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The White PillBoxShepard the Voluntaryist Interviews MarkClick here for the video link on YouTubeIn this fun cross-over episode, I was interviewed by Shepard the Voluntaryist on his show. Shepard recently appeared on The White Pillbox, and he graciously invited me onto his show. As usual we had a great time in this 2-part interview.Please check out Shepard’s content:Shepard's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thestoicvoluntaryistThe Openlyvoluntary.com homepage has an ordered list of reading, viewing and listening material that Shepard recommends to help people come out of their mythology and become critical th...2025-07-081h 12
Brandschutz To Go - News, Tipps und Anekdoten aus der Sicherheitstechnik#158 MOBS - die Mobile Brandmeldeanlage - mit Mark Heim
🔥 Mobile Brandmeldeanlage – was ist das eigentlich?
Hast du auch gedacht, Brandmeldeanlagen sind immer fest installiert?
Dann geht’s dir wie Stephan Wenzel! In der neuen Folge von „Brandschutz To Go“ spricht er mit Mark Heim von der C.M. Heim GmbH über ein System, das oft übersehen wird – dabei aber extrem wichtig sein kann!
🎪 Ob bei Großevents, auf Baustellen oder als Übergangslösung:
Mobile Brandmeldeanlagen sind flexibel, schnell einsatzbereit und retten im Ernstfall Leben.
👷♂️ Mark Heim ist nicht nur Hersteller, sondern auch Normen-Experte – und erklärt,
🔹 wann mobile Anlagen Sinn machen
🔹 wo sie eingesetzt werden
🔹 wie sie gewartet werden
🔹 und...2025-06-1619 min
Impact PricingUnderstanding Context-Driven Pricing: The Key to Maximizing Willingness to Pay with Mark StivingMark Stiving is a pricing expert and the host of the Impact Pricing podcast, where he explores the intricate relationship between pricing, value, and context. With a wealth of experience in pricing strategies, Mark is passionate about helping companies maximize their revenue through effective pricing techniques. Steven Forth is the co-founder and Managing Partner at Ibbaka, a leading pricing strategy consultancy. With deep expertise in B2B SaaS pricing and value-based pricing models, Steven has been at the forefront of pricing innovation for over two decades. He's passionate about the intersection of pricing strategy, customer value, and...2025-06-0926 min
Mark Leslie Lefebvre – Stark ReflectionsEpisode 419 – Seeing The Beauty with Artist, Photographer, Graphic Designer, and Music Aficionado Stephan GaydosMark has a conversation with his life-long best buddy Steve Gaydos about art, beauty, photography, music, and so much more in a conversation recorded on their recent Canadian East Coast road trip. Links of Interest: Manuscript Report (Mark's affiliate link) Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Mark's YouTube channel Mark's Stark Reflections on… Continue reading Episode 419 – Seeing The Beauty with Artist, Photographer, Graphic Designer, and Music Aficionado Stephan Gaydos2025-06-0649 min
Stark Reflections on Writing and PublishingSeeing The Beauty with Artist, Photographer, Graphic Designer, and Music Aficionado Stephan GaydosMark has a conversation with his life-long best buddy Steve Gaydos about art, beauty, photography, music, and so much more in a conversation recorded on their recent Canadian East Coast road trip. Links of Interest: Manuscript Report (Mark's affiliate link) Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Mark's YouTube channel Mark's Stark Reflections on Writing & Publishing Newsletter (Signup) An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and Libraries The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf...2025-06-0649 min
SPCs UnleashedWhat the State of SAFe Survey Actually Tells Us (and What it Doesn't)
“Information is crucial. If you use it the wrong way, it’s the wrong data—it will influence your actions in a drastic way.” —Stephan Neck
In this episode, the Unleashed crew—Mark Richards, Ali Hajou, Stephan Neck, and Nikolaos Kaintantzis—bring a practitioner’s lens to the latest State of SAFe survey. Instead of glossing over findings or defaulting to boosterism, they pull apart the data, the context, and the stories those numbers can (and can’t) tell. Ali keeps the conversation grounded, Niko brings fresh metaphors and questions, and Mark and Stephan bridge the gap between framework theory and lived experien...2025-05-2653 minSPCs UnleashedFrom Framework to Fieldwork: Making Sense of SAFe’s New Disciplines“The disciplines are about problem solving. They’re a way to navigate to knowledge… Different people love to find their knowledge different ways.” — Mark Richards
Introduction
SPCs Unleashed returns with a stepwise, hard-nosed look at the new Scaled Agile “disciplines” announced in Sorrento—an architectural shift intended to make the framework more usable, less dogmatic, and ultimately more valuable in the context of enterprise change. With Mark Richards guiding the connection points and Stephan Neck leading the inquiry, the team (joined by Nikolaos “Niko” Kaintantzis) explores what this modular reframe really means for practitioners and transformation leaders invested in real agi...2025-05-2650 minSPCs UnleashedValue Stream Mapping: When it Works, and Why it Fails“There are at least four different versions of a process: how managers believe it operates, how it's supposed to operate, how it really operates, and how it could operate.” —Mark Richards
Introduction
This episode begins with beach envy and ends with facilitation mastery. In between: a sharp, field-grounded discussion about Value Stream Mapping—its purpose, practice, and perils.
Ali, Stephan, and Mark trace their own learning curves, revisit facilitation misfires, and offer clear-eyed advice to SPCs who want more than “a map on the wall.” They’re not trying to convince anyone that Va...2025-05-0249 min
Paul am Puls107 Mark TantzMark Tantz, COO, DERTOUR Central Europe GmbH
Der Reiseexperte über das starke Wachstum der Buchungszahlen und den Trend zur Frühbuchung trotz eingetrübten Konsumklimas, die Veränderungen von Reisedauer und -preis im Zeitverlauf sowie europäischen Vergleich, den Aufholprozess der Fernreisen nach der Pandemie, die besonders nachgefragten Destinationen und Bemühungen der Reiseveranstalter, dort „overtourism“ zu vermeiden, die Bedeutung der Nachhaltigkeit für Reisende, die Veränderungen der Pauschalreisen durch das „Baukastenprinzip“, aber dennoch notwendige „Frischzellenkur“, den Nutzen von KI für die Vorauswahl von Reisen in der „Inspirationsphase“ des Kunden, den Mehrmarkenansatz und Versuch der DERTOUR die Wertschöpfung durch eigen...2025-04-3040 min
WorkARound - Der Podcast über die digitalen Kollegen der Zukunft#011 - Interview mit Stephan 🇩🇪heute trifft sich manus und le chat
Ich habe mit Stephan über so viele Dinge gesprochen, es wäre nicht fair einzelne PUnkte in den Shownotes hervor zu heben. Daher lade ich Euch ein die Folge einfach anzuhören ;)
In meiner Eigenwerbung hatte ich Euch auch angekündigt ein paar Bücher zu verlinken, das möchte ich jetzt auch tun !
Kuenstliche Intelligenz für Senioren
KI im Bildungsalltag
Apple Intelligence im Unternehmen
Roman: Im Netz der Zukunft
2025-04-2744 minSPCs UnleashedRunning a Smarter Value Stream and ART Identification workshop"Don't underestimate how much fear is in the room" - Ali Hajou
In this episode of SPCs Unleashed, Mark Richards, Stephan Neck, Ali Hajou, and Nikolaos Kaintantzis bring their collective experience to one of the most pivotal—and high-risk—moments in a SAFe transformation: the Value Stream and ART Identification Workshop.
Each voice brings a distinct perspective. Stephan sets the stage with a sharp metaphor and a focus on structure. Ali warns of the workshop’s destructive potential if rushed or misused. Nikolaos grounds the conversation in organizational reality and lon...2025-04-251h 07SPCs UnleashedThe software behind high-impact virtual workshops“Good flow is invisible, but it takes a lot of work to get there” - Nikolaos Kaintantzis
In this episode of SPCs Unleashed, Mark Richards, Ali Hajou, Nikolaos Kaintantzis, and Stephan Neck take you behind the scenes of their virtual facilitation setups. It’s a follow-up to their earlier hardware episode—but this time, the spotlight is on software: the tools, flows, and tweaks that help them deliver seamless, engaging remote workshops.
What emerges is less about specific apps and more about a mindset—crafting experiences that support le...2025-04-181h 01SPCs UnleashedAgile: Dead, Misunderstood, or Evolving?“It’s weeding time, right? Sometimes you have to weed out stuff that doesn’t work. Dead wood is not good on a tree.” - Stephan Neck
Is Agile really “dead,” or just misunderstood and badly applied? In this lively podcast episode, Mark, Stephan, and Niko challenge the buzz about Agile’s demise and share why core principles of flexibility, fast feedback, and collaboration remain essential—even if the word “Agile” has lost some of its shine.
The Agile Hype and the Reality Check
Over the past year, you may have h...2025-04-1154 minSPCs UnleashedStand, Share, Engage: Innovating your Remote Facilitation Setup“A cheap writing tablet can transform your PowerPoint into a shared canvas.” - Ali Hajou
Remote facilitation has come a long way since the early days of clunky video calls. In this lively episode, four experienced facilitators—Mark, Ali, Stephan, and Niko—swap stories about how they transformed their home offices into high-energy digital studios. From teleprompters and standing desks to iPhone cameras strapped to arms, they prove that you don’t necessarily need massive budgets to build an engaging remote-training setup.
Key Insights & Highlights
Start Small, Then Iterate: Al...2025-04-051h 04Brandschutz To Go - News, Tipps und Anekdoten aus der Sicherheitstechnik#123 Weshalb klassische BMA-Errichter meist einen Bogen um SAA machen – mit Thomas Mark
Warum vermeiden viele BMA-Errichter Sprachalarmanlagen?
🔥 Sprachalarmanlagen (SAA) nach DIN 14675 – Warum schrecken viele klassische BMA-Errichter davor zurück?
🔥 Was sind die Herausforderungen bei Zertifizierung, Planung & Installation?
🔥 Lohnt sich die SAA-Zertifizierung oder bleibt sie ein Nischenprodukt?
In der aktuellen Podcastfolge sprechen wir mit Thomas Mark von Refisa über die Hürden, Entwicklungen und Zukunft von SAA in der Brandschutzbranche!
𝗛𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗲𝗵𝘁’𝘀 𝘇𝘂𝗺 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁:
https://www.din-14675.de/podcast-brandschutz-to-go/
𝗨𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗴𝗶𝗯𝘁 𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘂𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲: https://www.youtube.com/@Brandschutztogo2025-03-2618 minSPCs UnleashedMastering Distributed PI Planning“If you do it right, if you have the right people, and if you have some nerds and lots of engineering DNA, it really works on the tool side" - Stephan Neck
If you’ve ever believed that failing once in remote PI Planning means catastrophe, this episode of SPCs Unleashed proves otherwise. Mark Richards, Ali Hajou, Stephan Neck, and Nikolaos Kaintantzis discuss how their early horror stories—teams flying to the wrong city, frantic breakout links—led them to design stronger approaches for future PI event...2025-03-1258 minSPCs UnleashedDashboards and ART InsightsEffective dashboards and ART insights are crucial to navigating the complexities of Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and organizational alignment.
In this episode of SPCs Unleashed, Mark Richards, Stephan Neck, Niko Kaintantzis, and Ali Hajou delve into the strategic role of dashboards in improving alignment, transparency, and performance. They explore the balance between automation, stakeholder engagement, and avoiding vanity metrics.
Key Takeaways:
Purpose-driven dashboards: Focus on real-time guidance, stakeholder alignment, and context-driven insights rather than just data aggregation.“Dashboards should facilitate conversations; it’s not just about showing data.” - Mark Richards
Avoiding “vanity m...2025-02-0859 minBrandschutz To Go - News, Tipps und Anekdoten aus der Sicherheitstechnik#099 Effizienter Meldertausch in Brandmeldeanlagen - mit Thomas Mark
In dieser Folge tauchen wir in ein hochaktuelles und relevantes Thema im Brandschutz ein: den Meldertausch bei Brandmeldeanlagen. Dafür habe ich keinen Geringeren als Thomas Mark, den Geschäftsführer der Refisa GmbH aus Gladbeck, als Gast eingeladen.
Gemeinsam werden wir die Normanforderungen und die praktische Umsetzung des Meldertausches besprechen, der nach fünf beziehungsweise acht Jahren zwingend erforderlich ist. Thomas teilt mit uns seine wertvollen Einblicke aus der Praxis und erklärt, wie Unternehmen den Meldertausch effizient organisieren und welche Herausforderungen dabei auftreten können. Bleib dran, um alles über diesen essenziellen Prozess und die pragmat...2025-01-2912 min
Brain Ponderings podcast with Mark MattsonStephan Sigrist: Dietary Spermidine, Neuroplasticity, Aging, and Brain HealthPolyamines are small organic molecules that are acquired in the diet and can also be synthesized in cells. Spermidine is a polyamine that is increasingly recognized as playing important roles in counteracting aging. Foods with high amounts of spermidine include whole grains, broccoli, and natto (fermented soybeans). Professor Stephan Sigrist at the Free University of Berlin who is widely known for his fundamental contributions to understanding how specific proteins and their interactions control the rapid release and reuptake of neurotransmitters at the presynaptic active zone. In this episode I talk with Stephan about his recent fascinating discoveries that have r...2025-01-271h 08SPCs UnleashedAlignment, Adaptability, and Politics: The Secrets of Successful LPM Coaching“If you want to coach senior leaders, you need to start by understanding what’s important to them—even if it has nothing to do with Lean Portfolio Management.” - Mark Richards.
In this lively and thought-provoking episode of SPCs Unleashed, Nikolaos Kaintantzis, Mark Richards, and Stephan Neck explore the unique challenges and opportunities of coaching in the Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) space. With engaging stories and practical insights, the team highlights how coaching at this level requires stepping into "big shoes" and mastering new complexities.
Key Takeaways:
The Rol...2025-01-2554 minSPCs UnleashedFacilitation - The Catalyst for Change"A facilitator lights the spark of collaboration, then steps back to let the fire grow" - Stephan Neck
In this episode of SPCs Unleashed, hosts Mark Richards, Niko Kaintantzis, and Stephan Neck delve into the art and science of facilitation—a skill often confused with coaching yet distinct in its purpose and impact.
Mark kicks off with a surprise question, challenging Niko and Stephan to identify the greatest difference between coaching and facilitation. Stephan's response lays the foundation for a rich discussion: facilitation, he suggests, is about sparking action and empowering others to ta...2025-01-111h 01
foHRsightThe Employee Advantage with Stephan MeierIn this episode co-host Naomi Titleman connect with author and Professor at Colombia University Stephan Meier. Stephan shares insights from his book The Employee Advantage and talks about the importance of organizations taking a human-centric approach.You can learn more about Stephan’s work here:https://www.stephanmeier.com/Quick reminderDon’t forget to sign up for our weekly newsletter foHRsight at http://www.futurefohrward.com/subscribe.Follow us on LinkedIn:...2025-01-0941 min
eXODABlog TrendsEhemaliger Facebook-Faktenchecker: Einblicke zu Mark Zuckerberg und mehrDer Text beleuchtet die Herausforderungen der Faktenpruefung bei Facebook unter der Leitung von Mark Zuckerberg. Ein ehemaliger Faktenchecker beschreibt seine Erfahrungen und die Schwierigkeiten, die durch die Vielzahl an Fehlinformationen entstehen. Trotz der grossen Verantwortung der Plattform fehlen oft klare interne Richtlinien, was die Konsistenz der Ueberpruefungen beeintraechtigt. Entscheidungen von Zuckerberg und seinem Team neigen dazu, wirtschaftliche Interessen ueber die Foerderung eines vertrauensvollen Informationsumfelds zu stellen. Insbesondere die Algorithmen beguenstigen sensationalistische Inhalte, was das Vertrauen in soziale Medien untergraebt und zur Verbreitung von Desinformation beitraegt. Die Notwendigkeit, die Standards fuer Informationen zu ueberdenken, wird betont. [-1] [54004] [AI-generated content]2025-01-0803 min
Impact PricingPricing Transformation: Insights on Software, Segmentation, and Change Leadership with Stephan LiozuStephan Liozu is a business executive with deep knowledge in pricing strategy, value-based pricing, monetization, and transformations. He speaks the language of sales, pricing, finance, and the C-suite. In this episode, Stephan highlights the need to combine value-based pricing with strong change management for successful transformations. He shares practical segmentation strategies tailored to diverse business needs. Reflecting on his move into pricing software, he explores its potential and the challenges of gaining C-suite support. Why you have to check out today’s podcast: Delve into the nuances of value-based pricing and its impl...2025-01-0623 minBrandschutz To Go - News, Tipps und Anekdoten aus der Sicherheitstechnik#077 Warum Wartungsverträge allein nicht ausreichen: Die Notwendigkeit von Begehungen - mit Thomas Mark
In der heutigen Folge dreht sich alles um das Thema Begehungen bei Brandmeldeanlagen. Falls dir das Thema unbekannt ist oder du einfach mehr darüber erfahren möchtest, bist du hier genau richtig.
Heute habe ich einen besonderen Gast eingeladen: Thomas Mark, Geschäftsführer der Refisa GmbH. Wir werden uns intensiv mit den Begehungen befassen, die in der DIN 14675 geregelt sind, und wir klären, was in der Praxis zu beachten ist. Thomas und ich werden anhand von Praxisbeispielen zeigen, wie wichtig diese Begehungen sind und warum sie nicht einfach durch Wartungs- oder Instandhaltungsverträge abgedeckt werden...2024-12-0916 minBrandschutz To Go - News, Tipps und Anekdoten aus der Sicherheitstechnik#071 Der Zusammenschluss von Firmen, ein Praxis-Beispiel - Interview mit Thomas Mark
Ich freue mich sehr, dich heute mit einem besonderen Gast begrüßen zu dürfen. Thomas Mark, der Geschäftsführer der REFISA GmbH, ist heute bei uns.
In dieser Episode nimmt Thomas dich mit auf seine faszinierende Karriere-Reise. Er erzählt dir, wie er seine Ausbildung zum Elektriker gemacht hat, welche verschiedenen Stationen er in der Sicherheitsbranche durchlaufen hat und wie er zu seiner heutigen Position gekommen ist.
Gemeinsam sprechen wir über die Herausforderungen und Chancen von Firmenzusammenschlüssen und wie Thomas seine Ziele und Innovationen vorantreibt.
Website: https://www.refisa.de/
Li...2024-11-2517 minSPCs UnleashedThe Art of Strategy Agility: How to Sense, Adapt, and Lead in a Dynamic World“Strategy agility isn't about waiting for a crisis. It's about building the muscle to stop, pivot, and adapt before disaster strikes.” - Mark Richards
This episode sees hosts Nikolaos Kaintantzis, Stephan Neck, Mark Richards, and Ali Hajou conclude their exploration of SAFe’s competency framework by focusing on Strategy Agility. It's packed with insightful discussions about market sensing, organizing around value, and the need for continuous adaptation in today’s dynamic business environment.
The Importance of Market Sensing: Ali shares a compelling story about a small electronics team that ide...2024-10-0557 min
The Contemplative Science PodcastPsilocybin and the Brain: A Deep Dive into End-of-Life Care w/ Stephan TapIn this episode, we sit down with Stephan Tap, a clinical researcher specializing in the therapeutic use of psychedelics. Stephan shares insights from his work exploring the potential of psilocybin to alleviate psychological distress in palliative care patients. We dive into the neurobiological and neuropsychological mechanisms behind psilocybin’s effects, discuss the unique challenges of end-of-life care, and explore the future of psychedelic therapies in clinical settings. Join us for a fascinating conversation on the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and psychedelics.2024-09-2541 min
eXODABlog Trends USAMark Robinson's Black Nazi remark sparks political controversies.Mark Robinson, candidate for North Carolina governor, causes controversy. [29998] [AI-generated content]2024-09-2002 min
eXODABlog Trends USAMark Robinson remains determined in the race for NC governor.Mark Robinson, the current Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina, remains in the race for governor despite reports of possible allegations. [29987] [AI-generated content]2024-09-2002 min
eXODABlog Trends USAMark Robinson remains in the governor's race focusing on education and economy.Mark Robinson, Republican gubernatorial candidate, remains determined. [29963] [AI-generated content]2024-09-2002 minSPCs UnleashedFind the Balance between Sugar and Sustainability with Agile Portfolio Operations (#20)“Without consistency and standards none of this works. With too much consistency nothing changes. You have to steer and constantly sense and course-correct.” - Mark Richards
Mark Richards and Niko Kaintantzis join Stephan Neck in this episode with Agile Portfolio Operations from Lean Portfolio Management.
We kick off by sharing our passions: Mark’s thoughts about finding the balance between consistency and standards so that it works, but not too much of it so that nothing changes; Niko’s emphasis on avoiding large solutions by mastering this dimension correctly.
In the fi...2024-09-1254 min
eXODABlog Trends USAMark Andrews defends Lamar Jackson against unfair attack.Mark Andrews defended Lamar Jackson, calling him a top talent.2024-09-0603 minSPCs UnleashedIn control of complexity with Lean Governance (#19)"If you can start talking to audit, you can find solutions that they will help you reach that nobody else would have thought about" - Mark Richards
In Episode 19, hosted by Stephan Neck, Nikolaos Kaintantzis, Ali Hajou, and Mark Richards, the focus is on Lean Portfolio Management (LPM), specifically Lean Governance. The hosts stress the importance of governance in balancing spending oversight, compliance, and alignment between agile and non-agile teams. They highlight the need for engagement from roles like Value Management Offices (VMOs), business owners, and enterprise architects.
We discuss the...2024-08-2759 minSPCs UnleashedThe severe impact of Lean and Agile Leadership on the success, effectiveness, and motivation of your Agile Teams (#4)"When joining, the all-blacks gave you a book with all jerseys of the team across all times, with blank pages at the end for you to fill in" - Stephan Neck
In this episode of SPCs Unleashed, the hosts Stephan Neck, Niko Kaintantzis, Ali Hajou, and Mark Richards delve into the Lean-Agile Leadership core competency, focusing on mindset, values, and principles. The discussion emphasizes going beyond superficial understandings of these concepts to explore their practical applications in real-world scenarios. They discuss the importance of embedding Lean-Agile values in leadership, decision-making, and a...2024-08-1657 minSPCs UnleashedAuthentic Leadership - Inspiring Future Leaders Through Coaching and Example (#5)“the drummer sets the beat and the rhythm that the band shines against… a good leader sets the beat, and they create the backdrop against which great performances happen from their people.” - Mark Richards
In this enlightening podcast episode about Leading by Example, Mark, Stephan, and Niko emphasize the critical role of leaders in fostering an environment where team members feel safe to express their ideas, which is essential for innovation. Mark highlights that leaders must listen to their teams, understand their perspectives, and value their input. Stefan adds that creating psychological safety is crucial...2024-08-1654 minSPCs UnleashedEffective Collaboration is the Backbone of Large Solution success (#15)“It's a wonderful toolbox, but you don't have to stand up a large solution to start using the toolbox.” - Mark Richards
In this engaging episode of SPCs Unleashed, hosts Nikolaos Kaintantzis, Mark Richards, Stephan Neck, and Ali Hajou dive deep into the complexities of enterprise solution delivery, focusing on coordinating large solutions, managing suppliers, and integrating hardware. The conversation touches on the challenges and strategies SPCs can use to navigate this intricate terrain. Profit even if you have no large solutions.
Key Takeaways:
The Importance of Integration: Niko emphasizes that...2024-08-161h 00SPCs UnleashedBuilding large, complex, interlinked, cyber-physical systems the lean way (#16)"Experiment like a scientist, not a mad scientist" - Mark Richards
Have you ever pondered, "How can a lean approach work wonders for massive systems?" That’s exactly where we dive into this episode of SPCs Unleashed. Hosted by Swiss SPCTs Stephan and Niko, Dutch SPCT Ali, and Aussie SAFE Fellow Mark Richards, the show continues to unravel the complexities of enterprise solution delivery, this time with a focus on lean systems engineering.
Ali kicks off by revisiting the less glamorous but crucial core competency of lean systems engineering, which aims to trim the fat fr...2024-08-1659 minSPCs UnleashedOvercoming the challenges of continuously evolving Cyber-Physical Systems (#17)“Design for easy repairability, especially in complex systems that must evolve over time.” - Ali Hajou
In this episode, the SPCs Unleashed team tackles the complex dimension of continually evolving live systems, with a particular focus on large, cyber-physical systems. Mark Richards, Ali Hajou, Stephan Neck, and Nikolaos Kaintantzis delve into the intricacies of designing and maintaining systems where hardware and software must seamlessly integrate over extended periods.
Ali opens the discussion with a story about a client who successfully implemented modular retrofitting to keep large machines up-to-date and operational even when certain part...2024-08-1654 minSPCs UnleashedStrategy and Investment Funding - Start with what’s real and work from there (#18)“As an SPC on the Portfolio Level: The first time just be an assistant, not the head coach. Learn about how companies work, how they speak, how they behave.” - Nikolaos Kaintantzis
Hosts Nikolaos Kaintantzis, Stephan Neck, and Mark Richards take a deep dive into Lean Portfolio Management (LPM), focusing on the critical areas of Strategy and Investment Funding. The conversation sheds light on the real-world challenges of managing a portfolio in an agile environment, offering practical advice on how to make LPM a success.
Key Takeaways:
Start with Reality, Not...2024-08-1656 minSPCs UnleashedLeadership in Change: From one stable state to the next (#6)“Show up. Keep up. Shut up.” (Change agent’s creed, borrowed from golf pro caddy creed) - Stephan Neck
Mark Richards, Ali Hajou, and Niko Kaintantzis join Stephan Neck in this ‘reprise’ episode with Leading Change from the Lean-Agile Leadership competency.
We start by sharing our passions: Mark’s thoughts about the beauty and perils of change roadmaps, Ali’s explanation of why checklists are a good treat for anxious people, and Niko’s emphasis on necessary visions as a base for new behavior for change success.
In the first part, we reflect on ho...2024-08-1655 min
15 Minuten mit Mark MoloneyVermögensberater Stephan GrozViel Spaß beim Zuhören!
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2024-07-2917 minSPCs UnleashedDeliver Great Products with Giants, Legends and GOAT teams (#3)“If you don’t have great teams, you’ll never have great ARTs” - Mark Richards
Mark Richards, Ali Hajou, and Niko Kaintantzis join Stephan Neck in the second ‘reprise’ episode after the initial reprise of SPC’s Unleashed with Lean Thinking People and Agile Teams from the Organizational Agility competency - we proceeded with the Dimension of Agile Teams in the Team and Technical Agility competency.
We start by sharing our passion, followed by a deep dive into agile practices to foster the right attitude using Scrum, Kanban, or a hybrid as the t...2024-05-1555 minSPCs UnleashedYou need Agile Business People to achieve Business Agility (#2)“I think a good SPC has to be a coach, too … You have to use the language of the people who have to become agile because agile isn’t the goal. It’s using the agile things to become faster, to become better, to have better user feedback” - Niko Kaintantzis
Stephan Neck and Niko Kaintantzis join Mark Richards in the first ‘reprise’ episode. The initial iteration of SPC’s Unleashed delved into some critical dimensions in a theoretical manner. We felt the need to revisit these dimensions, infusing our unique perspectives and real-life experienc...2024-04-3054 minSPCs UnleashedExploring DevOps Frontiers - Stories of Collaboration and Resilience (#14)“Not having good DevOps is a lot more expensive than having DevOps” - Mark Richards
In this enlightening podcast episode, Niko takes the reins as the host, guiding Ali, Stephan, and Mark through a rich discussion on the essence of DevOps and its implications for modern organizations.
Niko initiates the dialogue by delving into ownership and collaboration in DevOps. Ali highlights the importance of agreements and ownership within teams, highlighting how these agreements facilitate smooth collaboration between development, operations, and other domains. Stephan chimes in, emphasizing the significance of value stream mapp...2024-04-2653 min
Impact PricingSegmentation Strategies Uncovered: Driving Revenue through Focus and Value with Stephan LiozuStephan Liozu has studied, researched, and practiced value-based pricing for over 15 years now. That includes training, speaking, consulting, managing pilot projects, and coaching large scale pricing transformations. In this episode, Stephan highlighted the utmost importance of understanding the value delivered to customers before setting prices, emphasizing a value-first approach to pricing strategies. Why you have to check out today’s podcast: Learn the significance of focusing on a specific market segment to avoid distractions, streamline operations and increase chances of success Find out why you don't need to excessively customize your products Dis...2024-04-2228 minSPCs UnleashedLearn fast by Developing on Cadence and Releasing on Demand (#13)“Can you integrate, and do you do that very frequently on a cadence? Yes, then that generates learning, and so forth, and so forth! Und so weiter, und so weiter!” - Ali Hajou
Why is it important to Develop on Cadence and Release on Demand? How fast can you learn? Does it integrate? Does it work? Do your customers like it? In this episode, Ali, Stephan, Niko, and Mark continue in their quest to provide insight and inspiration to SPCs and other change agents by sharing their personal journeys and war stories from the field.2024-04-1655 min
Get Yourself Optimized455. Reflections on Death with Mark GoulstonIn the latest Get Yourself Optimized podcast, we're honored to feature a very special guest - the late Dr. Mark Goulston. Dr. Goulston was a long-time friend who joined us in sharing the profound lessons that approaching death taught him in a way that living never did. Before he passed, he said he was "dying to tell us" those insights. Dr. Goulston was the author/co-author of ten books translated into 43 languages. He had a distinguished career as a suicide prevention specialist, with the remarkable achievement that none of his patients died by suicide under his care. 2024-04-1151 min
Mittwochs in der Bibliothek253. So ein Theater! Die Grüne Bühne in Hellersdorf - ein Gespräch mit dem Schauspieler, Sänger und Regisseur Stephan WapenhansMarzahn-Hellersdorf ist um ein kleines, feines Theater reicher. Die Wohnungsgenossenschaft "Grüne Mitte" baute in der Luckenwalder Straße 5 einen Stadtteil-Treffpunkt in der Art eines Varieté-Theaters und suchte dafür einen Betreiber. Stephan Wapenhans, Knut Eichhorn und Jana Franzke gründeten voller Ideen und Wagemut eigens dafür eine Betreibergesellschaft mit dem passenden Namen „Künstler Herz“ und machten sich an die Arbeit. Sie erstellten ein Konzept, das in seiner Vielfalt absolut überzeugt und für jeden Geschmack etwas zu bieten hat.• Eigene Theaterproduktionen: Komödien, Jugendtheater, Gründung einer Amateurtheatergruppe, Dinner Theater. Operetten.• Konzerte: Tango, Oper, Operette, Musical...2024-04-1052 minSPCs UnleashedCreate an environment that supports creative thinking and curiosity if you want an Innovation Culture (#11)"Experiment like a scientist, not a mad scientist" - Mark Richards
Have you ever asked yourself, "If Innovation was an animal, which one would it be?" That's how Niko started this episode's journey into the Innovation Culture dimension of SAFe's Continuous Learning Culture competency. It set the scene for an eventful discussion as Mark, Ali, and Stephan shared insights on lessons they'd learned and successes they'd seen.
The conversation led from slices of cake inspiring innovation in semiconductor design through Hackathons and "Awesome Challenges" to ensuring there was time for Innovation in the IP iteration...2024-03-251h 06SPCs UnleashedPlan, commit, execute, and improve together with a Team of Agile Teams (#12)"Team of teams is not a target state, but rather an opportunity for value creation and delivery" - Stephan Neck
As an SPC or other agile change agent, how do you bring the Team of Agile Teams dimension of SAFe's Team and Technical Agility competency to life in your organization? In this episode, Ali, Stephan, Niko, and Mark continue in their quest to provide insight and inspiration by sharing their personal journeys and war stories from the field.
Mark hosts and begins by asking Ali, Stephan, and Niko to describe their first ART and their...2024-03-2556 minSPCs UnleashedPut the customer at the center of every decision with Customer Centricity and Design Thinking (#9)"Test it while it feels unfinished. Otherwise, you fall in love with your solution and defend it instead of accepting feedback." - Niko Kaintantzis
As an SPC or agile change agent, how do you support your organization's mastery of Customer Centricity and Design Thinking? In this episode, Ali, Niko, Stephan, and Mark continue in their quest to provide insight and inspiration by sharing their personal journeys and war stories from the field.
Stephan hosts while Niko gets passionate about an ISO standard (yep, it is possible), Ali fights the constant idea of developing a one-size-fits-all s...2024-03-2553 min