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A chat with Adam Smith, founder of Tension Consulting to discuss intentional design, doing what's best for your clients, taking risks, and staying agile as an entrepreneur.
When we discuss and debate agile, we talk about a lot of issues, but there's one group who is never invited to the table...the people we serve. We're not listening to the business.
Carl Oxholm, CEO of Virtue Compass, returns to the Badass Agile Podcast to discuss a leader's energies, and how they relate to impact and effectiveness in his new book "The Biology of Leadership", available everywhere.
Time to work on your own terms. Four years after the global pandemic, work - and why we do it - has changed. You have a choice to make. You can live by the guide, follow the...
You have to think differently in order to achieve extraordinary results. Embracing uncertainty, challenging established norms, and transcending accepted conversations can lead to meaningful and lasting changes in our organizations and the world at large. Break free from corporate agile....
Let's look at the 3 Signs You're Addicted to Process. and provide insights on overcoming it. I emphasize the significance of focusing on core principles and adapting to change in the dynamic world of agility and leadership.
In this episode, "Why Are We Afraid of the word 'DO,'" I want to talk to you about accountability and commitment in the agile leadership space. You're not paid to obey the Scrum Guide...you're paid to deliver promises to your...
Let's discuss the 2024 State of Agile Report and its implications for your practice. For the first time, we seem to be able to admit that Agile is drowning in the large enterprise space. So what does this...
In this episode, I discuss my prediction that 2024 will be the year of The Agile Entrepreneur practitioner. It's time for a shift in mindset and skills required to thrive in the evolving marketplace - listening, solution-oriented thinking, and pitching...
In today's podcast episode, we explore the role of agile leaders in social media, discussing its societal impact, resisting divisiveness, and promoting positivity online to influence the digital landscape constructively.
In this episode, I explore the need to redefine traditional agile roles, urging listeners to break free from industry constraints. I emphasize the importance of learning new skills for 2024, such as adding value, setting ambitious goals, fostering creativity and...
When Agile fails, we should look first at where we failed to honour its principles. How many times have we taught "people over process and tools", only to focus solely on process and tools? Can it REALLY be...
2023 brought great change to business and technology. Priorities have changed, and we may not be focused on the right things to support our clients and practitioners. Where will Agile go in 2024?
The future of agile lies in a relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation. Let's use our skills to create a better work environment, deliver better products, and strive for better balance.
Don't obsess over the outcome. The only thing that creates the outcome is the daily practice you commit to.
Is social media dying? Has it gone past its use-by date? It seems that there's ever more division and complexity, and you have to ask...is it really adding value?
Many times, the problem lies in the misconception of what agile truly offers and the failure to communicate its value effectively. We need to bridge the gap between what we're delivering and what businesses actually find valuable...
Why do big organizations struggle with agility? Big Agile frequently falls short. Scaling frameworks don't really help. Let's explore the characteristics of large organizations and the people who work there so we can see why Big Agile doesn't fit...
I'm a little biased, but there are certain things a training experience MUST do in order to delivery lasting value.
If your ship is sinking, you don't want to cling to the rails and hope everything will be ok. Let me show you what to do next.
The industry is facing a crowded market, a decline in quality of work, and a lack of focus on outcomes. We still tend to overthink and over-document, leading to a lack of actual delivery. Get ready for an eye-opening discussion...
As an agile practitioner, you have a duty to lead and to make real change. I think we're most imminently qualified to bring real cultural and social change to our workplaces...and beyond.
Is Agile Losing Favor?: "I see more ads for Agile project managers. I see more online sources calling Agile a form of project management. Does that mean that Agile is losing favor? Does it mean that there's some things that...
On this episode of Badass Agile, I discuss how applying Agile concepts to creative fields, leadership, and business strategy could result in easier and more consistent creation of better quality outcomes.
We could have gone back to normal by now....but we haven't. Because we can't. Things are forever changed. To the badass, that means opportunity.
The pandemic and rapid technological advancements have shown us that the old ways of leading no longer apply. Adaptability and understanding your team’s needs and values are essential in this new landscape.
There’s a lot of opinion out there. But not all of it will help you. Bickering with trolls on social media doesn’t help you succeed. And it’s not good for our craft. Choose sources that are experienced, open and maybe...
On this episode of Badass Agile, the discussion is focused on mastering fundamental skills and key leadership skills for 2023 and beyond.
There's a lot of opinion out there. But not all of it will help you. Bickering with trolls on social media doesn't help you succeed. And it's not good for our craft. Choose sources...
The best kind of coach is one who understands where you want to go, where you are, and what strategies are likely to work (universally and just for you). Are you doing that?
I am interested in the difference makers. The factors that determine whether or not you are the hero of the greatest story ever. The true badass shares a heritage with the greatest philosophers, doers, and heroes in history.
Episode 229 - Why Sameness Is Not A Strategy. Don't be an algorithm-pleaser! If you're talking about agile on social media, but you're copying what everyone else is doing...you're a follower. Learn how to stand out in this episode.
Badass Agile welcomes Sofia Theodorou (People Executive) and Carl Oxholm (Tax Executive and CEO of Virtue Compass) to talk about the state of people and culture in 2023.
Impact requires strength. We talk about big goals and making impact...but without real commitment and action, nothing happens. Seeing an outcome is only the first step. You have to act.
Agile has lost the script - we've become divisive, intolerant...maybe even a little arrogant. When we lose our desire to elevate the craft and the community as a whole, history tells us that the final days are near. ...
Community polarization, influx of new scrum masters, too much complexity and the introduction of AI will challenge agile practitioners in 2023.
Agile teams can be poisoned by negative energy. Are you - or someone on your team - leaking negativity? Find out how - and what you can do about it.
If you want to follow the agile or scrum manual or worship the rules, you can't be an artist.
Agile Survival Agile survival depends on circulating value. You can't stand still, surrounded by the same four walls, and expect to grow. A Bad Pattern We've gotten into a bad pattern in the past few decades. If we're not talking software, we don't...
Agile Certification is a for-profit product. Can it be an effective way to become a better Agile Leader? Education is a way to develop skills and learn concepts quickly. Modern education, and industry certifications are designed to ensure predictable outcomes...
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Either we struggle with change or we struggle with productivity. If we struggle with change we struggle to start things, but sometimes we struggled to sustain them. Change is very hard but I'm convinced that one of the reasons we...
Despite the bad news all around, I have tremendous hope in us. This is a time of great divisiveness, and yet, we've been through this before. The Agile Leader has the ability to begin with one - one team,...
It's not the quitting part I have a problem with; it's the quiet part. You absolutely should insist on a sustainable, balanced life. Agilists are supposed to be good at this. You must reclaim your time - no one will do...
Sensitivity to words. Aversion to risk. Sensitivity to truth. The power of anonymity and self-righteousness. Avoidance of challenge and growth. These raging currents threaten the nobility of our potential. There is something to be said for having reached a level of...
Quiet Quitting is trending so hard, it has its own hashtag. What is it, and what do you need to consider? What Is Quiet Quitting? Quiet Quitting is a passive form of protest. It is the act of giving up your...
It's not about what you know. Intimate Scrum or Kanban knowledge does not create greatness. Your mindset, character and habits do. I'm at my best when I'm creating heroes - people of vision, discipline, grit and self-awareness. Combine these with...
Main reasons for backsliding:-Not enough time to build a habit-Not enough of an emotionally compelling reason to stay the course (alignment to higher ideas, desire for benefit, avoidance of pain)-The pain of change is WORSE than the pain of not...
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Instead of acting in circles around things we can't impact, what if we focused on those things we could actually control? The things we should control. The things we've been told we're not allowed to question.-Our time-Our reputation-Our Action level-Our...
