Vic Bonacci - Agile Coach - Podcast Details

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The Agile Coffee Podcast79. Ben is Tired of the Agile BashingSummertime has gone, and the Agile Open SoCal is just around the corner. See announcement below. In episode 79, Ben (@BenRodilitz) and I sat down for coffee and a chat about a topic that “dispirits” him lately: the bashing of Agile (specifically Scrum or SAFe) for being too prescriptive or not prescriptive enough. Announcements: Vic is now teaching the Advanced ScrumMaster (A-CSM) class. Find out more on our Events page. Vic will once again hold (virtual) space at AOSC this October 27 & 28. Come join the Open Space fun. Tickets available at eventbrite.com/agile-open-socal-2022-tickets Plea...2022-10-0817 min

The Agile Coffee PodcastThe Agile Coffee PodcastIt’s summertime, again, and I sat down for coffee and a chat with Angela Johnson and Christian Antoine of the Collaborative Leadership Team. We had a great time catching up and covered a wide variety of topics. Some of the topics we discussed: CoLead Team’s videos, the Ignite Agility podcast, and Angela’s book: “The Scrum Master Files” Short stories of how we met “We’re sick of Scrum” – talking about the words we use “Going Agile” – where are you going? It’s not a destination The role of an Agile Coach Here are a few ways to get in t...2022-06-2354 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast74. Thankful for Lean Coffee with Friends Diana Larsen (@DianaOfPortland), Lakshmi Ramaseshan (@LakshmiRamases2), Chris Hurney (@chris_hurney) and Colleen Kirtland (@purposecreator) join Vic (@AgileCoffee) at a seasonal (and virtual) coffee shop to discuss the following topics: What new opportunities have you discovered in these pandemic times? Building Values and Principles as a Collaborative Activity with Teams The Doughnut Economics Journey Continues… Virtual Coaches and Distanced Coaching: What’s Working for Us? Exploring Agile Fluency Please HELP support us by becoming a Patron: patreon.com/agilecoffee Books and resources mentioned in this episode: AgileFluency.org Liftoff: Start and Sustain Successful Agile Teams (book...2020-11-241h 17

The Agile Coffee Podcast73. Virtual Coffee after our Virtual Agile Open SoCal Vic (@AgileCoffee) and Larry (@LarryLawhead) teamed up with Lakshmi Ramaseshan (@LakshmiRamases2) and Professor Hadar Ziv (UCI – Dept of Informatics ) in a virtual coffee shop to discuss the following topics: Did the Agile Open SoCal work as a virtual event? Playing to Your Strengths – Using Strengthsfinder (book) with Teams What is a Value Hypothesis (and why was it following Larry all day?) Creating a Values & Principles Based Culture Please HELP support us by becoming a Patron: patreon.com/agilecoffee Here’s the MIRO board that Lakshmi created for our virtual event: Books and resources mentio...2020-11-0948 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast71. Launching New Podcast VoicesVic (@AgileCoffee) and Ben Rodilitz (@BenRodilitz) were joined by Allison Pollard (@allison_pollard) and Ruth Struck (@ruthstruck) in a virtual coffee shop to discuss the following topics: Getting clearer on outcomes and finding efficienciesHow are you engaging with teams to stay connected in this remote world?How do we coach leadership/teams whose attitude is "just tell us what to do"?How should managers support teams now? How involved is too involved? As we wrapped up the conversation, we congratulated Ruth for making her podcasting debut as an ambassador of Launching New Voices, a program of Women in Agile. (Shout...2020-09-2200 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast70. Agile Marketing with Stacey AckermanStacey Ackerman (Agilify Coaching & Training) joins Vic and the gang to discuss Agile Marketing 2020-09-0800 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast69. Lean Coffee with Friends over ZoomVic (@AgileCoffee) and Larry (@LarryLawhead) were joined by Ben Rodilitz (@BenRodilitz) and Chris Hurney (@chris_hurney) in a virtual coffee shop to discuss the following topics: the Weakness of One-piece FlowDo you need Team Maturity before you Scale?the Imperitive to improve our industry's Diversity, Equity and InclusionHow well do you understand your Product Owner's world? Are you looking for a game to teach self-organization and empirical process control to teams? CardZinga! can be played in-person or online. Get the instructions and see examples at CardZinga.com Books and resources mentioned in this episode: Scrum PLoP! one-piece continuous flowThe Principles...2020-09-0100 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast68. Journey to Becoming a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST)Vic (@AgileCoffee) was joined by Martin Salias (@MartinSalias), Savannah Rayat (@SavannahRayat), Timon Fiddike (@TimonFiddike), and Raj Kasturi (@RajKasturi / @agileRaj) to discuss topics related to becoming a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST). Sites and resources mentioned in this episode: Björn Jensen's Trainer - KataCST® Journey - Facebook group for aspiring CSTsRetromat.org - a wonderful tool for your Retrospectives; co-created by TimonCertified Scrum Trainer® (CST®) Certification Overview - posted on the Scrum Alliance's website (6/2020) Looking for Scrum/Kanban training in Southern California or Nashville, TN? Rocket Nine has got you covered. Visit RocketNineSolutions.com today.2020-07-1400 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast67. Crossing the Chasm with SAFeVic (@AgileCoffee) and Larry (@LarryLawhead) were joined by Ben Rodilitz (@BenRodilitz) and Chris Hurney (@chris_hurney) to discuss topics related to Larry's recent presentation at Agile SoCal. Here's a link to Larry's slides. Books and resources mentioned in this episode: Agile Virtual Summit June 1-5, 2020 - Hosted by Adam WeisbartGetting Naked - by Patrick LencioniCrossing the Chasm - by Geoffrey A. Moore Looking for Scrum/Kanban training in Southern California or Nashville, TN? Rocket Nine has got you covered. Visit RocketNineSolutions.com today.2020-06-0300 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast66. Remote Facilitation and Techniques with Paul TevisVic (@AgileCoffee) hopped on Zoom with Paul Tevis (@PTevis) and had a nice chat back in mid-March... a couple weeks after the world turned upside down. We talked about Paul's workshops on remote facilitation and techniques for making the most with meetings in general. Find more about Paul's services - including his upcoming FREE workshops - at https://www.vigemus.com/ Stay safe, and enjoy your coffee with geographically distant friends :)2020-05-1000 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast65. Just a Face-to-Face Lean CoffeeVic (@AgileCoffee) and Larry (@LarryLawhead) had a nice chat back in January... and then the world turned upside down. We talked about: Conducting an assessment of Lean WastesSimon Sinek's Infinite GameModeling Collaboration 2020-03-2800 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast64. Will You Still Feed Me Coffee?Vic (@AgileCoffee) and Larry (@LarryLawhead) had a nice chat... in front of cameras and lights. (We're on YouTube!!) We talked about: TBR for the ScrumMasterTop 10 Assumptions About Agile21st Century ManagementWhat does "Bringing Humanity to the Workplace" mean to you? Books and resources mentioned in this episode: Top 10 Assumptions About Agile - post by Scott Dunn What's New in SAFe 5.0? - post by Scott DunnMost Leaders Don't Even Know The Game They're In - video by Simon SinekRadical Candor: Fully Revised & Updated Edition: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity - book by Kim Scott Upcoming events: Team Kanban...2020-02-2300 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast63. The Kanban EpisodeVic (@AgileCoffee) and Larry (@LarryLawhead) were joined by Van Wray (on LinkedIn) to talk about kanban systems, how kanban differs from Scrum, and the one-day TKP class. Books and resources mentioned in this episode: Personal Kanban: Mapping Work | Navigating Life by Tonianne DeMaria Barry and Jim BensonMaking Work Visible: Exposing Time Theft to Optimize Work & Flow by Dominica DeGrandisKanban: Successful Evolutionary Change for Your Technology (aka The Blue Book) by David J. AndersonWhy Limit WIP: We are Drowning in Work by Jim BensonPractical Kanban: From Team Focus to Creating Value by Klaus Leopold Upcoming events: Team Kanban Practitioner – Feb. 27, 2020 – Tustin, CACe...2020-01-2600 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast59. Former Co-Chairs Catching UpRecorded in April 2018, Vic (@AgileCoffee) was joined by his good friend and fellow #SGCAL co-chair Kim Brainard (@agilebrain1) to catch up since last year's global Scrum gathering. Upcoming events: Training from the BACK of the Room! – August 4 & 5, 2018 – San Diego, CA – more info Agile2018 – August 6 - 10, 2018 (Vic is presenting on Thurs • 10:45 - 12:00) – San Diego, CA – more info Agile Fluency Game Game Runner workshop – August 10 - 11, 2018 – San Diego, CA – more info Agile Open SoCal – September 13 & 14, 2018 – Irvine, CA – more info Training from the BACK of the Room! – September 15 & 16, 2018 – Irvine, CA – more info Now part of the Agile Podcast Network!2018-05-2900 min

the Agile Coffee podcastThe Agile Coffee podcast - episode 59Recorded in April 2018, Vic (@AgileCoffee) was joined by his good friend and fellow #SGCAL co-chair Kim Brainard (@agilebrain1) to catch up since last year's global Scrum gathering. Upcoming events: Training from the BACK of the Room! – August 4 & 5, 2018 – San Diego, CA – more info Agile2018 – August 6 - 10, 2018 (Vic is presenting on Thurs • 10:45 - 12:00) – San Diego, CA – more info Agile Fluency Game Game Runner workshop – August 10 - 11, 2018 – San Diego, CA – more info Agile Open SoCal – September 13 & 14, 2018 – Irvine, CA – more info Training from the BACK of the Room! – September 15 & 16, 2018 – Irvine, CA – more info Now part of the Agile Podcast Network!2018-05-2950 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast58. Touring the Agile Opens: Seattle and San DiegoAhh, the joys of Agile Opens. Meeting and mingling with fellow practitioners while learning new ideas and sharing experiences. For this episode, Vic (@AgileCoffee) traveled to Seattle for the Agile Open Northwest before bopping down to San Diego to visit Agile Open San Diego. Both multi-day events were held in February. In Seattle, Vic was joined by David Snook, Joel Bancroft-Connors (@JBC_GC), Dain Charbonneau (@Dainpc) and Harold Shinsato (@hajush). In San Diego, Vic sat with Rich Clingman, Jason Kerney (@JasonKerney) and Sarah Wiezel. Topics from this episode include: Agile Ethics Happy does not equal Healthy What does Agile look li...2018-04-0300 min

the Agile Coffee podcastThe Agile Coffee podcast - episode 58Ahh, the joys of Agile Opens. Meeting and mingling with fellow practitioners while learning new ideas and sharing experiences. For this episode, Vic (@AgileCoffee) traveled to Seattle for the Agile Open Northwest before bopping down to San Diego to visit Agile Open San Diego. Both multi-day events were held in February. In Seattle, Vic was joined by David Snook, Joel Bancroft-Connors (@JBC_GC), Dain Charbonneau (@Dainpc) and Harold Shinsato (@hajush). In San Diego, Vic sat with Rich Clingman, Jason Kerney (@JasonKerney) and Sarah Wiezel. Topics from this episode include: Agile Ethics Happy does not eq...2018-04-031h 13

The Agile Coffee Podcast57. Live from Colleen’s Kitchen: Lean Turkey SoupVic (@AgileCoffee) is joined by Larry Lawhead (@LarryLawhead) and Ben Rodilitz (@BenRodilitz) at the home of Colleen Kirtland (@PurposeCreator) for a kitchen session recorded on January 6, 2018. Topics from today's episode include: Whole (Food) Systems Health: regenerating our teams and ourselves Design Thinking and Agile Acrimony within the Agile Community Mob Programming for Vendor Management Read any good books? Training from the Back of the Room Vic is a TBR Certified Trainer of Sharon Bowman's Training from the Back of the Room (TBR) curriculum, and he's offering two upcoming TBR classes in California: August 4 & 5, 2018 (prior to Agile2018) in San Diego September 15 & 16, 2018 (af...2018-03-0800 min

the Agile Coffee podcastThe Agile Coffee podcast - episode 57Vic Bonacci (@AgileCoffee) is joined by Larry Lawhead (@LarryLawhead) and Ben Rodilitz (@BenRodilitz) at the home of Colleen Kirtland (@PurposeCreator) for a kitchen session recorded on January 6, 2018.2018-03-081h 14

The Agile Coffee Podcast56. A Morning of Coffee at the LibraryVic (@AgileCoffee) is joined by Larry Lawhead (@LarryLawhead), Ben Rodilitz (@BenRodilitz), and Curtis Gilbert for an outdoor session recorded on December 8, 2017, at the Main Branch of the Newport Beach Public Library in the San Joaquin Hills of Newport Beach, California. recording episode 56 of the ACP with Ben, Curtis and Larry around the table at Newport Beach Library's Main Branch in Newport Beach, CA The Agile Coffee Podcast is a proud member of the Agile Podcast Network! Topics from today's episode include: The relationship between Coaching and Agile A Day in the Life of an Agile Coach The Third Agile Value and...2018-01-0800 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast55. Podcaster Panel From #SGCALThe Podcast Panel of #SGCAL. On day #2 of Global Scrum Gathering - San Diego, Vic (@AgileCoffee) is joined by Cory Bryan (@isCoryBryan - host of Deliver It Cast), Ryan Ripley (@ryanripley - host of Agile For Humans), Josh Anderson (@nosrednAhsoJ) & Bob Galen (@bobgalen) [co-hosts of the Meta-Cast], Bob Payne (@agiletoolkit - host of the Agile Toolkit Podcast), and Paul Wynia (@workagile - host of the Agile Games Podcast) for a live Q&A session in packed room. Visit all the shows from our participants on the Agile Podcast Network! The panel took topics from the audience and asked questions to each...2017-05-0800 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast54. Lean Coffee with Ukuleles in the Great OutdoorsOn the eve of #SGCAL, Vic (@AgileCoffee) is joined by Brett Palmer (@brett_palmer), Dale Ellis (@thedigitaldale), Larry Lawhead (@LarryLawhead), Colleen Kirtland (@AgileBohemian) and first-time guest John Eisenschmidt (@jeisensc) for an outdoor session in sunny Southern California. Too many branded flavors of Agile? The need for Leadership beyond "Servant Leadership" Can you be Agile with virtual teams? Ukulele interlude: I'll Fly Away Has your team broken Agile? Ukulele interlude: Blowin' In The Wind Is it Agile or is it People Development? Now part of the Agile Podcast Network! Final rundown of events at Scrum Gathering in San Diego: Festivities kick o...2017-04-0800 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast53. ACI’s Agile Coaching Boot CampNow part of the Agile Podcast Network! Recorded after attending ACI's Agile Coach Bootcamp, Vic (@AgileCoffee) was joined by Emilia Breton-Lake (@emibreton) and Barry Kardon (@BalancingAgile) to discuss the key take-aways from the five-day immersive learning experience. Updates from the Co-Chair (Vic) of the Global Scrum Gathering in San Diego (April 10 - 12, 2017): Jeff Sutherland is the opening keynote and Joel "Thor" Neeb of Afterburner will close Wednesday with a lively presentation Monday Mingle will be a short walk down the boardwalk at Wave House, featuring a wave machine and Woodie and the Longboards Tuesday starts with mashups: Chris Li, Ronica Roth...2017-03-1300 min

the Agile Coffee podcastThe Agile Coffee podcast - episode 53Now part of the Agile Podcast Network! Recorded after attending ACI's Agile Coach Bootcamp, Vic (@AgileCoffee) was joined by Emilia Breton-Lake (@emibreton) and Barry Kardon (@BalancingAgile) to discuss the key take-aways from the five-day immersive learning experience. Updates from the Co-Chair (Vic) of the Global Scrum Gathering in San Diego (April 10 - 12, 2017): Jeff Sutherland is the opening keynote and Joel "Thor" Neeb of Afterburner will close Wednesday with a lively presentation Monday Mingle will be a short walk down the boardwalk atWaveHouse, featuring a wave machine and Woodie and the Longboards Tuesday starts with mashup...2017-03-1339 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast51. Getting To Know Co-Chairs Kim and VicGet to know the co-chairs for next April's Scrum Gathering in San Diego. This episode features Vic (@AgileCoffee) speaking agin with Kim Brainard (@agilebrain1). In July, the Scrum Alliance selected Kim and Vic to serve as co-chairs for next April's Global Scrum Gathering in San Diego. For more info on the gathering, visit scrumalliance.org/sgcal.2016-10-1543 min

the Agile Coffee podcastACP ep 51 - getting to know co-chairs Kim & VicThis episode features Vic (@AgileCoffee) speaking agin with Kim Brainard (@agilebrain1). In July, the Scrum Alliance selected Kim and Vic to serve as co-chairs for next April's Global Scrum Gathering in San Diego. scrumalliance.org/sgcal 2016-10-1543 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast50. Celebrating 50 from Vic’s ApartmentFifty is the new Thirty! Or should all episodes strive to be as great as Fifty? Either way, it's a CELEBRATION! Vic (@AgileCoffee) is joined by Brett Palmer (@brett_palmer), Larry Lawhead (@LarryLawhead) and first-time guest L. Mark Higgins (@LMHiggins1). Today our heroes discuss the following topics: Who sets the agenda for the retrospective? Middle Managers and the Agile Transformation check out Em Campbell-Pretty's "Thawing the Frozen Middle" The Agile project manager Scrum patterns and community at scrumplop.org Brett breaks down some distinctions between SAFe and LESS Craig Larmen is coming back to SoCal: Sept. 12-14 in Tustin, CA Scal...2016-08-1400 min

the Agile Coffee podcastThe Agile Coffee podcast - episode 50Fifty is the new Thirty! Or should all episodes strive to be as great as Fifty? Vic is joined by Brett Palmer (@brett_palmer), Larry Lawhead (@LarryLawhead) and first-time guest L. Mark Higgins (@LMHiggins1). Today our heroes discuss the following topics: Who sets the agenda for the retrospective? Middle Managers and the Agile Transformation check out Em Campbell-Pretty's "Thawing the Frozen Middle" The Agile project manager Scrum patterns and community at scrumplop.org Brett breaks down some distinctions between SAFe and LESS Craig Larmen is coming back to SoCal: Sept. 12-14 in Tustin, CA Scal...2016-08-141h 08

The Agile Coffee Podcast48. Another Round from the Global Scrum Gathering in OrlandoIn memory of Jean Tabaka. Recorded at the Scrum Alliance's Global Scrum Gathering in Orlando, FL, this episode features nine voices. Vic (@AgileCoffee) was joined by eight fellow participants (all working with Agile/Scrum teams) to discuss some highlights of the gathering. Guests list: Stuart Young (@Stuartliveart) Laura Powers (@poweredbyteams) Kim Brainard (@agilebrain1) Stuart Fish (@fishstua) Jamie Crews (@jamie_crews) Anderson Hummel (@anderson_hummel) Scott Dunn (@sdunnrocket9) David Gardner Karaoke pics: coming soon Vic rocks the karaoke stage?2016-06-0835 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast43. Scrum Coaching Retreat in San Diego, pt.1Vic with Bernie Maloney and Kim Brainard Recorded at the Scrum Coaching Retreat in San Diego with Vic (@AgileCoffee) and guests Bernie Maloney (@berniemaloney) and Kim Brainard (@agilebrain1). Dr.Dave joins near the end. Bernie and Kim talk about their experiences with their team (Transformers!). For two+ days at the retreat, Bernie acted as the team's Product Owner, while Kim served as Scrum Master. They share their perspective on how their topic evolved and how the team formed, stormed, normed and ultimately performed. Have you been to a Coaching Retreat? Let us know on Twitter by using the hashtag #TellAgileCoffee b...2016-03-2845 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast40. Do You Have Short Talks in Your Toolkit?Vic is joined by Zach Bonaker (@ZachBonaker) and Larry Lawhead (@LarryLawhead) at the Cape Rey in Carlsbad for a lively morning of Agile and Coffee. In this episode, our Agile heroes discuss: Eight-minute talks Why companies lose Scrum focus Power of Metaphor What have you been reading lately? Here's the long list of books that Larry started and Zach and I added to: The Toyota Way - by Jeffery Liker The Toyota Way to Lean Leadership - by Jeffery Liker, Gary L. Convis The Spirit of Kaizen - by Leigh Ann Hirschmann, Bob Mauer The Lean Startup - by Eric Ries ...2016-01-2757 min

the Agile Coffee podcastThe Agile Coffee podcast - episode 40Vic is joined by Zach Bonaker (@ZachBonaker) and Larry Lawhead (@LarryLawhead) at the Cape Rey in Carlsbad for a lively morning of Agile and Coffee. In this episode, our Agile heroes discuss: Eight-minute talks Why companies lose Scrum focus Power of Metaphor What have you been reading lately? Here's the long list of books that Larry started and Zach and I added to: The Toyota Way - by Jeffery Liker The Toyota Way to Lean Leadership - by Jeffery Liker, Gary L. Convis The Spirit of Kaizen - by Leigh Ann Hirschmann, Bob Mauer The Le...2016-01-2757 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast39. An Ecstatic Start to the New YearHi, Hello and Happy 2016! Back from our hiatus, Vic is once again joined by Jon Jorgensen (@WaterScrumBan), Zach Bonaker (@ZachBonaker) and Garrett Borunda (LinkedIn) at the Cape Rey in Carlsbad for a lively morning of Agile and Coffee. In this episode, our Agile heroes discuss: What to do at the first bump in the road Which practices would you eliminate? Thinking big and small Reach out to Vic (@AgileCoffee) and use the hashtag #tellAgileCoffee to interact with us on an upcoming episode. announcements: Come join us for two days of conversation at the San Diego Agile Open this February 25 & 26. More info o...2016-01-0300 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast37. My Best Guest Ever, and She’s Not on TwitterA very special guest introduces episode 37, and you can see her on video at Kickstarter. On this episode Vic is joined by Curtis Gilbert, Larry Lawhead (@LarryLawhead) & Brett Palmer (@brett_palmer) to discuss topics from volume II of the Agile Coffee Conversation Starters. We dove into: Personal Kanban in Daily Life Thomas Leonard's The Nine Environments of You Trello (online kanban tool) Can PMs be Good SMs? How does Agile Change People? Liftoff by Diana Larsen and Ainsley Nies Power of the SM Our Professional Development books on audio / book summaries: Audible, Safari, Scribd, Blinkest What are these Agile Coffee deck...2015-09-0700 min

the Agile Coffee podcastThe Agile Coffee podcast - episode 37A very special guest introduces episode 37, and you can see her on video at Kickstarter. On this episode Vic is joined by Curtis Gilbert, Larry Lawhead (@LarryLawhead) & Brett Palmer (@brett_palmer) to discuss topics from volume II of the Agile Coffee Conversation Starters. We dove into: Personal Kanban in Daily Life Can PMs be Good SMs? How does Agile Change People? Power of the SM Our Professional Development What are these Agile Coffee decks? We've assembled the best and most-popular topics from our podcasts and local meetups, and we created two decks of casino-quality playing cards...2015-09-0747 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast33. Scrum Coaching Retreat SeattleLean Coffee recorded in Seattle, June 24, 2015 Vic (@AgileCoffee) attended the Scrum Alliance's fourth Scrum Coaching Retreat in the USA. It was three days of examination of what it means to be a coach in a scrum environment and how we can improve our coaching methods worldwide. In the first two days, participants had the opportunity to pitch a project they wished to focus on. Everyone then joined a project team and organized using scrum processes and roles. We had three sprints (spanning the two days) in which to iterate and increment on a delivery of our final products. The final...2015-07-3000 min

the Agile Coffee podcastThe Agile Coffee podcast - episode 33Lean Coffee recorded in Seattle, June 24, 2015 Vic (@AgileCoffee) attended the Scrum Alliance’s fourth Scrum Coaching Retreat in the USA. It was three days of examination of what it means to be a coach in a scrum environment and how we can improve our coaching methods worldwide. In the first two days, participants had the opportunity to pitch a project they wished to focus on. Everyone then joined a project team and organized using scrum processes and roles. We had three sprints (spanning the two days) in which to iterate and increment on a delivery of o...2015-07-3044 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast32. Scrum Day San Diego 2015Victor (@AgileCoffee) participated in Scrum Day San Diego and interviewed a number of participants, including the winners of the Agile San Diego usergroup's annual Agile Awards. Congratulations to Joe Dailey (winner of the Agilist of the Year, 2014) and to ID Analytics (recipient of the 2014 Agile San Diego Team Excellence Award). Also Dr. Dave Cornelius (@DrCorneliusInfo) and his son, Dave, accepted a gift on behalf of the 5Saturdays initiative which introduces Scrum to high school students. Over 100 Scrum enthusiasts gathered on June 12th, 2015 in San Diego County to advance their understanding on how to launch Agile projects successfully. The theme of t...2015-07-1947 min

the Agile Coffee podcastThe Agile Coffee podcast - episode 32Victor (@AgileCoffee) participated in Scrum Day San Diego and interviewed a number of participants. For more information on that event, visit scrumdaysandiego.com Zach, Brett & Vic discuss the value of Scrum Day Zach talks about entering into, guaging success of, and gracefully exiting coaching engagements Vic asks the Dave Corneliuses (both of them) about the honorarium awarded to 5Saturdays Members from ID Analytics, the Agilist Team of 2014, share their path to success with Scrum Joe Dailey, recipient of Agilist of 2014, discusses his successes in the workplace and the community For complete show notes, please visit agilecoffee.com/ep...2015-07-1947 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast30. Agile Community Events on the BeachTheme: Agile Community Events Dr. Dave (@DrCorneliusInfo) joins Vic (@AgileCoffee) for a beautiful morning on Huntington Beach discussing all manner of Agile community events: Agile Opens (and other open space uses), coaching retreats and camps, lean coffees, hackathons. Dave talks about the 5Saturdays model, and we tell how to find, get involved and host these activities. This is one of my favorite episodes. In addition to the excellent scenery and the superb company, I very much enjoy talking about community events. Not only do I believe that community is important and fulfilling, but I have a penchant for organizing these...2015-06-1600 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast27. Putting Together an Agile Coach CampTo share an abundance of topics, Victor is joined by Dale Ellis (@theDigitalDale), Larry Lawhead (@LarryLawhead), Jon Jorgensen (@waterScrumBan) and Dr. Dave Cornelius (@DrCorneliusInfo) in the Irvine studio for a lively morning of Agile and Coffee. In this episode, our Agile heroes discuss: A brief report on last month's ACCUS West Applying Agile to students Hang the DJ Can Agile practices change us psychologically? We're at a crossroads, and you can help! Is this format working for you? How can we improve upon it? AND - what ideas do you have for recording the sessions over the interwebs? Would you like...2015-05-0600 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast22. Are You Changed by Agile (or Coffee)?For this episode, Vic is joined by Larry Lawhead (@LarryLawhead), Dale Ellis (@thedigitaldale) and Dr. Dave Cornelius (@DrCorneliusInfo) for quick and efficient morning of Agile and coffee. Today our heroes discuss the following topics: How does practicing Agile/Lean change people? The Value of Scrum to Organizations Roadmapping with Lean Coffee and Six Thinking Hats - see Vic's recent post book: Six Thinking Hats by Edward DeBono Techniques for remote retrospectives mentioned: zoom.us, trello, kanban flow, surveymonkey, etc. Scrummaster as leader - getting things done book: The Servant by James C Hunter What makes a good scrum coach? Want more...2015-02-1500 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast20. Our Twentieth Coffee on the RecordThis just in! We're announcing that Vic will serve as facilitator for the upcoming Coach Camp. To learn more and see who will be attending, point your browser to AgileGathering.com for all the info about Agile Coach Camp US West, April 10-12, 2015 For this episode, Vic is joined by Jon Jorgensen (@WaterScrumBan) and Dale Ellis (@thedigitaldale) for a lively morning of Agile and coffee. Today our heroes discuss the following topics: Offshoring Wisdom - is this practice achieving its objective of lowering the organization's development costs? Tenure and Great Teams - How can we retain our people? How long does i...2015-02-0242 min

the Agile Coffee podcastThe Agile Coffee Podcast - episode 20For this episode, Vic is joined by Jon Jorgensen (@WaterScrumBan) and Dale Ellis (@thedigitaldale) for a lively morning of Agile and coffee. Today our heroes discuss the following topics: Offshoring Wisdom - is this practice achieving its objective of lowering the organization's development costs? Tenure and Great Teams - How can we retain our people? How long does it take for a coach to affect change? New Meeting Methods - Dale mentions Dick and Emily Axelrod's "Let's Stop Meeting Like This" Paired Coaching and Approximating Truth - Vic gave Jon a copy of "Quantum Psychology" (Robert Anton Wilson...2015-02-0242 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast17. ‘Tis the Season for Lean CoffeeBefore we begin... have you gone to iTunes or Stitcher to give us a review? It takes so little time and would sure help us a lot. Thanks! New: Agile Coach Camp US West, April 10-12, 2015 - AgileGathering.com for more info Visit our brand new forums on the AgileCoffee website For this episode, Vic and Jon are joined by Larry Lawhead (lawhead5@hotmail.com), Dale Ellis (@thedigitaldale) and Brett Palmer (@brett_palmer) for peaceful morning of Agile and coffee. Today our heroes discuss the following topics: Why is IT Ops the next big thing? We discussed Jez Humble and Davi...2014-12-2734 min

the Agile Coffee podcastThe Agile Coffee Podcast - episode 17Before we move on... have you gone to iTunes or Stitcher to give us a review? It takes so little time and would sure help us a lot. Thanks! New: Agile Coach Camp US West, April 10-12, 2015 - AgileGathering.com for more info Visit our brand new forums on the AgileCoffee website For this episode, Vic and Jon are joined by Larry Lawhead (lawhead5@hotmail.com), Dale Ellis (@thedigitaldale) and Brett Palmer (@brett_palmer) for peaceful morning of Agile and coffee. Today our heroes discuss the following topics: Why is IT Ops the ne...2014-12-2734 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast16. Do Agile Methods work with ERP Projects?Vic is joined by returning guest Dale Ellis (@theDigitalDale) and newcomer Alberto Hernandez for a fresh brew of Agile topics: "Death March" Scrum and Kanban - Dale bases this question on Edward Yourdon's "Death March" How can ERP implementations be sped up using Agile methodologies? - Alberto has much experience with ERP rollouts but wants to know how they can improve Internal Hackathons - Vic talks about running a four-day coding event inside his company Announcing Agile Coach Camp US West. For the first time on the US west coast (and only the sixth time in the USA), Agile Coach Ca...2014-11-2300 min

the Agile Coffee podcastThe Agile Coffee Podcast - episode 16Vic is joined by Dale Ellis (@theDigitalDale) and Alberto Hernandez for a fresh brew of Agile topics: "Death March" Scrum and Kanban - Dale bases this question on Edward Yourdon's "Death March" How can ERP implementations be sped up using Agile methodologies? - Alberto has much experience with ERP rollouts but wants to know how they can improve Internal Hackathons - Vic talks about running a four-day coding event inside his company Also we are happy to announce Agile Coach Camp US West coming to Irvine, California, from April 10-12, 2015. Be sure to visit AgileGathering.com to find out...2014-11-2334 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast15. A Great Day for Agile, a Great Day for CoffeeFor this episode, Vic and Jon are joined by Dale Ellis, Larry Lawhead and Dr. Dave Cornelius (@DrCorneliusInfo) in an undisclosed location for a lively morning of Agile and Coffee. In this episode, our Agile heroes discuss the following topics: having fun with self-organizing teams - we mentioned Game Changers and Mike Bonifer's ERGO framework organizing daily meetings with kanban - ever heard of chorei or asakai? Neither did I. We discussed Dave Anderson (Microsoft) and "walking the board" voting when you can't see eachother - Larry introduced another timely topic long-term value of a coach / scrummaster - Dr. Dave t...2014-11-1700 min

the Agile Coffee podcastThe Agile Coffee Podcast - episode 15For this episode, Vic and Jon are joined by Dale Ellis, Larry Lawhead and Dr. Dave Cornelius (@DrCorneliusInfo) in an undisclosed location for a lively morning of Agile and Coffee. In this episode, our Agile heroes discuss the following topics: 1. having fun with self-organizing teams 2. organizing daily meetings with kanban 3. voting when you can't see eachother 4. long-term value of a coach / scrummaster We offer our thanks to Gene Kim (@RealGeneKim) for giving us copies of The Phoenix Project to give to you. Listen to the episode to find ou...2014-11-1731 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast14. What is Core Scrum?Vic and Jon are joined by Larry Lawhead (lawhead5@hotmail.com) and Dale Ellis (@thedigitaldale) for peaceful morning of Agile and coffee. In this episode, our heroes discuss the following topics: upcoming Agile conferences self-help in free software core scrum TDD takes 2x as long? Reach out to Vic (@AgileCoffee) and Jon (@WaterScrumBan) on Twitter – and use the hashtags #askAgileCoffee or #tellAgileCoffee to interact with us on an upcoming episode.2014-10-2628 min

the Agile Coffee podcastAgile Coffee Podcast, episode 14Vic and Jon are joined by Dale Ellis (@thedigitaldale) and Larry Lawhead (lawhead5@hotmail.com) for peaceful morning of Agile and Coffee. In this episode, our heroes discuss the following topics: upcoming Agile conferences self-help in free software core scrum TDD takes 2x as long? Reach out to Vic (@AgileCoffee) and Jon (@WaterScrumBan) on Twitter – and use the hashtags #askAgileCoffee or #tellAgileCoffee to interact with us on an upcoming episode.2014-10-2628 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast13. Not an Unlucky Session, Not At AllSuperstitious? Maybe. But for this brew Vic and Jon are joined by Dale Ellis (@thedigitaldale) and Larry Lawhead (lawhead5@hotmail.com) for peaceful morning of Agile and Coffee. In this episode, our heroes discuss the following topics: Estimating 2.0 (photo forthcoming…) four categories for stories: no progress, sizeable, spike, emergeable product mentioned: Time Cube How is Scrum used in Construction referred to pg.82 of Jeff Sutherland’s upcoming book “Scrum: the Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time” Building Confidence with End Users Larry should write about his “Declaration of Independence from Frustration”, imo Reach out to Vic (@AgileCoffee) a...2014-10-0400 min

the Agile Coffee podcastAgile Coffee Podcast, episode 12b (aka 13)Happy International Coffee Day! Superstitious? Maybe. But for this brew Vic and Jon are joined by Dale Ellis (@thedigitaldale) and Larry Lawhead (lawhead5@hotmail.com) for peaceful morning of Agile and Coffee. In this episode, our heroes discuss the following topics: Estimating 2.0 (photo forthcoming...) four categories for stories: no progress, sizeable, spike, emergeable product mentioned: Time Cube How is Scrum used in Construction referred to pg.82 of Jeff Sutherland's upcoming book "Scrum: the Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time" Building Confidence with End Users Larry should write about his "Declaration o...2014-09-2928 min

the Agile Coffee podcastAgile Coffee Podcast, episode 12Vic is joined by Jon Jorgensen (@waterScrumBan) and Brett Palmer (@Brett_Palmer) for another morning of Agile and Coffee. In this episode, our heroes discuss the following topics: pre-review of "Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time", Jeff Sutherland's upcoming book from Crown Publishing. we'll be holding a review of the book in an upcoming episode, including book giveaways - stay tuned how does this book relate to Joy, Drive Collaboration Explained and Tribal Leadership? Nerf Gun Economy inspiration from S.Bowman's "Training from the Back of the Room" Brett recommends th...2014-09-2827 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast12. Three Amigos or the Dirty Dozen?A fresh brew: Vic is joined by Jon Jorgensen (@waterScrumBan) and Brett Palmer (@Brett_Palmer) for another morning of Agile and Coffee. In this episode, our heroes discuss the following topics: pre-review of “Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time”, Jeff Sutherland’s upcoming book from Crown Publishing. we’ll be holding a review of the book in an upcoming episode, including book giveaways – stay tuned how does this book relate to Joy, Drive Collaboration Explained and Tribal Leadership? Nerf Gun Economy inspiration from S.Bowman’s “Training from the Back of the Room” Brett recommends the vid...2014-09-2800 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast11. The Art of Throwing Ice Water on RealityVic (recently iced) is joined by Jon Jorgensen (@waterScrumBan) and Brett Palmer (@Brett_Palmer) for another morning of Agile and Coffee. In this episode, our Agile heroes discuss the following topics: ALS Ice Bucket Challenge - Jon and Vic both participated. Vic's video is here. pre-review of Jeff Sutherland's new book Scrum: the Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time Wall Walks with chairs Fresh Training and Book Updates Fantasy Football Draft parallels to Agile/Lean Reach out to Vic (@AgileCoffee) on Twitter – and use the hashtags #askAgileCoffee or #tellAgileCoffee to interact with us on an upcoming episode.2014-09-1100 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast10. Is Your Company Culture Killing You?Jon and Vic are joined by Dr. Dave Cornelius (@DrCorneliusInfo) in an undisclosed location for a lively morning of Agile and Coffee. In this episode, our Agile heroes discuss the following topics: Culture as the Silent Killer Deliver Fast Flex Training Reach out to Jon (@waterScrumBan) and Vic (@AgileCoffee) on Twitter – and use the hashtags #askAgileCoffee or #tellAgileCoffee to interact with us on an upcoming episode.2014-09-0600 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast9. Starting a New Job as a Scrum MasterJon and Vic are joined by Dr. Dave Cornelius (@DrCorneliusInfo) and Brett Palmer (@Brett_Palmer) in an undisclosed location for a lively morning of Agile and Coffee. In this episode, our Agile heroes discuss the following topics: Wisdom of crowds Respect people First week on the job Training Conquest Coaching retreats / bootcamps Reach out to Jon (@waterScrumBan) and Vic (@AgileCoffee) on Twitter – and use the hashtags #askAgileCoffee or #tellAgileCoffee to interact with us on an upcoming episode.2014-08-2800 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast8. Last ‘cast from Paradise Perks: Sayonara, Paradaisu – pt.3The last installment of our final Paradise Perks session (you have to admit, the ambient noise could get loud). Recorded the day after their presentation at Scrum Day San Diego, Jon and Vic are joined by Dr. Dave Cornelius (@DrCorneliusInfo) and Brett Palmer (@Brett_Palmer) for a lively morning of Agile and Coffee. In this episode, our Agile heroes discuss the following topics: Software development is not manufacturing "Bat outta hell" syndrome We ended with a quick retro on the event. Reach out to Jon (@waterScrumBan) and Vic (@AgileCoffee) on Twitter – and use the hashtags #askAgileCoffee or #tellAgileCoffee to interact with us o...2014-08-1120 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast7. Last ‘cast from Paradise Perks: Adios, Paraíso – pt.2Part 2 of the Paradise Perks finale, Jon and Vic are joined by Dr. Dave Cornelius (@DrCorneliusInfo) and Brett Palmer (@Brett_Palmer) for a lively morning of Agile and Coffee. It's our last podcast from Paradise Perks in Irvine (alas, the institution has shuttered its doors), and this session (recorded on June 14th) is divided into three parts, all using the lean coffee format. In this episode, the Agile heroes discuss the following topics: Zero QA - is QA really necessary? Planned Serendipity - lean coffee format, and introducing Gangplank as an example of this Enabling Innovation - the role of...2014-08-0900 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast6. Last ‘cast from Paradise Perks: Goodnight, Paradise – pt.1Fresh off their Scrum Day San Diego appearance, Jon and Vic are joined by Dr. Dave Cornelius (@DrCorneliusInfo) and Brett Palmer (@Brett_Palmer) for a lively morning of Agile and Coffee. It's our last podcast from Paradise Perks in Irvine (alas, the institution has shuttered its doors), and this session (recorded on June 14th) is divided into three parts, all using the lean coffee format. In this episode, the Agile heroes discuss the following topics: Culture eats what? Key Man syndrome and amoeba hump reverts "Agile practies make me tired" Two new uses for Agile Coffee: afterglows and cold-calling Reach...2014-07-2700 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast5. Creativity in Agile? Use Your ImaginationLive from Paradise Perks, Dr. Dave Cornelius (@DrCorneliusInfo) and Arielle Caron join Jon and Vic use the lean coffee format to discuss the following topics: 1. XScale 2. Kill Agile 3. koans, problem solving and goose in a bottle 4. brainstorming / inceptions ... worthwhile? 5. Creative Inc's model of brainstorming 6. Greenhousing and Jesse's Lasso Reach out to Jon (@waterScrumBan) and Vic (@AgileCoffee) on Twitter – and use the hashtags #askAgileCoffee or #tellAgileCoffee to interact with us on an upcoming episode.2014-06-1753 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast4. Coffee is Done When it’s DoneLive from Paradise Perks, Jon and Vic use the lean coffee format to discuss the following topics: Agile Games and Gamification Scrum as a gamification platform techniques used by people like Bryan Beecham (@BillyGarnet) at Iceberg Ideas Agile in Japan referenced The New New Product Development Game by Takeuchi and Nonaka, 1986 Training, Taboos and Readiness Jon's favorite book: Training from the Back of the Room by Sharon L Bowman Recursion: Use it or Lose it Jim McCarthy (Software for your Head, the Booted, etc.) Jon brought up the movie Ed Wood starring Johnny Depp, but I thought he said "Elwood" and...2014-05-2636 min

The Agile Coffee Podcast1. Inaugural Coffee, Fresh Off the BoatOur first AgileCoffee podcast, recorded live at the Knollwood restaurant in Irvine, CA, on March 13th, 2014. Victor Bonacci (@AgileCoffee) is joined by Brett Palmer, Jon Jorgensen and Curtis Gilbert. We can be reached at: Jon: @waterscrumban Brett: @brett_palmer Curtis: Vic: @agilecoffee Links: Southern California Agile User Group Agile Open California 2014 Items mentioned in this podcast: Pentel Color pens, sticky notes (multi-colored), a chime and a timer. Also, have you seen the Prime Directive? In this particular episode, you will learn: Who was on a boat? What to expect from future AgileCoffee podcasts When is Jon going to use Mary...2014-03-1800 min