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In this conversation, Benjamin and David Anderson discuss the evolution of agile and the principles of Kanban. David shares his background and how he got involved in the Agile movement. He explains that Kanban is an evolutionary approach to achieving agility, focusing on operational and management practices. He emphasizes the importance of starting with the basics and evolving from there, rather than implementing prescriptive frameworks. David also discusses the challenges of scaling agile practices in organizations and the need for an explicit approach to dealing with resistance.

David Anderson:

Anderson studied electronics and computer science at the University of Strathclyde and worked in the IT field at companies including Motorola, Microsoft, and Corbis in the Seattle metropolitan area. In 2005, he established the use of Kanban in software development, and five years later, he published the first book on Kanban. Anderson is an influential author, with notable works including “Kanban: Successful Evolutionary Change for Your Technology Business.” As a consultant and trainer, he founded David J. Anderson & Associates and the Kanban University, offering expert guidance on implementing agile practices. Through his thought leadership and community contributions, Anderson has significantly shaped the modern understanding and application of agile and lean management principles.

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In this conversation, Benjamin and Mike discuss the current state of the agile community, particularly the layoffs and job market for Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches. They emphasize the importance of understanding project management and how it relates to agile ways of working. Mike suggests that Scrum Masters should focus on showing value by increasing top-line revenue and decreasing bottom-line costs. They also discuss the need for context-specific approaches to agile, depending on the size and industry of the organization.

Mike Lyons:

With three decades of hands-on experience, Mike completed 16 agile certifications, and having trained thousands and garnered over 10,000 followers and earned recognition as a top voice in the Agile Community by LinkedIn. His journey has taken him through diverse landscapes, from startups and nonprofits to global corporations and government agencies.

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The conversation Sophie, Matthias and Benjamin discuss the the need for a pragmatic approach to evolve, and the importance of understanding the specific pain points in an organization. They also discuss the role of methodologies and frameworks in driving change and the need to focus on value creation rather than just process execution. They highlight the importance of understanding the purpose behind rituals and meetings and the need to adapt them to the organization's context.

The conversation explores the concepts of agile software development, domain-driven design, and Wardley mapping. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the why behind these methodologies and tailoring them to the specific context of an organization. Overall, the conversation encourages a thoughtful and iterative approach to software development.

Guest:

Sophie Seiwald-Højer

For 17 years, Sophie has been immersed in the world of technology at Mercedes-Benz. Throughout her career, she has accumulated a wealth of experience and insights, encountering the inevitable ‘wear and tear’ that comes with long-term dedication to the tech industry. Over the past decade, Sophie has played a pivotal role in transforming her teams from a project-led to a product-led approach. This journey has been filled with challenges, from emotional outbursts and unmet expectations to rebellious teams, downtimes, and major process and design failures. Despite these hurdles, Sophie finds immense value in these experiences and loves to share her insights with others, affirming that the journey is indeed worth it.

Mathias Patzak

Mathias’s passion for technology is evident from his early achievements. In 2002, he built his first continuous integration pipeline for 120 engineers at a German automotive company. By 2004, he had pioneered the first multi-scrum team as an engineering manager, gaining hands-on experience with extreme programming techniques. His career trajectory led him to become the CTO of AutoScout24, a leading European classified portal for cars, where he introduced lean-agile practices at scale. Since joining Amazon Web Services in 2020 as an Enterprise Strategist, Mathias meets with leaders of the world’s largest companies to help modernize their business and IT from a people, process, and technology perspective. His extensive experience and strategic insights make him a valuable asset in the tech industry.

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• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthias-patzak/

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In this conversation, Benjamin interviews strategy expert Alex Smith. They discuss the concept of strategy and its importance in business. Alex emphasizes the need for businesses to focus on delivering unique value rather than competing for market share. They also touch on the strategic approaches of companies like Apple and Tesla. Alex provides insights into his book and shares resources for further learning.

Guest:

Alex is an award winning strategist known for his work with his company, Basic Arts where he aims to make companies without competitors. Alex is a responsible for the direction of some of the most exciting and fastest growing new brands of the past decade. He is founder of Basic Arts, and writer of newsletter "The Hidden Path", which teaches strategic thinking to founders.

• Homepage ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://basicarts.org/
• LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-m-h-smith/
• Newsletter the Hidden Path⁠ https://basicarts.org/newsletter/

• Alex Book https://basicarts.org/book/

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In this conversation, Benjamin and Jose discuss the future of agility and the challenges it faces. They touch on the role of certifications in the Agile space and the potential impact of AI on Agile practices. They caution against overreliance on AI and emphasize the importance of independent thinking and creativity in the knowledge work domain. In this conversation, Benjamin and Jose discuss the different approaches to transforming companies and agile methodologies. They emphasize the importance of understanding the unique context of each organization and not blindly copying the practices of successful companies like Spotify or Tesla. 

Guest:

José Casal, a highly experienced business agility consultant, coach, and trainer. José is dedicated to helping organizations and individuals embrace modern management concepts such as Flow Thinking, Kanban, Flight Levels, and Scrum. His commitment to continuous learning and research enables him to help organizations achieve better agility and create thriving, engaged environments.

José is also an international speaker, organizing notable events like the in-person Lean Agile London (LALDN) and the virtual Lean Agile Global (LAG) conferences. His extensive experience spans the full range of Agile approaches. He holds certifications as a Professional Scrum Trainer (PST), Flight Levels Guide (FLG), Professional Kanban Trainer (PKT), Enterprise Kanban Coach (EKC), and Certified Trainer for Training from the BACK of the Room! (TBR-CT). Additionally, he is a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

In 2015, José co-founded Actineo Consulting LLP, further solidifying his role as a leader in the field of business agility. His specialties include Business Agility, Management & Consultancy, Organisational Transformation, Agile Training & Coaching, Agile Leadership & Management, Software Development, Agile Development, Kanban, Scrum, Flight Levels, XP, Innovation Games, Facilitation and Collaboration, and Customer-Centric Software Development.

• Homepage ⁠⁠https://actineo.xyz
• LinkedIn ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasal/
• Upcoming Courses https://actineo.xyz/training/⁠

• Joses Book ⁠⁠https://leanpub.com/seeking-nirvana/signup

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In this conversation, Benjamin and Joe Justice discuss the importance of having a clear goal and key performance indicators (KPIs) for companies to drive innovation. They emphasize the need for a thousand-year goal that motivates employees and creates a mission-driven workforce. They also highlight the concept of the Justice Board, which helps identify bottlenecks and child KPIs to drive innovation. The conversation touches on the modularity and simplicity of architecture, the role of teams in innovation, and the future of electric cars.

Guest:

Joe Justice is a prominent figure in the fields of agile management and organizational transformation. He is the founder of WIKISPEED, an agile hardware and software development team that works to create modular, fuel-efficient vehicles. Joe Justice is widely recognized for his innovative approach to applying agile methodologies, traditionally used in software development, to hardware and manufacturing processes.

Justice has worked as an executive consultant for numerous Fortune 500 companies, helping them implement agile practices to improve efficiency, innovation, and productivity. His expertise includes agile leadership, lean startup techniques, and rapid prototyping, which he integrates into his consulting and teaching.

He is also known for his involvement in promoting open-source hardware development and for his contributions to the agile community through speaking engagements, workshops, and training sessions worldwide.

Overall, Joe Justice's work centers around leveraging agile principles to drive transformative changes in various industries, emphasizing speed, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Homepage ⁠https://en.abi-agile.com/lp/joedx/
• LinkedIn ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/joejustice/
• Upcoming JoeDX Courses https://en.abi-agile.com/lp/joedx/

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Benjamin Igna and Sonya Siderova, the founder and CEO of NAVE, discuss the importance of data-driven decision making in improving workflows and delivering better products faster. She emphasizes the need for solutions tailored to each team's specific problems, rather than blindly following processes. Sonja explains how NAVE's Kanban Analytics suite helps teams optimize their processes and make reliable decisions based on objective flow metrics. They also highlight the value of maintaining stability in the system and the mindset shift required to prioritize finishing work over starting new work.

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Guest:

Sonya is a passionate business owner and accomplished Product Manager. As a Kanban Champion, She holds a track record of improving process efficiency, team productivity and customer value. She has helped cutting-edge businesses by significantly reducing development costs, increasing team performance and transforming business operations to meet high-value commercial objectives.
She founded and established Nave, a Kanban analytical suite that helps managers improve their working practices, make reliable delivery commitments and enable supportive organizational culture.
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• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/siderova/
• GetNave Blog https://getnave.com/blog/

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In this conversation, Benjamin and Peter discuss the principles and practices that companies like Tesla and SpaceX use to achieve speed and innovation. They explore the challenges faced by traditional automobile manufacturers in adapting to the fast-paced innovation of companies like Tesla. They also touch on the challenges of applying these principles to legacy companies. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities of implementing agile methodologies in hardware development.

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Guest:

Peter B. Stevens is an Executive, Coach, Author, and Certified Scrum Trainer. He is best known as the creator of the Personal Agility System, the simple, scalable approach to effective leadership. Collaborating with Joe Justice, he documented and defined the principles of Extreme Manufacturing, the technical foundation of Scrum for Hardware.

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• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterstev/
• X/Twitter @peterstev
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/peterstev
• Personal Agility: https://PersonalAgilityInstitute.org/

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Chris Jones, partner at Silicon Valley Product Group, discusses the concept of a product operating model and how it helps companies align with modern product practices. He explains that being product-driven or product-led is more than just a power structure within the company, and it involves principles, competencies, and roles beyond product management. Chris highlights the importance of empowering teams to solve problems rather than just building features, and the need for a coherent product strategy. He also shares an example of Trainline, a company that successfully transitioned to a product-centered organization. In this conversation, Chris Jones and Benjamin discuss the importance of leadership buy-in and top-down commitment in driving organizational transformation towards a product-centered approach.

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Paolo Sammicheli, a Scrum trainer, discusses the application of Scrum in hardware development projects. He highlights the importance of visualizing and challenging the decisions made during the development process. He emphasizes that every project, regardless of the domain, involves making and embedding decisions. Paolo shares examples of hardware projects he has worked on, including IoT platforms, industrial machinery, and civil engineering projects. He also addresses the challenges of implementing Scrum in construction and production environments. Paolo emphasizes the need for effective coaching and rapport-building to encourage teams to embrace retrospectives and continuous improvement. He explains that Scrum helps mitigate cognitive biases and imperfections in decision-making, leading to better products with less effort. The discussion also delves into the intersection of AI and product development, emphasizing the importance of combining human and machine intelligence for optimal results. The potential biases and ethical considerations associated with AI models are touched upon as well.

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Also make sure to check out Paolos Book Scrum for Hardware Explained and Scrum in AI: Artificial Intelligence Agile Development with Scrum and MLOps which you can both find on his Website https://paolo.sammiche.li/ or wherever you find books.

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