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In this episode, Bob and Josh revisit the Scaled Agile Framework (AKA SAFe).  Josh recently attended a "Leading SAFe" class and that generates some juicy discussion around what SAFe may, or may not, offer to organizaitons like yours.  If you are evaluating the adoption of SAFe, this episode provides a sneak peek into whether or not it is a fit for you.

What is your experience with SAFe?  Has it added value or more headaches?

In this episode, Bob and Josh discuss various ways to plan, understand, and manage your team's capacity.  We cover a few real-world examples of how to get a brand new team off and running without any known capacity.  How does your team manage capacity?

In this episode, Bob and Josh discuss the concept of hardening sprints and what, if any, value they add.  This has been a long standing debate for us, so it is good to finally get it out to our listeners.  What side of the debate do you land on?  Do you use hardening sprints?

In this episode, Bob and Josh discuss ways to assemble an optimal agile team.  We also get into an interesting debate over what candidates (including Bob and Josh) should wear to an interview.  We look forward to your feedback and comments, especially pertaining to that debate!

In this episode, Bob and Josh discuss various seating options for your agile teams.  The endless debate around open office layouts earns a large amount of our discussion.  Regardless of your stance on that topic, we share a few tips that will help make any space better.  Feel free to weigh in with comments on our website about your views on what works best for your teams.  

In this episode Bob and Josh chat with Tricia Broderick about conflict resolution in agile teams.  We dig into the topics she covers in her session at Agile Development Practices/Better Software Conference and learn how to be better leaders and teammates.  A big thanks to Tricia for taking the time to speak with us during her busy schedule at the conference!  Check her out on twitter at @t_broderick.

In this episode, Bob and Josh sit down with David Hussman (@davidhussman), of DevJam Studios, at the Agile Development Practices and Better Softare Conference in Las Vegas.  David brings great insight to the podcast and helps us cover quite a few topics, including whether or not Agile has "jumped the shark" and shares a few "pithy comments" (as requested from Bob) about how individuals and teams can get better.

In this episode Bob and Josh discuss who, how, when and why you should be coaching your organziation beyond the teams you lead/manage/are a part of.  We view this as a very important step in agile maturity, but we also know this can be a difficult transition for some folks.  We hope this helps you take your organization from good to great!

In this episode Bob and Josh address two listener questions.  The first question covers developer metrics and understanding individual and team effectiveness.  Our second question centers on agile purists and how to handle an agile transition.

We want to know what you think about our answers and suggestions.  Tell us what you think!

In this episode, Bob and Josh respond to a listener question about what to do when a team member is not performing as well as the team needs them to.  What should the team do?  What should their manager do?  We tackle both angles and give you a plan to help.  

Do you agree or disagree with our views?  If so, please let us know on Twitter, our blog, or wherever else you find us!