Agile and Project Management - DrunkenPM Radio
A podcast about Agile and Project Management, hosted by Dave Prior, an Agile trainer, consultant, and project manager. The show covers topics related to agile methodologies, project management practices, and industry insights. It aims to provide practical advice and discussions for professionals in the field.
Episodes
Managing Projects with Half Double - Half the Time Double the Impact with Mattias Petrén
I sat down with longtime friend and fellow PMI volunteer Mattias Georgson Petrén to get schooled on Half Double, the Danish hybrid framework that has been around for over ten years but I only just learned about. Mattias walks through where it came from (a frustrated group of practitioners, industrial funding, and research backing from Aarhus University), what it promises — half the time double the
Navigating the Future of Agile and Scrum with Alex Sloley
In this episode, Dave Prior chats with Alex Sloley, an agile coach and Scrum Alliance Board candidate, about the evolving landscape of Agile, Scrum, and the impact of AI on teamwork and project management. They explore how community involvement, technological innovation, and leadership can shape the future of Agile practices.
Key Topics
• The significance of community engagement and serving thro
Breath, Stoicism, and The Power of Not Knowing with Carl Smith
In this episode, hosts Dave Prior and Stuart Young sit down with Carl Smith, a "philosophical futurist" and leader of The Bureau (https://thebureau.community/), a community of over 1,500 creative leaders. The conversation explores how to "tune up" your personal and professional systems to better serve yourself and others by embracing vulnerability, mindfulness, and the power of imperfection.
Key
The Journey from Project Manager to Chief of Staff with Darby Strong
The Journey from Project Manager to Chief of Staff with Darby Strong
In this conversation, Dave Prior and Darby Strong explore the transition from project management to the role of chief of staff, emphasizing the importance of interpersonal skills, empathy, and systems thinking. They discuss how experiences in the restaurant industry can shape effective project managers and the significance of cr
How AI is Transforming Scrum Teams - Practical Strategies from Claudio Lassala
Discover how AI can be seamlessly incorporated into Scrum teams to enhance productivity, storytelling, and problem-solving. Claudio Lassala shares real-world experiences of leveraging AI to fill skill gaps, automate tasks, and scale solutions, challenging traditional notions of team roles and developer identities.
Key Insights:
• The importance of teaching AI your principles for better, personal
The AI Engagement Lifecycle with Endava, Dava.X.AI, and Miro
Endava set out to reinvent how IT services get delivered in an AI-native world. Dava.X.AI is the group inside Endava driving that shift. Miro is the workspace they're building it on. Together they've shipped Davaflow — an AI engagement lifecycle that runs from signal to explore to govern to evolve, with humans and agents working alongside each other the whole way.
On the latest drunkenPM Radio, Ma
Breathing Ego with Nic Sementa
In this engaging conversation, Dave interviews Nic Sementa about his new book, 'Breathing Ego,' which serves as a guided workbook for leaders under pressure. Nic shares his journey from a young salesman to a successful entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of managing egos in leadership. He discusses the balance between servant leadership and command-and-control styles, the impact of AI on lead
Surfing Chaos - Storytelling and the AI Ready Project Manager - EP 6
In this episode, Stu and Dave discuss the power of storytelling, the impact of AI on project management, time management strategies, upcoming training sessions, and their activities at the Vancouver Scrum Gathering.
Global Scrum Gathering Vancouver 2026 - May 3-6
https://www.scrumalliance.org/events/global
Dave's Sessions
Gain Confidence as an AI Ready Project Manager - April 28 11 AM Eastern h
Mastering AI in Business - RAG vs CAG with Braden Cundiff
Braden Cundiff joins Dave to explore some of the emerging ways AI tools can be used to support project management, including RAG and CAG approaches. During the interview they cover what they are, how they are different, and how they can transform organizational processes. The discussion covers practical applications, ethical considerations, and strategies for learning AI effectively.
Key Topics
Surfing Chaos - AI & the Project Manager EP5 4-7-26
This episode explores the integration of AI into enterprise, project management in the AI era, and future skills needed to thrive alongside AI. Guests share insights on AI readiness, skill development, and upcoming training opportunities.
Takeaways
AI readiness programs provide valuable insights into enterprise AI adoption
Project managers need to adapt to AI-driven workflows or risk obsolescenc
Unlocking Emotional Intelligence for Personal Growth with Olivia Vick - Systems of Imperfection EP001
In this premier episode of Systems of Imperfection, Olivia Vick shares insights on emotional intelligence, self-discovery, regulation, and practical tools like personal Kanban to enhance personal and professional growth. Discover how neurodiversity, acceptance, and intentional habits can transform your approach to work and life.
Takeaways
- Self-awareness accelerates understanding of personal s
Sway 2.0 with Marina Alex - How Agile Coaches Can Thrive in a Changing Market
In this insightful interview, Marina Alex shares her journey from a successful sales executive to an agile coach, discussing the challenges faced during the pandemic, the importance of adapting to market changes, and strategies for agile professionals to find new opportunities in a shifting landscape. She emphasizes the need for the agile community to broaden its reach beyond IT, focus on measurab
Mastering Troubled Projects with Richard Broo
In this insightful interview, Richard Broo shares his expertise on managing troubled projects, the importance of scope and risk management, and how traditional and agile methodologies can be effectively integrated. Learn practical strategies to improve project success and navigate the complexities of modern project management.
Key Topics
- Troubled project diagnosis and intervention
- Scope man
Surfing Chaos EP004 - Stu's Big One
Agile or waterfall? Wrong question.
In our latest Surf the Chaos episode, we revisit a topic that keeps coming up — organizations aren't choosing between methodologies anymore. They're dissolving the barrier entirely and just grabbing whatever tool works. Multifaceted skills are winning over rigid roles.
And in our Throwing Bones segment, we get into something that'll resonate with anyone job hu
Adapt to Win! with Evan Campbell
Dave sits down with Evan Campbell to discuss his new book, Adapt to Win: A Framework to Overcome Strategy Decay Using OKRs and Lean Portfolio Management, published by Wiley. Evan shares why most organizations fail to execute on beautifully crafted strategies — and what to do about it.
Key Topics Covered
Strategy Decay — Evan introduces the concept of "strategy decay," the entropic force that cons
Index Cards and Envelopes - The Manifesto is Nigh! EP002
Busy brain? Moving feet? This one's for you.
In this episode, Dave and Stu cover the tools, trends, and mindset shifts worth your attention right now. Stu makes the case for a surprisingly powerful low-tech feedback tool (index cards and envelopes — trust the process), then calls out the "waiting trap" that's keeping too many people stuck while the world moves on without them.
Dave shares a head
Surfing Chaos - The Lost Art of Planning and RTO - EP001 2-10-26
In this eye-opening episode, Dave and Stu explore how organizations lose their edge by mistaking agility for abandoning solid project management. They reveal the perilous consequences of sacrificing skills for surface-level agility and offer practical steps to regain control before chaos takes over. Discover why planning skills are collapsing, how to identify and fix skill gaps, and the critical r
Navigating AI in Business Strategy with John Tanner
In this conversation, John Tanner discusses the evolving role of AI in business strategy, emphasizing the need for leaders to understand AI's impact on their organizations. He highlights the challenges of integrating AI, the importance of data management, and the necessity for project managers to adapt their skills in the face of new technologies. Tanner also introduces his course on AI readiness,
The Art of Giving Feedback with Lonnie Weaver-Johnson
In this episode of the Reluctant Agilist, Dave Prior and Lonnie Weaver-Johnson delve into the intricacies of giving and receiving feedback. They explore personal experiences, the importance of empathy, and various models for effective feedback. The conversation emphasizes the need for clarity, intent, and kindness in feedback delivery, while also addressing the challenges of navigating feedback in
Navigating Uncertainty - Preparing for Success in 2026 with Johanna Rothman and Mark Kilby
In this episode of the Reluctant Agilist, host Dave Prior welcomes Mark Kilby and Johanna Rothman to discuss their reflections and plans for the new year. The conversation begins with a candid admission from Dave about feeling lost in setting goals for 2026, prompting Johanna to suggest a shift in focus from preparing for risks to preparing for success. The trio explores the importance of collabor
Building a Virtual Board of Directors with AI featuring Victor Njoroge
In this conversation, Dave Prior interviews Victor Njoroge about the intersection of AI and product management. Victor shares his background and role at Clarion, emphasizing the importance of optimizing workflows for sales development representatives. They discuss the concept of Sidebar, a platform for brainstorming and sharing ideas among professionals. Victor explains how he built a virtual boar
Revolutionizing Recruitment with SuperHired - Featuring Josh Hill
Revolutionizing Recruitment with SuperHired featuring Josh Hill
In this conversation, Josh Hill discusses the innovative approach of SuperHired in transforming the recruitment process. He emphasizes the flaws of traditional hiring methods, the importance of understanding both candidate and company contexts, and the role of AI in recruitment. Josh advocates for a more human-centered approach to hi
Receiving the Gift of Feedback with Lonnie Weaver-Johnson
In this engaging conversation, Dave Prior and Lonnie Weaver-Johnson delve into the complexities of giving and receiving feedback. They explore personal experiences, the emotional challenges associated with feedback, and practical strategies for improving feedback dynamics. Lonnie shares her insights on the importance of mindset, recognizing triggers, and the four Rs of feedback: recognize, receive
Navigating AI - Making Sense of Agents and When To Use Them with Hugo Bowne-Anderson
In this conversation, Dave Prior and Hugo Bowne-Anderson discuss the evolving landscape of AI and data science, focusing on the role of AI agents in solving business problems. Hugo shares insights on how to effectively implement AI solutions, the importance of understanding the underlying data, and the need for continuous improvement in AI systems. They also touch on the skills necessary for navig
How to be a Podcast Guest with Jay Hrcsko
This interview is also available via video form here: https://youtu.be/vkNbgwcolIM
If you’ve never been on a podcast before, the whole idea of it can be intimidating. What if you say the wrong thing? Or say “Um… to your point” too many times. EVERYONE will judge you. Your career will be over. It will be the end of days….
Except none of that will happen. But just to put your mind at ease, Jack Hr
Making the Case for Middle Management with Dennis Stevens
Dennis Stevens joins drunkenpm for a deep dive into the challenges faced by middle management in organizational change. Dennis argues that Agile and transformation efforts often fail because they treat middle managers as a roadblock, when in fact, these managers are simply victims of a badly designed system. The core idea is that companies shouldn't try to eliminate these roles but must instead de
You Need Comms More Than You Think with Ashley Lucio
In this conversation, Dave Prior speaks with Ashley Lucio about her extensive experience in communications, particularly focusing on the differences between internal communications and marketing. They discuss the challenges organizations face in deploying AI technologies and the importance of having communication professionals involved in these processes. Ashley emphasizes the need for effective c
Getting Your Resume Past ATS with Wahresume Featuring Johnu Marattil
(This podcast was originally recorded as a video episode. If you'd like to see that version: https://youtu.be/YSDNeAdyZiw)
In this conversation, Dave Prior and Johnu Marattil discuss the challenges of job applications, particularly the importance of tailoring resumes for each position. Johnu shares his personal journey of creating a tool, WahResume, to automate and enhance the job application pro
Johanna Rothman DPM Take Over - No One Is Coming to Save You
In this engaging conversation, Johanna Rothman takes over Dave Prior's podcast to discuss the journey of writing their new book with Stu Young. They explore themes of self-responsibility, emotional intelligence, and the importance of visual thinking in navigating complexity. The authors share their personal experiences and insights on collaboration, the writing process, and the necessity of embrac
Personal Kanban Questions with Alexandre Silva
Dave Prior transitions control of his podcast to Alex Silva, a fellow Personal Kanban practitioner. They discuss the challenges of time management and productivity, sharing personal experiences and strategies. Dave emphasizes the importance of using personal Kanban as a tool for self-reflection and optimization, rather than just task management. He describes his "productivity recovery plan" using
David Marquet - Distancing - How Great Leaders Reframe to Make Better Decisions
In this conversation, David Marquet shares his transformative leadership journey from commanding the Santa Fe submarine, one of the worst performers in the fleet, to implementing a culture of empowerment and accountability. He discusses the importance of shifting from a language of permission to a language of intent, encouraging leaders to empower their teams to think critically and make decisions
Distancing - How Great Leaders Reframe to Make Better Decisions with Dr. Michael Gillespie
In this episode, Dave interviews Dr. Michael Gillespie about his book 'Distancing - How Great Leaders Reframe to Make Better Decisions', which explores psychological distancing as a tool for better decision-making. They discuss the importance of stepping outside one's own perspective to gain clarity, the different types of distancing (self, time, and space), and practical applications of these tec
Revolutionizing Team Coordination with Steady featuring Henry Poydar
In this conversation, Henry Poydar joins Dave on the podcast to discuss the innovative platform Steady, which aims to enhance team coordination and communication in the workplace. Henry shares his extensive background in engineering and web development, emphasizing the importance of context and intentions in project management. They explore the challenges of cross-team coordination, especially in
From Theater to Flow with Ross Beurmann
Join Dave Prior as he sits down with Ross Beurmann, author of "From Theater to Flow: Rebuilding the System Behind Agility." In this episode, they delve into the challenges of agile transformations, the concept of "Agile Theater," and the importance of focusing on the middle management to drive meaningful change. Ross shares insights from his book and discusses the need for organizations to rethink
Building Resiliance with Agile2025 Keynote Speaker Tricia Broderick
Building Resiliance with Agile2025 Keynote Speaker Tricia Broderick
Dave Prior interviews Tricia Broderick for the Agile 2025 pre-conference, focusing on her keynote on building resilience. Tricia discusses the challenges of the current job market, including high unemployment and overworked employees. She emphasizes the importance of resilience and community support. Tricia also highlights the up
Getting Ready for Agile 2025 with Reese Schmit
In this conversation, Dave Prior and Reece Schmidt discuss the upcoming Agile 2025 conference, focusing on its structure, keynotes, and unique features like the Hackathon for Good. They emphasize the importance of preparation for attendees, including tips for maximizing the conference experience, networking, and engaging with speakers. The conversation also addresses resources for introverts and t
Agile 2025 Preview with Chris Murman
An interview with Agile Alliance Conference Chair Chris Murman on what’s happening at Agile 2025 and why you want to be there. During the conversation, we discuss ways this year's event is different from the previous ones, focusing on the importance of addressing real problems within the Agile community, the challenges faced by professionals in the field, and the evolving role of AI in Agile pract
Navigating Your Job Search in the Age of AI with Ed Stockwell
Looking for work is never easy but if you work in IT, Project Management or Agile and you're looking for a gig this may totally feel like the darkest timeline.
In this conversation, Ed Stockwell joins drunkenpm to discuss the current challenges in the job market, particularly for those in project management and Agile roles. Ed and Dave explore the importance of networking, volunteering, and maint
Shifting from Product to People: A New Agile Perspective w/ Pete Oliver-Krueger & Michael Dougherty
Shift: From Product To People: A Novel About Product Development, and Shifting to People To Achieve a Holistic Agile Transformation is a new book written by Michael Dougherty and Pete Oliver-Krueger that focuses on shifting the Agile mindset away from a product-centric approach and towards a more a people-centric one. This interview centers around the need for collaboration, the impact of AI on Ag
Redefining Project Success with Dennis Stevens - March 2025
Summary
In this conversation, Dave Prior and Dennis Stevens explore the evolving definition of project success as outlined in PMI's recent report. They discuss the implications of this new definition, emphasizing the need for continuous transformation in organizations and the role of project managers in delivering value. The conversation also touches on the importance of reducing friction in proje
Using Lucid to Update Jira with Preston Hunter
Summary
In this conversation, Dave Prior and Preston Hunter discuss the challenges of transitioning to Agile methodologies, particularly focusing on the use of JIRA and visual collaboration tools like Lucid. They explore a case study of a team moving to Kanban, the integration of Lucid with JIRA, and how visual tools can simplify workflows and enhance collaboration. The discussion also covers capa
Is Your Team Operating At Its' Full Potential? w/ Brett Harned & Greg Storey from Same Team Partners
In this conversation, Dave Prior, Brett Harned, and Greg Storey discuss the importance of creating a humane workspace through effective communication and collaboration. They share their backgrounds, the founding of Same Team Partners, and the significance of addressing communication issues within teams. The discussion highlights the need for leaders to be trained in facilitating meaningful convers
Slaying the Meeting Monster: A Conversation with Mun-Wai Chung
In this conversation, Dave Prior and Mun-Wai Chung discuss the pervasive issue of ineffective meetings in the corporate world, exploring the cultural implications of meeting practices, the impact of remote work, and strategies for improving collaboration. Mun-Wai shares insights from her book, 'Slay the Meeting Monster', emphasizing the need for intentionality in meetings and the importance of scr
10 Ways to Stop Your Daily Scrum From Acting Like a Status Meeting
In this episode of Drunken PM Radio, Dave Prior discusses how to make daily standups more effective for teams that feel they are merely status calls. He shares ten actionable suggestions to enhance the value of these meetings, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, preparation, and maintaining a focused and respectful environment. The conversation also touches on the need for team members to
The PMI Agile Alliance
Today PMI announced that The Agile Alliance was joining PMI to form the PMI Agile Alliance. This is obviously going to cause a great deal of debate in the Agile and project management communities. I am very excited about what this could mean for the future of Project Management and Agile - and here is why.
Are Your Collaboration Tools Hijacking Your Productivity? with Jim Benson
Summary
In this conversation, Dave Prior and Jim Benson discuss the challenges of remote work, the impact of collaboration tools on productivity, and the importance of creating humane workspaces. They explore the dynamics of meetings, the toxicity of over-communication, and the need for regular maintenance in team processes. Jim shares insights from his course on cleaning toxic waste in workplaces
Bad Choices in Every Direction with Galen Low
Summary
In this conversation, Dave Prior and Galen Lowe explore the complexities of digital project management, emphasizing the importance of understanding digital projects, the role of project managers in decision-making, and the necessity of integrity in client relationships. They discuss the evolution of project management, the significance of building trust, and the challenges of navigating st
Overcoming Fear as a Non-Technical Project Manager with Kay Keizer
Summary
In this conversation, Dave Prior and Kate Kaiser discuss the challenges faced by non-technical project managers, particularly in overcoming fear and embracing difficult conversations. Kate shares her experiences in project management, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, communication, and building trust with clients. They explore strategies for managing energy and maintaining tra
Unleashing The Power Of Project Management With Val Hinze
Summary
In this conversation, Dave Prior and Val Hinze discuss the evolution of project management roles, the importance of creating a supportive PMO structure, and the significance of servant leadership in fostering a healthy work environment. Val shares insights on how Mighty Citizen has redefined project management to focus on career growth, client relationships, and sustainable practices. The
Leading Creative Teams Through Change with Sara Doubleday
Summary
In this conversation, Dave Prior and Sara Doubleday discuss the complexities of managing change within creative teams, the integration of AI in creative processes, and the importance of maintaining human connections in a remote work environment. Sara shares her experiences with team mergers, the challenges of efficiency versus human connection, and the need for a supportive agency culture
An interview with Jimi Fosdick of Fearless Agility
Summary
In this episode, Jimi Fosdick joins Dave for a conversation about his journey from traditional project management to agile. They discuss the challenges of applying traditional project management to software development, the importance of understanding the context and problem domain when choosing project management approaches, and the misuse of the term 'agile' in the consulting industry.
Being a Product Owner with No Direction From Above w Richard Cheng
In this conversation, Dave Prior and Richard Chang discuss the challenges that product owners face when they don't receive the support and direction they need from their leadership. They explore strategies for product owners to navigate these situations, including having open and honest conversations with leadership, running experiments to validate assumptions, and finding mentors or support netwo
The Edge Collection w Si Alhir
Summary
In this conversation, Si Alhir discusses the concepts of agility, resilience, and anti-fragility and how they relate to navigating stress and achieving growth. He emphasizes the importance of embracing stress and using it as a tool for adaptation and evolution. Si also highlights the need for balance between order and disorder, and the dangers of too much of either. The conversation touch
How to Read Cumulative Flow Diagrams with Colleen Johnson
Summary
In this conversation, Dave Prior and Colleen Johnson discuss the concept of cumulative flow diagrams (CFDs) and their practical application in Agile methodologies. They explore the significance of CFDs in understanding work in progress, cycle time, and throughput. Colleen provides insights into the interpretation of CFDs and the implications for team performance and workflow management. Th
Thr Art of War with Si Alhir
Summary
In this conversation, Si Alhir and Dave discuss the Art of War, its application in transformation work, and the naturalness and unity found within its wisdom. They explore the concept of taking whole, the relationship with the environment, and the role of the Sage Commander. Si shares personal experiences and insights, emphasizing the transformative power of the Art of War. The conversatio
Did Coaching Kill Agile? w Sandra Cain and Jeff Leach
Summary
In this conversation, Dave Prior is joined by Jeff Leach and Sandra Cain to discuss the question of whether coaching has killed Agile. They explore the role of coaching in Agile transformations and the challenges that arise when underqualified coaches are thrust into coaching roles. They also discuss the difference between coaching and consulting, the importance of understanding one's plac
Are you the hero or the villain in your team? w Carl Smith and Jesse Wroblewski
Summary
The conversation explores the concept of being a hero or a villain in a team and how awareness of one's role can lead to more intentional actions. The guests, Jesse and Carl, share their perspectives on this topic. Jesse discusses his experience running an agency and how he developed a marketing approach for supervillains. Carl talks about his role at the Bureau and the challenges of being
Human Hacking with Christopher Hadnagy and Dr. Abbie Marono
Summary
In this conversation, Dave Prior interviews Chris Hadnagy and Dr. Abbie Maroño about social engineering and human hacking. They discuss the definition of social engineering and how it differs from human hacking. They emphasize the importance of intent in social engineering, with the goal being to influence someone's actions for their benefit rather than to cause harm. They also explore th
What's The Next Most Important Thing to Learn with Scott Sehlhorst
I’m testing out the AI Generated Summary…
In this conversation, Dave Prior and Scott Sehlhorst discuss the importance of improving the product plan while executing it. They explore the common problem of companies jumping straight into execution without considering what they should build and why. Scott emphasizes the need to shift from a mindset of control to one of influence, where product manage
Fixing PI planning with Alan Dayley
Alan Dayley is back to help me continue the quest of figuring out why so many companies are struggling with PI Planning or quarterly planning. During the interview, we discuss some of the reasons organizations struggle with this type of planning. We address the topic from the perspective of senior leadership, why they want it, how they often approach it, and the challenges that creates. We also ex
How to Pick the Right Scrum Training For You with Vic Bonacci
You’ve decided to take a Scrum certification class. Now the question is, which one? If you are looking for something like Certified Scrum Master or Certified Scrum Product Owner, there are so many options to choose from that it can be overwhelming. All of them should result in certification and price is certainly a concern. But there are a number of other factors to consider when trying to find th
Making Sense of Co-Pilots, Agents, and Changes in AI with Snehal Talati
Keeping up with what is happening in AI is no small task. You probably know some folks who spend a lot of free time learning how to bend (insert AI flavor of the week) to their will, there are folks who are preaching to anyone who will listen about all the amazing things that are right around the corner, and then there are the folks who just periodically peek over their shoulder and say “Yeah, um…
5 Things You Can Do to Fix Your Sprint Planning
If you are on one of those teams that has made a habit of dragging unfinished work from one Sprint to the next... YOU NEED TO STOP!
When you get to the end of a Sprint and have work that isn't done, you can't show it to the stakeholders in the Sprint Review. If you don't show it to Stakeholders in the Sprint Review, you can't get feedback. And if you can't get feedback, you can't inspect and ad
Successful Distributed Teams
At the Modus Institute, Jim Benson and Mark Kilby have created a new offering called Successful Distributed Teams. This new course focuses on how to build strong remote teams, how to create a humane, healthy balance of productivity and accountability, and what tools you can use to make it all work. In this interview, Jim and Mark join me to discuss what happened when they combined the many years o
Developing Trust in Your Organization w Gil Broza
A few weeks ago I interviewed Gil Broza about his new book, “Deliver Better Results: How to Unlock Your Organization's Potential". The book was designed to quickly provide actionable practices that organizations can utilize to improve their value delivery system. It focuses on understanding the fitness for purpose of your system of delivery, and how to employ his ten strategies to improve your lev
Deliver Better Results w Gil Broza
Gil Broza joins me for a podcast about his new book, “Deliver Better Results: How to Unlock Your Organization's Potential". During the interview, Gil and I discuss how he designed the book to quickly provide actionable practices that organizations can utilize to improve their value delivery system. Our conversation includes details on how to understand the fitness for purpose of your system of del
Is This The Darkest Agile Timeline? w George Schlitz
With the state of Agile as it is today, I find myself frequently wondering, “Is this the Darkest Agile Timeline”? Things have been getting a bit bleak lately in the Agile space. With the layoffs, the job market, and the fact that the business world has change fatigue and is tired of not getting what they expected from a way of working they’ve mostly only kinda half-done...
Where’s the hope?
For
Fixing Your Quarterly Planning W Nigel Baker
There seems to be a current trend where organizations that say they are doing PI planning or quarterly planning are making a decision for the teams about what must be delivered in the time box. The teams just accept the commitment because they either feel they do not have the agency to push back and say no to some of it or are too busy trying to finish up their last overcommitment to look at new w
Advice for a Wayward Scrum Master with Jeff Howey
What do you do when your Scrum Master’s understanding of their role seems to be less about acting as a servant leader to the Scrum Team and more about making the team to work in a way that is most convenient for them? In this episode of the podcast, Jeff Howey joins me to talk through the real-life case of a Scrum Master who seems to have lost their way.
Here are some of the concerns shared in t
Is Agile Delivering The Business Outcomes You Are Looking For? with Jessica Wolfe
For the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/pnmbdAxskXo
When an organization has taken the decision to switch an Agile way of working, they often get so caught up in trying to adopt the various practices and processes that they forget to stop and ask the question, “Is this providing the business outcome we need?”
Remembering to keep that question top of mind is important. Knowing wh
The Future of AI with Mark Kilby
On Friday, December 8, The Agile Alliance is hosting a MiniCon on the Future of Artificial Intelligence. During the event, Mark Kilby will be hosting a roundtable discussion with the speakers to explore the ways AI is poised to impact how we work and what it will take to utilize it in an ethical and responsible way.
Mark joins me in this episode of the podcast to discuss why he made a conscious
Letting Go of Pure Agile w Andy Jordan
Agile is going through a lot of changes right now. The changes aren’t so much in what it is and how it works - that seems to be a bit stable at the moment. The changes stem more from how adopters feel about it, their ideas about much agile they need, what they need to achieve it, and what kind of support they want getting there. As the space works through these growing pains, many Agilists respon
The Agile Coach's Dilemma with Alan Dayley
With each new round of layoffs, the existential crisis facing the agile coaching community deepens. Alan Dayley joins me to discuss how the community is retrospecting on this moment and whether or not it is asking the right questions.
Over the past year, a number of high-profile organizations have made a decision to let go of their agile coaches. The impact of that choice on those organizations
Louder Than Ten Goes Full CoOp w Rachel and Travis Gertz
Louder Than Ten is a Vancouver-based Project Management Training and Consulting company. L>10 was founded by Rachel and Travis Gertz, and for the past 14 years, everything they have done has been centered around fostering healthy and humane ways of working together and managing projects. There aren’t many organizations in the digital agency space that have taken the time to develop their own proje
Using Personal Kanban to Start Agile Transformation with Michael Grill
As long as there have been agile teams there has been the challenge of putting people together and getting them to actually be agile. You can send them off to a class and teach them Scrum or Kanban, or bring in team coaches, and that helps, but it doesn’t address one fundamental issue. Most people have not taken (or been given) the time they need to learn how to be agile in how they manage themsel
Creating Connections with Together To Gather w LIa James and Jessie Shternshus
Getting people to open up to one another and connect at work is not an easy thing. It wasn’t easy before the world went remote, and now that many of us are somewhere in the middle of being half remote and half in-person, it’s not getting any easier. But if we can get to know each other a little better and a little deeper, we will foster stronger connections. As we become more invested in one anoth
Can AI Replace a Scrum Master? w Zach Stone
AI is everywhere now. You can’t have a conversation that involves the future of work without heading down the rabbit hole of how Chat GPT and tools like it are changing the workspace. For some, it is a very exciting time. For others, it is scary as hell because it is so hard to figure out how it will impact our work.
In this interview, Zach Stone is back for a chat about the following questions:
What Happens When the Agile People Leave w Jesse Fewell
Times are weird in the land of Agile. More and more big companies are letting go of the people they’ve brought on to help them adopt agile practices, or replacing their Scrum Masters with Technical Program Managers, or creating a homegrown version of Agile by taking an established framework and bailing on the practices they don’t like. Is this just business accepting that what they’ve been trying
Cultivating A Soulful Transformation Community W Jardena London
Jardena London is on a mission. After spending years helping organizations transform, adopt agile, and achieve business agility she realized there was something missing. Soul.
Yes, change was happening, but at what expense? Were people any more able to bring their whole selves to work, authentically show up, rise to the challenge of the day, and fully contribute themselves to the work? Mostly, n
Tuning Your Distributed Team with a Right Environment Exercise at Agile 2023 Preview
Agile 2023 is almost here! Mark Kilby, Tim Nolan, and I are putting the final touches on our session Tuning Your Distributed Team with a Right Environment Exercise. We are looking forward to sharing some of the things we learned in Modus Cooperandi’s Lean Agile Visual Management Certification program. The workshop will be held at Agile 2023 on Tuesday, July 25th from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
This vi
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