From our homes...again. Boo!! The pubs are still closed. But in this episode, Geoff & Paul take a bit of time to catch up and reconnect after a long period of online working - which leads onto an interesting topic in itself... Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 107 - Has too many online meetings stopped us connecting on a human level?

An agile podcast…in a pub…it's an agile PUBCAST!! Agile coaches Geoff Watts &amp; Paul Goddard share their musings over an informal drink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode, Geoff and Paul meander around discussing Paul's lack of focus on mundane tasks towards how we as coaches and faciliators maintain "presence" and help others to maintain their focus too. Geoff needs a name for one of the techniques he had creates, and stay tuned right to the end to listen for a unique code which allows you as a listener to claim a special discount off Geoff and Paul Agile Coaching Certification (ICP-ACC) course on 18-20 June 2024.
For more details see https://www.agilify.co.uk/events/agile-coaching-certification-london-june-2024/ 
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S8 EP4: Maintaining Presence

Geoff & Paul give a short (and fairly brutal) review of Marty Cagan's new book, in which he makes several bold suggestions about how to transformation organisations to become more product-centric. Our concerns centered around those reading will make radical decisions which jeopardise jobs through cost savings. Is this the right thing for our thought leaders to do? How is this similar to Ken Schwaber's first teachings about Scrum... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S8 EP3: Controversy Creates Cash

From Our Homes, UK! Geoff and Paul caught up over a ZOOM call and got into a conversation about LISTENING. Both Geoff and Paul share both why it's important for us to listen, and also some exercises on how to practice listening in a group or even on your own.
Some links that are mentioned during this episode...
https://tastycupcakes.org/2012/10/intuitions/
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C17B57AOWhv/?igsh=MWw0eXlpeWVmazZnMA==
https://agilemasteryinstitute.com/blog/active-listening-seven-deadly-types/ 
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S8 EP2: Are you listening?

From The Channings, Bristol. Happy 2024!! Geoff and Paul met up with Nigel to bring the new year in with a pint and a chat about the year ahead. The three lads talked about how companies have changed post-COVID and some of the strange decisions many orgs are making on cutting roles and jobs. Is this the end of "agile" roles as we see them? Be sure to listen and subscribe to find out!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S8 EP1: Is agile REALLY dead?

From The Hatherley, Cheltenham, UK. Our final pubcast of the year! All about rituals.. or are they traditions? Make sure you stay to the end for the special Christmas message... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 107 - Has too many online meetings stopped us connecting on a human level?

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