Today we're answering more fan mail!

In this podcast, we answer Mitch's question by discussing the different software development methodologies available and what happens when management forces a methodology on a team.

We cover the pros and cons of each methodology, as well as some of the common pitfalls that can occur when a methodology is forced on a team and we might even share tips for better aligning a software development methodology with your team(s)!

0:00 A Real Intro
0:12 Topic Intro
1:20 Waterfall
5:30 The Insidious Nature of Waterfall
7:41 Dual Track Agile
10:45 Mandated Waterfall
13:19 Common Waterfall Drivers
16:49 Slide to Mediocrity
21:06 Mandated Scrum
25:39 Brian's First Scrum Experience
27:58 Questionable Scrum Practices
31:18 Waterfall to Agile
33:28 Customizing Scrum
35:23 Kanban
37:46 Leadership Kanban
44:31 Lean
46:35 XP
53:58 Wrap-Up

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AA119 - Software Development Methodologies

With all the layoffs facing agile professionals, Scrum Masters might be looking at open Project Manager positions.

If you're a Scrum Master, moving to Project Management - this podcast will walk you through some of what you might expect.

0:00 Topic Intro
1:00 What's a Project Manager
3:22 Position Decline
7:56 The Contracting Market
9:37 Scrum Master Development
13:24 Consultant Agile Coaches
14:34 Skills to Learn
17:25 Doing Things from Scratch
21:35 Managing Risks
26:40 Scaling
28:38 Scrum Master Benefits
32:16 More Scrum Master Benefits
34:23 Dealing with Customers
37:20 Should You Move?
39:42 Wrap-Up

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AA118 - Scrum Master to Project Manager Career Transition

Should we all just be promising and committing to dates when asked?

Today, we're reacting to an article that seemed to express the opposite opinion of our our Roadmaps episode. On further inspection, we find that it's not exactly what it seemed to be at first glance.

Our Roadmaps Episode: AA113 - Debating Outcome-Based vs Output-Based Roadmaps

A step back into time about the XBox One Launch:
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/11/spencer-microsoft-almost-abandoned-xbox-brand-after-the-xbox-one-launch/

...and another...
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2015/09/09/microsofts-former-xbox-head-xbox-one-launch-problems-were-predictable-and-preventable/?sh=322bcd9d49de

...and another...
https://www.businessinsider.com/how-microsoft-bungled-the-xbox-one-launch-2015-8

0:00 Topic Intro
0:45 Reading the Article
2:24 Moving Along...
5:21 Slinging Dates
8:10 Deadlines & Shell Games
11:00 Valid Date Discussions (or Are They?)
13:09 Being Late is No Big Deal (Unless It Is)
16:07 Accountability Issues
17:55 Cut the Scope, Make the Schedule
20:25 A Basic Untruth
21:45 Questions, Not Statements
25:19 Summarizing the Article
27:31 The Blame Game
29:01 Suggestions for Estimation
30:59 Wrap-Up

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AA117 - You Should Do Time-Based Estimates (Article Review)

Have you ever been referred to as an Agile Purist?

We have - and today, we're talking about this derogatory label! Who might you hear this from? Why might they say it? What can (and should) you do when you hear it?

0:00 Topic Intro
0:43 Why You Hear It
2:24 Executives
4:39 Pragmatic Management
6:25 Brian's Pushback
7:21 Project Managers
8:49 Product Managers
10:09 Engaging with the Statement
12:01 The Empathetic First-Step
13:26 Examples: What is Agile
15:51 Consultants and/or Vendors
21:06 Siloed Team Members
24:37 Quality Assurance & Testing
27:15 Training and Adapting
30:27 Summary & Wrap-Up

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AA116 - Breaking Labels: The "Agile Purist" Stereotype

Both Product Manager Brian Orlando and Product Manager Tricia Barnes have been recommending to our favorite Special Mystery Guest that she consider transition her career towards Product Management.

On this episode, we talk about the benefits, advantages, and concerns of a Scrum Master moving into a Product role.

Bonus points if this has been your career journey - we'd like to hear from you in the comments!

0:00 Topic Intro
0:12 Less Stress
4:32 Growth for Scrum Masters
12:33 Leadership Skills
15:44 Accountability & Decision Making
20:41 Accountability & Communication
26:09 Compensation
30:47 Agile Experts
33:46 Equity, Permanent Roles, & Consulting
35:10 Business Analyst
37:07 Ad-Hoc Salary Searches
39:07 Communication, Empathy, & Advocacy
42:23 Career Advancement
46:35 Accepting Responsibility
47:55 Summary
48:46 Wrap-Up

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AA115 - Going from Scrum Master to Product Manager (and why you should)

Both the agile manifesto and the scrum guide have references to working at a sustainable pace. On this episode, we're talking through what that means, what it certainly doesn't mean, and what things you need to help you work at a sustainable pace.

0:00 Topic & Guest Intros
1:04 What the Book Says
1:53 What is Sustainable?
2:46 Brian's Story
4:46 Time to Decompress
5:55 Lisa's Story
8:26 Systems Effect on Sustainability
10:36 Stormy's Story
14:05 Quality of Work
15:17 Stormy's Software Example
17:45 Sustainably Unsustainable
20:58 Measuring or Avoiding Burn-out
23:50 Pricing
27:07 A Self Inflicted Problem
29:19 Org Size
32:04 What is Needed to Sustain Pace?
36:10 Sharing and Aligning on Values
38:41 Guiding Culture
40:12 A Changing Pace
43:46 Summary
44:42 Wrap-up

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Join us as we delve into a lively debate on the merits of outcome-based roadmaps versus output-based roadmaps. With examples, strategic discussions, and practical insights, we explore what makes outcome-based roadmaps the far superior option for teams, stakeholders, and company success. From prioritization and communication to continuous discovery and handling milestones (aka. deadlines), this podcast covers nearly every counter-point you'll hear. We hope, after listening, you'll come away with a deeper understanding of why outcome-based roadmaps are the winning formula for driving impactful results.

0:00 Topic Intro
0:38 Order off the Menu
3:21 Outcome-Based Roadmap Example
5:30 Output-Based Roadmap Example
7:24 Focusing on the Number 1 Priority
12:54 Communication
18:15 Continuous Discovery
20:44 Milestones
22:49 Better for the Teams and Team Members
27:58 Better for Stakeholders
31:29 Summary

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AA113 - Debating the Superiority of Outcome-Based Roadmaps

In this information-packed episode, Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Agility Coach Om Patel dive deep into the process of evolving a software development team past spending significant time on estimation to becoming so proficient that estimation becomes unnecessary. In this podcast, you'll learn invaluable tips, techniques, and strategies to help your team streamline their estimation process, reduce unknowns, and enhance collaboration with stakeholders. From breaking down work through vertical slicing to learning stories and transferring skills - get ready to learn how to transform your team!

0:00 Send Us Your Questions!
1:55 Evolving a Team
2:56 Why Estimate?
6:05 Breaking Down Work (Vertical Slicing)
10:09 Learning Stories Reduce Unknowns
18:18 Transferring Skills
22:32 Team Talks Directly with Stakeholders
26:23 Product Manager/Owner Problems
28:59 Watch Throughput, Cycle Time, & Lead Time
35:17 Summary
37:07 Wrap-Up

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AA112 - Master Agile Estimation by Evolving Beyond It

How will AI impact Health Care?

On this episode, Product Manager and Registered Nurse Stormy Dickson joins us to talk about AI. We take opposing views on AI and it's impact (both past and potential future) on the medical field.

0:00 Topic Intro
0:50 End of an Era?
3:52 Is this a New Era?
6:23 Replacing Doctors, or Not
9:29 AI's Limits
11:20 Data Labeling is Learning
15:52 Better Doctors Enabled by AI (until it kills someone)
18:15 AI Doctors Mean AI Laywers
19:13 Small Disruptions
22:48 Development: Prone to Disruption
25:31 Interacting with People
27:57 Mechanical + AI = Breakthrough
30:09 Market + Ethics
32:11 Creating New Jobs and Markets
34:09 Confidence and Nuance
36:25 Brian's Final Thoughts
37:16 Stormy's Final Comment
38:01 Om's Final Comment
38:38 Ask a Question at ArguingAgile.com

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AA111 - Exploring AI in Health Care (with Stormy Dickson)

Is it possible to go from being a Project Manager to a Product Manager?

On this episode we dig into the possible advantages and disadvantages a Project Manager might have moving into Product Management.

0:00 Topic Intro
0:59 Concerns
4:44 Operations Experience
7:39 Stakeholder Management & Communications
10:21 Influence
11:13 Expanded Business Awareness
13:24 Disadvantages: Uncertainty
16:00 Risk Management
20:03 The Tyrrany of Planning
22:12 Blame Game
27:18 Leadership vs Management
30:37 Growth Experience
32:17 Ways to Get Hired as a Product
37:50 Newly Minted MBAs

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AA110 - Project Manager to Product Manager