescue yourself from b...2022-06-2428 minAgile Coaches' CornerWhat Does a High-Performing Scrum Team Look Like? with Erica Menendez and Justin ThatilThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by two Agile colleagues: Erica Menendez and Justin Thatil. In this episode, they discuss the features of a high-performing Scrum Team and how this closely interacts with following and honoring the Scrum Values of openness, commitment, focus, courage, and respect. Dan, Erica, and Justin share valuable examples of their own Agile Journeys to define the main characteristics of a mature Scrum Team. Key Takeaways A great Scrum Team: Follows Scrum values: openness, commitment, focus, courage, and respect. Knows how to focus. Identifies the goal to...2022-06-1729 minAgile Coaches' CornerIs it Really Agile? with Gerardo De La FuenteThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by Gerardo De La Fuente to talk about Agile and what it looks like to really embrace this Agile methods. In this episode, Dan and Gerardo discuss those cases when Agile seems to be assumed but actually, it turns out to be just a shallow performance. Are people just showing up or joining with heart and soul in the Agile ways? Listen to this episode for a great synopsis of what truly is to embrace Agile. Key Takeaways ● Showing up vs Embracing Agile 2022-06-1031 minAgile Coaches' CornerKanban or Scrum? with Dan NeumannThis week, Dan Neumann, your host, is answering a very common question: Why would an organization use Kanban or Scrum?
In this episode, he explains the benefits of both approaches, describing each of them and identifying which of them is more suitable for an organization. Key Takeaways ● The kind of work an organization is doing will define the methodologies or approaches to take. ○ Scrum is an excellent framework for organizations that are doing complex work, as it is creating software. ○ If you are in conditions of uncertainty, you want...2022-06-0316 min
Mut an der HandMut an der Hand der Podcast - Folge 96 / Dan Monnier - "Leben im Moment"In Folge 96 spreche ich mit Dan (Daniel) Monnier. Dan arbeitet für ein Start up Unternehmen im Akustik Bereich und ist Radio Moderator. Seine Leidenschaft ist kochen und kommunizieren. Dan lebt in der Schweiz und liebt es zu reisen.
In dieser Folge sprechen wir über:
das Abenteuer Leben.
wieso Dan den sicheren Job - Bankangestellter gekündigt hat, um auf Reisen zu gehen.
die Leidenschaft kochen und genießen.
warum der jetzige Moment wichtig ist.
uvm.
Ich hoffe, dass dir diese Folge gefallen hat und du einen Stückchen mutiger geworden bist. Denn du kannst das auch...2022-05-2953 minAgile Coaches' CornerHow can I get Developers to try Agile Methods? with Eric LandesThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by Eric Landes to answer a listener’s question about development. Our listener asked: How can a non-technical Scrum Master or a Scrum Master introduce technical skills and practices to strongly opinionated engineers? In this episode, Dan and Eric are sharing how to shift the mindset from wanting to know it all about the design to one where emergence is embraced. They share practical tips and examples of real Agile scenarios to make change easier and lessen its costs. Key Takeaways ● How to help e...2022-05-2723 minAgile Coaches' CornerHow can the Scrum Master make the Daily Scrum more effective? with Hal HogueThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by Hal Hogue to talk about the Daily Scrum event. Dan and Hal are assessing this topic again after two years, a particular couple of years since much has changed due to the strike of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in regards to the workplace, making most of the work to be remote. In today’s episode, Hal and Dan are talking about the ways in which the Daily Scrum can be more effective by fostering transparency and flow to promote simplicity and focus. They also dive deep into the str...2022-05-1332 minAgile Coaches' CornerWhat Does a Scrum Master Actually Do All Day? with Hal Hogue and Michael GuilerThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by two of his Agile Thought colleagues, Hal Hogue and Mike Guiler to discuss a very particular question: What does a Scrum Master actually do all day? In this episode, Dan, Hal, and Mike start by exploring what a Scrum Master does not do, then they discuss the many hats a Scrum Master wears, and how these several duties impact a Team’s performance. A Scrum Master provides tools and autonomy and makes sure that each Team member knows their accountabilities and the reasons behind the work they do....2022-04-2234 minAgile Coaches' CornerHow Many Teams Can a Scrum Master Support? with Rosemary Atanga and Quincy JordanThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by two of his colleagues, Rosemary Atanga and Quincy Jordan. In this episode, they explore the answer to a very common question: How many teams can or should a Scrum Master Support? Dan, Rosemary, and Quincy talk about the role of a Scrum Master and how it is affected by supporting one, two, or even more Teams. They dive deep into many examples of when different ratios could work keeping effectiveness and a healthy environment as priorities. Key Takeaways How many teams can or should a Scrum Master s...2022-04-1539 minAgile Coaches' CornerSEAM: Leadership As the Key to Agility with Sarah Skillman and Mary DemainThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by two external guests today: Sarah Skillman and Mary Demain, both SEAM experts and Agile practitioners. In this episode, Dan, Sarah, and Mary are talking about SEAM (Socio-Economic Approach to Management) and how leadership is the key to Agility. Sarah and Mary share their extensive knowledge and experience working with SEAM, helping organizations identify the dysfunctions that are causing problems in their systems, and guiding them towards more efficient ways of operating, considering the social and financial aspects involved as both crucial and interconnected. Key Ta...2022-04-0843 minAgile Coaches' CornerHow do I Scale Agile without using SAFe? with Adam UleryThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by Adam Ulery to explore the topic of scaled approaches independent of embracing an industry framework. In this episode, Dan and Adam are discussing scaling without adopting an Agile framework like SAFe. They share the reasons organizations use industry frameworks to scale, dive deep into the characteristics of SAFe and other frameworks, and describe the principles that need to be prioritized while scaling, such as Clarity of Vision, Goal Alignment, Frequent Delivery of Value, Planning and Coordination, and Transparency. Key Takeaways SAFe is the most popular Agile framework f...2022-04-0137 minAgile Coaches' CornerPsychological Safety: The Key to Successful Teams with Dan NeumannThis week, Dan Neumann is diving deep into the topic of psychological safety, inspired by a couple of articles that got his special attention (references below). Dan is sharing in today’s episode the definition of psychological safety, its link to diversity in Teams and innovation, as well as some specific ways to foster psychological safety as the number one prerequisite for a successful Team. Key Takeaways What is psychological safety? Psychological safety is a shared belief that the members of a team won’t be rejected or embarrassed for speaking up with their ideas...2022-03-2520 minAgile Coaches' CornerWhat Agile Lessons can you learn from the Theater? with Dan NeumannThis week, Dan Neumann, your host, is sharing what he has learned from his continuous learning journey that brought him to acting classes several months ago and that now involves him getting a part as an actor in a play. Dan learned from his acting classes a lot of wisdom that can also be applied to Agility and in the delivery of value to the organization and he is sharing it in today’s episode. Key Takeaways ● Role clarity is crucial. ○ Expectations are related to the role you are playing. ○ Not...2022-03-1827 minAgile Coaches' CornerEmpiricism Beyond the Scrum Team with Misi EyetsemitanThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by his colleague Misi Eyetsemitan and together they are exploring the value of Empiricism beyond the Scrum Team. In this episode, Dan and Misi dive deep into the meaning of Empiricism and how it contributes to a Scrum Team predictability. Empiricism leads to more effective decision-making and is considered a powerful tool to manage expectations within an organization; you can’t miss this episode for a thoughtful discussion of its extent. Key Takeaways What is Empiricism? Empiricism is knowledge from experience and using that know...2022-02-2532 minAgile Coaches' CornerDos and Don’ts of a Scrum Master with Adam Ulery and Kris ChaviousThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by two of his colleagues, Adam Ulery and Kris Chavious. In this episode, Dan, Adam, and Kris are answering a listener who asked about the Dos and Don’ts of a Scrum Master. They cover topics such as culture, how to handle time boxes, meetings, and the challenging role of a Scrum Master removing impediments, among others. Key Takeaways ● Dos for a Scrum Master: ○ As a Scrum Master, you bring the culture to the team. People share more when they are comforta...2022-02-1131 minAgile Coaches' CornerBest Practices for Change Management with Andrea Floyd and Adam UleryThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by two of his Agile Coach’s colleagues, Andrea Floyd and Adam Ulery. In this episode, Dan, Andrea, and Adam are answering a listener’s question who is just entering the role of a Scrum Master in the organization he works for and realized that it’s going through the consequences of a lack of the application of the ADKAR model. This listener asks for help in order to prevent his team from completely crashing and burning with the adoption of the SAFe methodology tasked by the leadership. ...2022-02-0432 minAgile Coaches' CornerChange Fatigue: Is It OK to Pause the Continuous Improvement Journey? with Eric LandesThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by a colleague, friend, and Professional Scrum Trainer, Eric Landes. In this episode, Dan and Eric are answering a listener’s question that arises from an episode in which Change Fatigue was discussed; the listener wants to hear more about cases observed of Change Fatigue in Teams and Organizations and how they can be dealt with. They wonder if it is ever OK for a team on the path to Agility to say: “We made a really good progress; let’s take our foot off the pedal of continuous improve...2022-01-2127 minAgile Coaches' Corner2022: Getting Agile Teams Off To a Good Start with Quincy JordanThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by a repeated guest, Quincy Jordan. Today they are talking about the vital importance of getting Agile Teams and initiatives off to a good start. In this episode, they discuss the things that need to happen outside the Teams and that also need to involve them, what elements are required to support the Team and what to expect from them. Listen to this episode to learn more about how to support a Scrum Team to have the best start possible. Key Takeaways Management should su...2022-01-0727 minAgile Coaches' CornerAgile Change Part 2 with Adam UleryThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by Adam Ulery to continue the conversation in regard to Organizational Change. In the previous episode, they discussed the first two steps proposed by the ADKAR Model for Change Management (Awareness and Desire), and today they follow with Knowledge, Ability, and Reinforcement. Key Takeaways What does Knowledge Building look like? Training and education are needed to help people get the knowledge they are going to need to be successful in this change. The mindset component is a major part of an Agile Transformation; this mindset involves a different w...2021-12-3137 minAgile Coaches' CornerChristmas Eve: A Time for Awareness and Desire Leading to Agile Change with Adam UleryThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by Adam Ulery to accompany you on Christmas Eve in an Agile way. This time of the year is for reflection, to be grateful about the blessing of the year as well as a time to think about what wants to be changed and improved. This episode is the first of two where Adam and Dan talk about organizational change management and present the steps involved in the ADKAR Method: Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability, and Reinforcement as they dive deep into the first two steps: Awareness and Desire. 2021-12-2433 minAgile Coaches' CornerAgile Leadership with Ola TundeThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by Ola Tunde to talk about Agile Leadership; this is certainly a recurrent topic, but a needed one, since it is easy not to really have leadership in place as part of an Agile Journey or even some organizations’ leaders don’t really know how to contribute. In this episode, Ola and Dan share the differences between a manager and a leader, and the features that define a great leader, as the necessary piece for an organization to really thrive. Key Takeaways Managers are not ne...2021-12-1029 minAgile Coaches' CornerThanksgiving: A Scrum Master’s Role as a Teacher with Jesus Gerardo de la Fuente GarciaThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by a first-time guest and AgileThought colleague Jesus Gerardo De La Fuente Garcia. Thanksgiving is here, and a lot of what Coaches and Scrum Masters do is about giving. In this episode, Dan and Gerardo dive deep into the role of a Scrum Master as a teacher, leaving for a future episode the two other roles, being one as a coach and the other as a mentor. They explain the meaning of a team, the values implied in it, and how a Scrum Master can foster a safe environment f...2021-11-2633 minAgile Coaches' CornerUser Story Mapping: Why, Who, What, and How with Alba Uribe and Michael GuilerThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by two AgileThought colleagues, Alba Uribe and Michael Guiler, to explore the concept of User Story Mapping. In this episode, Dan, Alba, and Michael are diving deep into different approaches to starting backlog; they describe the benefits of story mapping and explain why it is a great tool to achieve a shared understanding throughout the whole team. Listen to this episode to achieve a comprehensive understanding of Story Mapping with various examples that will help you put this concept into practice. Key Takeaways ● Why...2021-11-1931 minAgile Coaches' CornerWhat is Agile Leadership? with Ola Tunde and Lucy LinThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by his colleagues at AgileThought, Ola Tunde and Lucy Lin. In this episode, they explore the true meaning of Agile Leadership. They dive deep into the core of an Agile Leader, someone who can foster a safe environment where a team feels free to speak up, innovate, and take action. Dan, Ola, and Lucy discuss the value of balancing the left and the right sides of the Agile Manifesto, as well as providing strategies for leaders to become more Agile. This episode contains lots of great analogies, real examples, and valuable book recommendations...2021-11-1232 minAgile Coaches' CornerHalloween Special: Scary Scrum Stories with Hal Hogue and Erica MenendezThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by Hal Hogue and Erica Menendez, colleagues and consultants at AgileThought. In this episode, they are delivering a Scary Stand Up as a special edition for Halloween. Get ready for a unique, funny, and terrifying show where they are diving deep into how frightening certain aspects of an Agile life can be, from Daily Scrum to Sprint plannings. Dan, Hal, and Erica are sharing valuable examples and giving great tips and suggestions to enhance the daily work and move towards the set goals in an authentic Agile way. 2021-10-2935 minAgile Coaches' CornerThe Book Club: Work on Your Continuous Learning Journey with Andrea Floyd and Hal HogueThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by two AgileThought colleagues, Andrea Floyd and Hal Hogue. In this episode, Dan, Andrea, and Hal are talking about the books that have been influential to them and what they learned from them. Continuous learning is a crucial piece of the work at AgileThought, and this is why today, you are invited to this special space called The Book Club. Key Takeaways Books that bring new ideas to the practice: A fairly common book that you should not take for granted: Turn the Ship Ar...2021-10-2234 minAgile Coaches' CornerScrum Cling-ons and Culture Shift with Chris PipitoThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by Chris Pipito, Agile Coach, to talk about Scrum cling-ons and culture shift. In this episode, Dan and Chris are talking about the aspects that cling to the Scrum framework and really impede organizations’ ability to shift cultures from where they were to a point where there are more Agile stands using the Scrum structure. Dan and Chris dive deep into the roles of Scrum, the struggles faced when trying to achieve a culture shift, the real purpose of sprint reviews, and how to narrow stories (instead of splitting the...2021-10-0837 minAgile Coaches' CornerDiversity in Teams with Andrea Floyd and Buyi KalalaThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by two AgileThought colleagues, Andrea Floyd and Buyi Kalala, to explore the topic of diversity in teams. In this episode, Dan, Andrea, and Buyi talk about some of the challenges they have encountered in regards to diversity, sharing their observations, and experiences in regards to how diversity can enhance the work of a team but also highlighting the real challenges that come with it. Key Takeaways Diversity: benefits, challenges, and how to promote it. People often make assumptions about looks, accents, and other traits, th...2021-10-0134 minAgile Coaches' CornerExploring Psychological Safety and Danger with Ola TundeThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by Ola Tunde, who is a principal consultant in AgileThought Company. In today’s episode, Ola and Dan discuss the topic of psychological safety and psychological danger; they dive deep into the meaning of these two concepts, providing valuable and practical examples. Psychological safety needs to be promoted by leaders to foster innovation and to create a better atmosphere where employees can express themselves in an authentic way without fearing failure, but on the contrary, embracing every mistake as a learning opportunity. Key Takeaways What...2021-09-2431 minAgile Coaches' CornerFinding the Rock Star Team with Quincy JordanThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by Quincy Jordan, who is a Director, Innovate-executive advisor, and a recurrent contributor to the Agile Coaches’ Corner. Today Dan and Quincy are exploring a very interesting topic often brought up by organizations: Which team is the Rock Star Team? In this episode, you will hear about how to identify the best team, avoiding common mistakes such as measuring teams on their velocity or delivery rates, and also, how to understand what an organization really wants when they ask for the best team. Key Takeaways...2021-09-1732 minAgile Coaches' CornerAgile Metrics That Make Your Ears Prick Up with Quincy JordanThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by Quincy Jordan, Director of the Innovative Line of Service at AgileThought. In this episode, Dan and Quincy dive deep into the topic of metrics, especially in the aspects that should be taken under special consideration while running an Agile Team. These Agile experts go through different areas in which metrics can be applied such as: Velocity and why leaders tend to be interested in it, Number of stories, testing, and how much ahead is healthy for a team to be, The value of tracking points per person in a team, and The...2021-09-0338 minAgile Coaches' CornerHow Long Should A Sprint Be with Dan Neumann and Sam FalcoThis week, Dan Neumann and Sam Falco are together to talk about sprint duration. A common question is “How long should my sprint be?” followed by the classic consultant answer… “It depends.” Today, Dan and Sam are sharing the definition of sprint and how you can decide the right length of a sprint for your team. They explore different sprint durations, from less than a week up to a month, and how to pick the one that benefits everyone on the team. Key Takeaways What is Sprint in Scrum? Sprints are the hear...2021-08-0639 minAgile Coaches' CornerAligning Strategy with Execution with Adam UleryThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by a recurrent guest, Adam Ulery, to talk about the importance of aligning strategy with execution as a necessary step to reach the top-level vision at an organization. The lack of alignment between strategy and execution is often seen among leadership teams and portfolio management teams and is manifested in program and delivery teams as well. This deficiency is mostly perceived as a symptom, not realizing that is the root cause. In this episode, Dan and Adam discuss some of the root causes of the lack of alignment, they s...2021-07-1828 min
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2021-07-1836 minAgile Coaches' CornerHow to Increase Employee Engagement with Michael GuilerIn this episode, Dan Neumann is joined by a return guest and AgileThought colleague, Michael Guiler. Mike has been an agile coach for over 15 years and has experience helping geographically dispersed organizations (in both the business and technology fields) to transform and better achieve their goals. For the last year and a half, Mike has been with AgileThought as an Agile Consultant. Together, Dan and Mike are discussing employee engagement and what organizations and leadership can do to improve it. Mike shares 2020 employee engagement statistics, what creates engagement, the differences between managers and leaders (and w...2021-06-2534 minAgile Coaches' CornerWhat Is Agile?Dan and Sam have covered a lot of ground in previous episodes about agility but never the full scope of what exactly is considered agility. Many people have their own unique definitions of what agile is and what it looks like…but when you really dig in, these are often ways that do not seem to be in alignment with the Agile Manifesto or principles. So, in this week’s episode, Dan and Sam are diving into another fantastic listener question to address this topic! Chris on Twitter asked, “What is agile?” They take a deep dive...2021-04-0228 minAgile Coaches' CornerSpotify, Schmotify: Do Your Own Agile ThinkingThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by his co-host, Sam Falco, principal trainer and professional scrum trainer at AgileThought. Together, they’re exploring a question that was sent in by a listener. They asked Dan and Sam to share their take on “the Spotify Model.” The popularized model was first introduced in 2012 by the whitepaper, “Scaling Agile @ Spotify” and described a “people-driven, autonomous approach for scaling agile that emphasizes the importance of culture and network.” Often, organizations will look at a successful company and say, “How can we emulate what they do?” rather than...2021-03-2626 minAgile Coaches' CornerEntering a New Organization as a Scrum Master with Sam Falco & MC MooreThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by two fellow AgileThought colleagues — Sam Falco, a Principal Trainer, and M.C. Moore, a Team Agile Coach. Together, they explore the topic of Scrum mastery — specifically, being a Scrum Master new into an organization. There’s a lot of excitement — but also many potential pitfalls — that come with entering a new group as a Scrum Master. And as someone who joined AgileThought just six months ago, M.C. Moore, in particular, has a lot of experience in this area! He shares his top tips on what to do as you enter a ne...2021-02-1934 minAgile Coaches' CornerAgile and the Importance of Connecting the “Whole” with Ola BergThis week, Dan Neumann is excited to be joined by Ola Berg who is joining virtually all the way from Sweden! Ola is a Change Strategist and Agile Guide for Nimbletribe with a vision that every workplace should be a safe and exciting environment where people look after each other and are super productive — and not because he believes we should be superhumans, but because of the great procedures, collaborations, and culture we can achieve through agility. In Dan and Ola’s conversation, they discuss Agile and the importance of connecting the “whole”; the mindset, the proce...2020-12-1138 minAgile Coaches' CornerThe Power of Words with Dan NeumannOn this week’s ‘solocast’ of the Agile Coaches’ Corner, Dan Neumann wants to talk a little bit about words and phrases! If you had a magic wand and could change any word or phrase in relation to Scrum and agility, what would it be? In this episode, Dan shares the four words and phrases that he would change for all Scrum teams — and, if it were possible, why he would like to see them go away, altogether! Key Takeaways Resources vs. People Don’t confuse the people on your...2020-08-2811 min
The Bicultural Podcast"Let's just respect and actually cherish our differences" | Interview with Dan HarrisIn the seventh episode of season 1, Janina Neumann interviews Dan Harris, managing director of HymnSheet Limited, and vice president of Cheltenham Chamber of Commerce. Listen to the 'Over Here, Over There' podcast.This episode will give insight intoDan's story about being biculturalThe difference in business across culturesImportant skillsets for the workplaceIf you enjoyed this episode, please review, subscribe, and share with others :). Your support means a lot!Get in touch with Janina from The Bicultural Podcast: hello@janinaneumanndesign.co.uk2020-08-1742 minAgile Coaches' CornerHow to Effectively Use Agility Metaphors with Dan NeumannIn today’s ‘solocast’ of the Agile Coaches’ Corner, Dan Neumann is exploring the art of metaphors. Metaphors can be a powerful tool to illustrate important ideas and concepts of agility — if used well. Dan shares the pros and cons of using metaphors in an agile setting, how to use them effectively whatever your role may be, and how metaphors can be a really powerful tool to add to your arsenal, regardless of what level you’re at in the organization and who you’re trying to communicate with. Key Takeaways What is a...2020-08-1419 minAgile Coaches' CornerAndrea Floyd on How to Start Finishing with ScrumIn this week’s episode, Dan Neumann is joined by special guest and AgileThought colleague, Andrea Floyd! Andrea is an enterprise agile transformation consultant at AgileThought. Andrea has 25 years of experience in software development and management. She is an innovator who has led multiple organization-wide scaled agile implementations, and she has also architected innovative solution strategies and roadmaps across many frameworks (including Scrum, Kanban, and the Scaled Agile Framework). Last week on the podcast, Dan and Quincy Jordan were exploring the topic of getting to ‘start’ as a Scrum team and overcoming the inertia of being s...2020-06-1931 minAgile Coaches' CornerQuincy Jordan on Transformations Amid DisruptionsThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by repeat guest and AgileThought colleague, Quincy Jordan! Quincy is a Principal Transformation Consultant and Agile Competency Lead who has been with AgileThought for just over two years. Prior to AgileThought, Quincy was the transformation lead for Pivotal’s Atlanta office, where he consulted with clients to help them reach enterprise scale. Quincy also served as a principal consultant and agile coach at SCRUMstudy.com for over six years. In their discussion today, Dan and Quincy are talking all about disruptions in these unprecedented times. Right now, disruptions, especially in...2020-05-2926 minAgile Coaches' CornerUnderstanding the Scrum@Scale Framework with Michael McGreevyThis week on the podcast, Dan Neumann is joined by his collaborator Sam Falco and special guest, Michael McGreevy! Michael is an Enterprise Agile Coach at Grow Financial and is a Certified Scrum Professional, Agile Leader, and Scrum@Scale Practitioner. A couple of episodes back, Christy Erbeck shared some of her beliefs and understanding around the scaled Agile framework, SAFe. That fascinating conversation led hosts Dan and Sam along a journey to discovering other scaling frameworks. So, in today’s episode, they’re continuing their conversation around scaling and taking a look at Scrum@Scale! Micha...2020-02-1445 minAgile Coaches' CornerLeading an Organization Transformation: A Practices-based Approach vs. A Culture-Based Approach, with Eric LandesThis week on the podcast, Dan Neumann is joined by AgileThought colleague and return guest, Eric Landes! Eric Landes comes from a DevOps background and originally started as a developer. Currently, he serves as a Senior DevOps Consultant, ALM Director, and Solutions Architect at AgileThought. In today’s episode, Dan and Eric are discussing organization transformation. If you haven’t already heard Agile Coaches’ Corner ep. 59, “The Four C’s of Organizational Culture,” you should tune into that first, as this episode makes reference to it. Today’s episode, however, is asking the question of whether an orga...2020-01-2424 minAgile Coaches' CornerHow to Get Past the Two-Week Shelf Life of Your New Year’s ResolutionWith just days before the new year, your host, Dan Neumann, figured it’d be the perfect time to discuss New Year’s resolutions! Many people set New Year’s resolutions, but the problem is: they don’t keep them. Some research even says that only 8% of people actually achieve the goal they’ve set out for. Many of these goals don’t even reach a two-week shelf life before many people give up. But why is this? In today’s podcast, Dan Neumann sets out to find the answer! He takes a look at what’s inherent...2019-12-2713 minAgile Coaches' CornerGetting to ‘Done’ Within a SprintToday Dan Neumann will be focusing on the topic of getting to ‘done’ within a sprint. Getting an increment to ‘done’ is really challenging — even for Scrum teams that have been working for a while. So it is especially challenging for folks that are new to Scrum and sprinting all together. Even at the longest duration of a sprint (which is one month), it can fly by incredibly fast! So if you’re used to really long delivery cycles with long requirements, think about how fast a two-week sprint will go! So how might we get...2019-11-0817 minAgile Coaches' CornerAgile & Scrum Question and AnswerFor this week’s episode, your host Dan Neumann is shaking things up! He’ll be answering some of the frequently asked questions that often come up in his work as well as some miscellaneous questions on Quora on the themes of Agile and Scrum. In his coaching, Dan often finds that there are a lot of misconceptions, questions, or themes that continuously come up. Throughout this podcast, he’s hoping that the selected questions today will add some value to your own practice! Some of the questions include: “What resources would be good reading for an Ag...2019-10-0421 minAgile Coaches' CornerAgile Assessments: A Helpful Remedy or Harmful Toxin?This week, your host, Dan Neumann, is going solo! He’s going to be talking about Agile assessments, and — using medical terminology — discuss whether it’s a helpful remedy or harmful toxin. If someone is receiving the right medication for the right ailment, it can be absolutely lifesaving. But if you take that same medication and apply it to the wrong circumstance, it can be incredibly detrimental — such as a toxin, poisoning your system. Dan views Agile assessments in a similar way. They can be super helpful tools for organizations that are trying to understand their curre...2019-05-0318 minAgile Coaches' CornerScrum and Empirical Process Control with Sam FalcoIn today’s episode, Dan Neumann is joined by Sam Falco once again! Sam is Dan’s colleague at AgileThought and is an Agile Coach and Certified Scrum Professional with an extensive background leading Agile development teams. In a previous episode, Sam and Dan discussed games and why Scrum works for people from a gaming-standpoint and helps drive engagement. In this episode, they’re discussing empirical process control and how it makes Scrum work from a getting-things-done standpoint! Sam shares some of the lessons he has learned as a Scrum master (both ear...2019-04-2636 minAgile Coaches' CornerDr. Jeff Thompson on Values-Based LeadershipThis week, Dan Neumann is joined by Dr. Jeff Thompson. Jeff is the Executive Advisor and Chief Executive Officer Emeritus at Gundersen Health System as well as a pediatrician, author, and speaker on values-based leadership. His experience in leadership is extensive — with his role as CEO at Gundersen Health System for 14 years being especially remarkable. During his tenure at Gundersen Health System, they had been recognized across the country for their high-quality patient care. In his book, Lead True: Live Your Values, Build Your People, Inspire Your Community, Jeff illustrates how a true leader puts the...2019-04-0532 minAgile Coaches' CornerExploring the DevOps Movement with Sean DavisToday on the Agile Coaches’ Corner, your host, Dan Neumann invites on Sean Davis to explore the DevOps movement. Sean is one of Dan’s colleagues at AgileThought and is a DevOps expert and frequent conference speaker. He has been a Business Transformation Consultant at AgileThought for nearly two years now and previously was a Technical Advisor at InterContinental Hotel Groups. In this episode, Dan and Sean explore the background and history behind DevOps, where they believe it is headed in the future, the enablers that help teams be most effective with DevOps, important mindsets to br...2019-01-2533 minAgile Coaches' CornerExploring Expert Facilitation Tips with Adam UleryJoining Dan Neumann today is returning guest, Adam Ulery, a colleague of his at AgileThought. Adam is a perpetually curious, continuous learner who is always willing to encourage others to try new things (as he very often does himself). As a Sr. Agile Coach and multifamily investor, he’s very focused on helping organizations clarify and meet their business outcomes and loves to help companies become resilient and rediscover their curiosity. This week, Dan and Adam explore some facilitation tips. Facilitation is an incredibly important skill for many different roles, so in t...2019-01-1836 minAgile Coaches' CornerExploring an Experimental Mindset with Adam UleryIn today’s episode of the Agile Coaches’ Corner, your host, Dan Neumann, and his guest, Adam Ulery, will be exploring an experimental mindset. Adam is one of Dan’s colleagues at AgileThought. Adam is a perpetually curious, continuous learner who is always willing to encourage others to try new things (as he very often does himself). He’s a Sr. Agile Coach and multifamily investor. He’s focused on helping organizations clarify and meet their business outcomes and loves to help companies become resilient, rediscover curiosity, and change their traditional approach to business. Dan and Adam e...2018-12-2023 minAgile Coaches' CornerDo Scrum Well Before Scaling!Welcome to the first episode of Agile Coaches’ Corner, by AgileThought — the podcast for practitioners and leaders seeking advice to refine the way they work and pave the path to better outcomes. Your host is Dan Neumann, agile coach and expert. This episode, Dan is joined by his fellow coach and colleague, Sam Falco, to explore the importance of doing Scrum well before scaling. They answer key questions in regards to scaling Scrum, address dysfunctions in Scrum that can derail a scaling effort (and how to avoid them), the importance of integrating engineering practices and techn...2018-11-2325 min