Should companies be outsourcing their product development? Join us as we explore the potential solutions for developing core product development. We also explore if it is possible to maintain agility while outsourcing. Tune in to discover the verdict! 

The differences between Agile and Waterfall are well understood, but making them work together is still a challenge. Tune in to hear recommendations on how to integrate Agile and Waterfall teams effectively. 

Psychological safety is foundational in the success of any team, and it becomes even more challenging to establish when work is sent abroad. How can teams create and sustain psychological safety with significant geographical and cultural differences? In this episode, your hosts share their experiences working with dynamic offshore teams, and some tips on increasing that psychological safety. Tune in and improve the effectiveness of your diverse team!

A difficult question for organizations is how to maintain an Agile approach while outsourcing development. Outsourcing can have both benefits and drawbacks; tune in to this episode to understand if outsourcing can improve the value your organization delivers. 

As Agile coaches and trainers, we see many of the same behaviors repeat themselves. You can prevent these common problems by understanding why Agile is important in your organization. Hear about common failures in Agile implementations and learn how to avoid them in this episode of the take5IRL podcast.

Before changing their "way of working", organizations should know first what business outcomes they want to achieve - which will be unique to each organization. Discover why focusing on Agile practices alone could lead you astray from the ultimate goal: achieving tangible and strategic business success (as well as determining which outcomes are most important in your organization).

In this episode, Mike, Jeff and Pat predict 2024 trends in the Agile world. Gain valuable insights into the shift towards skills-based training and the role it plays in business success in today's fast-paced and ever-changing landscape. Hear why achieving business outcomes takes priority over following any specific Agile framework. Most importantly, understand how to Take Care of Business…

We are thrilled to announce that Pat Campbell has joined agilityIRL as a Partner. More importantly, he’s the newest member of the take5IRL podcast!

Ever wonder how an entire organization can become agile? Pat sheds some light on this challenge, emphasizing the importance of bridging the gap between individual teams and the overarching organizational structure. Discover how Pat, through the lens of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), helps companies apply a flexible framework across the organization, enabling them to achieve business agility.

Connect with Pat here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pjcampbell/

Definition of Done is one of the most misunderstood concepts for people attending our Scrum training classes. It’s probably also understood by people in your organization. In this episode, Mike and Jeff share how they explain it as Scrum trainers, with metaphors drawing from chicken sandwiches and cocktails. If you hunger or thirst to explain how Definition of Done differs from requirements or Acceptance Criteria, this episode will leave you satiated.

Not all stakeholders are the same. To be a great Product Owner, you must understand their needs and segment them accordingly. Tune in to this episode as Jeff and Mike share strategies in ways Product Owners can manage and build relationships with their stakeholders, delivering more value with less friction.

📌 Improve your stakeholder management with our upcoming Skills Week training sessions in January 2024! We are offering Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills and Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills back-to-back. Save with our bundle package: https://buytickets.at/agilityirl/1089797/r/podcast