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In this episode of our Agile Amped podcast, we introduce the exciting program planned as a part of the Enterprise Agility Roundtable. Our esteemed speakers, Alexander Birke, Enterprise Agility Coach at Accenture, and Silke Eggert, Head of Lean Portfolio Management & Transformation at Vodafone, along with guests from several prominent German corporate organizations, are here to kick things off. The program begins with an opening keynote from John Smart, founder of Sooner, Safer, and Happier, discussing ‘Optimizing for Outcomes’. The second keynote, part of the Atlassian-Vodafone collaboration, explores how GenAI will enhance workforce efficiency. Tune in to hear how synergies were created through the exchange of best practices, ideas, and stories with other Lean Agile leaders.

Welcome to this episode of the Agile Amped Podcast! Today, we delve into the Agile Transformation Journey that began at KFW a few years ago. This journey led to the creation of new networks and a common platform for people to connect and share their experiences. Joining us are Manuela Kühn, an Enterprise Advocate with Atlassian, and Alexander Weinrauter, Product Owner for Jira Align. They'll share insights on what made the first EA Roundtable Event a success. Tune in to discover the logistics and programs that contributed to this event's remarkable achievement.

In the latest episode of Agile Amped, recorded at the SAFe Summit 2024, Peter Palmér, Senior Transformation Strategist at Scania, and Helena Westman, Lean-Agile Coach, discuss their lean-agile transformation journey within the TRATON group. This group includes four strong brands: MAN, Navistar, Scania, and VW Truck & Bus, each with its unique identity and culture.

Peter Palmér, with extensive experience in production, engineering, and quality, and a prominent speaker on lean product development (LPD) and leadership, shares his insights. Helena Westman, a dedicated lean-agile coach with a rich background in IT operations and contract management, brings her expertise in motivating and leading teams.

Tune in to hear their insights on the complexities of driving lean-agile transformation across diverse and successful brands.

In dem Podcast zur agilen Transformation wird detailliert über die Herausforderungen gesprochen, die bei der Implementierung eines ARTs auftreten.

Die Theorie, die im Podcast erläutert wird, betont die Bedeutung von Führungskräften, die den Wandel aktiv unterstützen und als Vorbilder fungieren müssen. Es wird auch die Wichtigkeit einer klaren Vision und Strategie hervorgehoben, um alle Beteiligten auf den gleichen Kurs zu bringen.

Schließlich wird betont, dass die agile Transformation ein langfristiger Prozess ist, der Geduld und kontinuierliches Engagement erfordert.

In this riveting episode of our Agile Amped podcast, we embark on an in-depth exploration of the path to becoming an SPCT. Titled ‘Journey to Become an SPCT’, we sit down with two esteemed SPCTs who generously share invaluable insights gleaned from their journeys. Asuri Srivathsan Triplicane, SPCT6, shares insights as a SAFe® Practice Consultant Transformation Architect and Trainer. At the same time, Susan Roy Balummel, with her decade of Agile expertise, conducts the interviews, and Mahesh Varadharajan, a Business Transformation Leader, and Enterprise Coach, offers valuable perspectives on achieving Business Agility. Join us as we uncover the origins of their journeys, the routes they navigated, and the heights they have attained, inspiring listeners with tales of dedication and achievement.

In this exciting episode of our Agile Amped podcast, we explore the potential of Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) capabilities and how those contribute to the success of enterprises. Under the title ‘Next Level Lean Portfolio Management ‘, we will talk about the potential of Lean Portfolio Management and the implementation challenges when trying to establish LPM capabilities. Together with our guests Saahil Panikar, SAFe Practice Consultant-T (SPCT) and certified Enterprise Business Agility Strategist with Arif Nasiruddin, a Business Agility Advisor, we will focus on how to successfully implement LPM, how to overcome challenges and which potentials can be tapped in complex enterprises, which integrate hardware and software and how GenAI can leverage LPM activities. Join us as we uncover the key learnings and insights of implementing LPM in various industries!

In this episode of Agile Amped, we delve into the importance of change management in agile transformations. Under the title ‘Change Management in Agile Transformations’, we discover why change management is not just a buzzword but crucial for the success of business agility. Ann-Kathrin Lachmann, Agile Consultant at Accenture, talks to our guest Ludvig Ahlin. As a passionate Agile Coach, he shares his insightful experiences and outlines key takeaways and practical steps to implement change management in organizations. Join us now to succeed with your agile transformations by using change management correctly.

In this exciting episode of our Agile Amped podcast, we take a deep dive into the topic of enablement. Under the title ‘AgileMind@DBInfraGo’, we shed light on how collaboration needs to be organised in order to work in a truly agile way. We will discuss what knowledge is required and how effective objectives can contribute to leadership. Our guests, Sarah Hagemann, Release Train Engineer (RTE) according to SAFe® at DB InfraGO AG, Benjamin Schmücker, Product Manager according to SAFe® at DB InfraGO AG, Christian Seltsam, RTE and SAFe® Practice Consultant (SPC) at DB InfraGO AG, and Holger Wiese, also RTE and SAFe® Practice Consultant (SPC) at DB InfraGO AG, share their valuable insights and experiences. Listen in and learn first-hand how DB InfraGO AG successfully integrates agile principles and enables effective collaboration.

In this exciting episode of our Agile Amped podcast, we explore the introduction and evolution of agility in BVA's PNR (Passenger Name Record) process: Where have we come from, where are we now and where do we want to go in the future?

Under the title ‘AgileMind@BVA’, we will start with the introduction of agility and look at the current status. Together with our guests Michael Mengel, Head of Policy Division at the Federal Office of Administration (BVA) and Ann-Kathrin Lachmann, Product Owner in accordance with SAFe®(PO) at Accenture, we will focus on the successes and challenges of the initial and continuous integration of agility in a public authority context. Finally, we will take a look into the future and discuss our goals and visions for agility. Join us as we uncover the key learnings and synergies for introducing, maintaining and evolving agility in large-scale government projects.

In this episode, Silke Eggert & Alena Keck from the global Digital & IT organisation within Vodafone Group Technology will share their insights and practical experience on what 'servant leadership' means in real-life. According to many studies (e.g., the 2023 Business Agility report), Leadership behaviours are the biggest lever for successful transformation programmes. But what do leaders need to do differently when it comes to implementing new ways of working? What specifically does 'servant leadership' mean, and how to explain it so that even a 10-year old would understand? Which patterns and anti-patterns have both leaders experienced throughout their career and how have they addressed them successfully? Join us for this episode in which Silke and Alena will share how they have managed to get senior leaders fully on board to drive change at Vodafone.