This week we sit down with Gil Broza to discuss his new book, Deliver Better Results.  We discuss the importance of systems thinking, the importance of both people and mindset, and Gil's strategies for levelling up your organization, along with how to assess where you are (as a clue to where to start!)  Enjoy! Links Listeners can download chapter 1 from:   Gil's book:   Gil's website:  LinkedIn:  About the Agile Uprising  If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review, a rating, or leave comments on iTunes, Stitcher or your podcasting platform of choice. It really helps others find us.  If you’d like to join the discussion and share your stories,  please jump into the fray at our  We at the Agile Uprising are committed to being totally free.  However, if you’d like to contribute and help us defray hosting and production costs we do have a .  Who knows, you might even get some surprises in the mail!

Driving Better Results with Gil Broza

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Are you ready to transform your team's communication dynamics? Dive into this episode of the Agile Uprising podcast, where host Andy Cleff explores using David Kantor's four-player model to cultivate continuous improvement in high-performing teams. In This Episode:  Overview of the Four-Player Model: Learn about the mover, follower, opposer, and bystander roles and how each contributes to or hinders team collaboration. Interactive Team Exercise: Andy walks through a retrospective exercise designed to help team members identify and adopt different communication styles, enhancing understanding and flexibility. Sustained Improvement Strategies: Gain insights on integrating these concepts into your team’s daily interactions through deliberate practice and feedback.  Whether you're leading a development squad or coaching an executive leadership team, understanding and applying these concepts can lead to more effective and collaborative environments.  Key Takeaways:  Balanced team dynamics lead to better decision-making Conscious role adoption can build empathy and self-awareness Continuous practice and commitment are crucial for lasting improvement  Ready to Stretch Your Team’s Communication Muscles? Give the retrospective exercise a try and experience first hand the impact of balanced communication styles. Deeper Dive into the Four Player Model and Full Retro Details:    For info on Kantor and his body of work, see   About the Agile Uprising  If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review, a rating, or leave comments on iTunes, Stitcher or your podcasting platform of choice. It really helps others find us.  Much thanks to the artist  from  who provided us our outro music free-of-charge!  If you like what you heard,     to find more music you might enjoy! If you’d like to join the discussion and share your stories,  please jump into the fray at our  We at the Agile Uprising are committed to being totally free.  However, if you’d like to contribute and help us defray hosting and production costs we do have a .  Who knows, you might even get some surprises in the mail!

Stretching Team Communication Muscles with the Kantor Four-Player Model

In this episode of the Agile Uprising podcast, Andy Cleff, Chris Murman, and Jesper Ørting delve into a discussion on the concept of greed, in the context of organizational dynamics as well as personal growth. This episode marks the seventh and final installment in , focusing on how these vices manifest in professional settings, especially within the agile community. Video Version, with closed captioning:   Episode Highlights:  Understanding Greed: Chris Murman kicks off the episode with a deep dive into the definition of greed, describing it as an unhealthy desire for accumulating wealth, possessions, or status. The conversation explores how this manifests in various professional environments, particularly within the agile community. Greed vs. Envy: Jesper Ørting shares insights on the subtle differences between greed and envy, drawing on previous discussions from the series. The dialogue illuminates how these emotions interplay and drive behaviors in corporate settings. The Impact of Greed: The episode doesn't shy away from discussing the darker implications of greed, such as conflict and unethical decision-making. However, it also contemplates the potential for positive outcomes when greed is channeled appropriately. Cultural Perspectives: Jesper provides a fascinating comparison of societal attitudes towards success and communal responsibility in Denmark versus the United States, sparking a broader discussion on the balance between personal ambition and social welfare.   About the Agile Uprising  If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review, a rating, or leave comments on iTunes, Stitcher or your podcasting platform of choice. It really helps others find us.  Much thanks to the artist  from  who provided us our outro music free-of-charge!  If you like what you heard,     to find more music you might enjoy! If you’d like to join the discussion and share your stories,  please jump into the fray at our  We at the Agile Uprising are committed to being totally free.  However, if you’d like to contribute and help us defray hosting and production costs we do have a .  Who knows, you might even get some surprises in the mail!

Greed, The Seventh Deadly Sin of Agile Transformation

This week we sit down for an unscripted conversation around "change management."  Why is the first excuse when a change fails "we need more/better/gooder change management!"?  Why isn't everyone responsible for managing change?  And also, isn't this just good communications and transparency?  Enjoy!  If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review, a rating, or leave comments on iTunes, Stitcher or your podcasting platform of choice. It really helps others find us.  Much thanks to the artist  from  who provided us our outro music free-of-charge!  If you like what you heard,     to find more music you might enjoy! If you’d like to join the discussion and share your stories,  please jump into the fray at our  We at the Agile Uprising are committed to being totally free.  However, if you’d like to contribute and help us defray hosting and production costs we do have a .  Who knows, you might even get some surprises in the mail!

What is the deal with Change Management?

This week we sit down with frequent guest Johanna Rothman to discuss her newest book, project lifecycles...does it matter what method you use, project or product?  Isn't the goal to deliver value?  Tune in as we discuss how to pick your value delivery methodology, in service of "what risks are we willing to swallow?" Cheers!  If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review, a rating, or leave comments on iTunes, Stitcher or your podcasting platform of choice. It really helps others find us.  Much thanks to the artist  from  who provided us our outro music free-of-charge!  If you like what you heard,     to find more music you might enjoy! If you’d like to join the discussion and share your stories,  please jump into the fray at our  We at the Agile Uprising are committed to being totally free.  However, if you’d like to contribute and help us defray hosting and production costs we do have a .  Who knows, you might even get some surprises in the mail!

Project Lifecycles with Johanna Rothman

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Driving Better Results with Gil Broza

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