In this episode, Pat and Jeff continue our conversation about organizational assessments.  The most important part of an assessment is the tailored solutions that are determined after the assessment is complete. Tune in to this week's episode to learn more!

In this episode, @Pat and @Jeff will delve into the value of assessing your product delivery flow. Understanding the unique challenges that your organization faces, as well as the outcomes you are looking to achieve, will help you chart a course to business value. This will ensure that changes you make are both effective and sustainable.

In this episode, @Pat and @Jeff share why starting with an assessment is the best strategy for your agile journey. No matter where you are in your agile journey, knowing the state of your organization with clarity will lead to data-driven recommendations. Most importantly, your organization will be able to measure growth. Learn how you can get started today.

🎙 Exciting News! Tune in to our latest podcast episode where Pat and Jeff delve into the world of SAFe. Learn the truth about SAFe planning, debunk myths, and put your knowledge to the test. Can you get a perfect score of 4 for 4? Don't miss out - listen now! 🚀 #SAFe #Podcast #Planning #MythBusting

🎙️ Excited to level up your scaling game? Tune in to our podcast, where Pat and Jeff share how to blend practices from various scaling frameworks for maximum success. Don't limit yourself - run experiments and explore new possibilities! 🚀

Are you fed up with productivity clichés that don't deliver? Discover a simple, effective strategy: reduce Work-in-Progress (WIP) and focus on finishing rather than starting.

Dive into this approach on the latest episode of the take5IRL podcast, featuring insights from @Pat, @Mike, and @Jeff on how doing less can achieve more—essential for anyone wanting to cut through the noise and enhance their work life. Don't miss this game-changing discussion!

Are you faced with budget constraints? Do you have a high-performing team that believes it's outgrown the need for a dedicated Scrum Master? Don't worry; you don’t have to compromise your team's success or bid farewell to the Scrum. Even without a dedicated Scrum Master, you can adopt plenty of strategies to maintain, or even enhance, your team's performance.

Curious about how to navigate this challenge? Let's dive into the insights shared by @mike, @jeff, and @pat on how to keep your team thriving under these circumstances. Join the conversation and discover innovative ways to sustain your team's momentum and commitment to delivering excellent products, regardless of your setup!

In recent episodes, we discussed the importance of tracking metrics to measure the effectiveness of your work.  Sounds great, right?  But what metrics are important to measure?  Hint: If your list of metrics starts and ends with Story Points you might be missing something.

In this episode @Mike and @Jeff share some of their favorite metrics to measure.

In our recent episodes, we’ve discussed aligning value and creating a visual map of your stakeholders. Now what?

In this episode, Mike and Jeff discuss getting stakeholders actively involved, from product definition to delivery. They are probably less involved than you think. Hear how to ensure you have the right people involved, at the right time, and doing the right things.

Are your meetings effective? Are the right people there? Do they all know why they are there? Are you confident that you have alignment across the organization on your product’s direction? If you answered “no” to any of those questions, you might benefit from a stakeholder mapping exercise. In this week’s episode, Jeff and Pat talk through two simple tools to group your stakeholders, allowing you to answer “YES!” to all the questions above.