The Agile For Agilists Podcast

By Agile For Agilists

The Agile For Agilists Podcast is a side project for hosts Drew Podwal and Brad Nelson. They hold open discussions, share anecdotes, and provide guidance from their own personal experiences. Listeners... more

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The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.

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February 16, 2023 Scrum Master Energy - Banging Bongos and Shaking Tambourines
Does having a continuous improvement mindset make you a negative person? Do people view you as overly critical? Does it make it harder for you to stop and smell the roses? In this episode, Drew and Brad explore these questions and open up about challenges and habits they have in their own lives, teams, and organizations. They touch on agile culture, positive psychology, and energy leadership. Drew ensures we all know how cool he is and self-identifies as a "fun coach," while Brad is against mandatory fun and is a calming force with his stoic presence. More than just a feel-good episode, the Agile Manifesto and its core values emphasize the human aspect over process and tools. Delivering innovative, high-quality software at a steady pace requires motivated, involved, and happy teams. And you know what they say, happy developers equal happy users. Tune in to relate and/or learn some tips and tricks. #GoodVibesOnly

Links from this episode:
1. The Happiness Advantage (https://www.shawnachor.com/happiness-advantage-key-takeaways/)
2. Tiny Habits (https://tinyhabits.com/)
3. Atomic Habits (https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits)
4. Husband reviews scotch while wife leaves him (https://youtu.be/ouGLEtapOX8)
5. iPEC Coaching (https://www.ipeccoaching.com/blog/energy-leadership-explanation)
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1h 6min
February 07, 2023 What the heck is going on at Capital One? w/Former Capital One Agilist, Amanda Rae Arseneau
The agile community and industry are reeling from the news that Capital One, has decided to eliminate their agile coaching teams. It's definitely heartbreaking news but it doesn't take a lot of inspection to realize that it's less about agile being "bad" and more about a company that needed a way to show some short-term gains. In this episode, we're speaking with Amanda Rae Arseneau who was a former Agilist at Capital One. She shares some really valuable insights on the current state of agile and what we should do in today's upturned technology market. The game is far from over and there are still plenty of opportunities left on the table so don't quit just yet! Where do you go from here? Join us and find out!
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54min
January 31, 2023 Leadership skills without the knife hand with former US Air Force EOD Master Sergeant Ken L. Lewis
Each day software developers are responsible for maintaining code bases that support billions of dollars in revenue streams. When decisions need to be made it can often feel like that MacGuyver moment of choosing between the red wire, and the blue one. In this episode, Drew is joined by former USAF Explosive Ordnance Disposal Master Sergeant turned Leadership & Performance consultant Ken Lewis to discuss the contrast and similarities to leading software teams and EOD teams who literally cut red wires.
Military culture is often associated with toughness, discipline, and always being ready to fight, but the reality is that while the military is entrenched in authority, its leadership approach is highly empathetic. Ken’s experience as a US Air Force EOD tech gives him unique insight into how we can apply high-stakes military leadership principles, with empathy and compassion into our daily lives at work and in our personal relationships.
You'll also learn about the "knife hand," and why you probably shouldn't use it.
This episode is packed full of actionable insights you can take back to your own organization today!
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53min
January 25, 2023 How To Get Your Scrum Black Belt With ShuHaRi
In this episode, we discuss ShuHaRi as a concept, approach, and guideline for teams learning to adopt the Scrum Framework, and ultimately, what the requirements are to consider yourself a Scrum practitioner. Is it mastering the Judo chop? Is it stepping into the ring with other Scrum Teams? Or is it naming your team after the Avengers? Join us for these questions and more!
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51min
January 17, 2023 Scrum Success: Tales of an early stage agile experiment (Featuring Shaun Bradley)
Shaun Bradley, a UK-based Agile Coach, transmits his voice across the pond to discuss the trials & tribulations of getting started with Agile in an organization, including how he kind-of, sort-of, but not really, invented Scrum on his own.
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1h 5min
January 17, 2023 Agile and Scrum Certifications: Are they worth the investment?
Certifications are all the rage in the agile product development world. But do they actually make you a better agile coach? Will they help you to accelerate your career as a scrum master? Which certification is the right one for you? In this episode, we discuss the pros/cons of various certifications so you can choose which one is best for you!
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1h 2min
January 17, 2023 The History of Agile and Scrum: Where did it come from, and why are we still waterfall?
Have you wondered where this thing called Agile came from or why companies seem to struggle with adopting Scrum practices in their organizations? In this episode, we'll talk about the history of how we ended up here, why companies are still struggling to transition to product-based software delivery, and some thoughts on how they (and we) might be able to evolve and move beyond the Golden Age of Waterfall. Sir Isaac Newton said it best, "It's by standing on the shoulders of giants." Let's reflect on the history of Agile.
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55min
January 17, 2023 Leadership: A skill the US Military gets right and corporate America still has to learn
You've heard the cliches - the military is filled with ruthless leaders who want to hammer down their subordinates into submission. Drew's experience in the US Navy suggests that this isn't true at all. In reality, the military's approach to leadership is far more kinder and gentler when compared with corporate America. In this episode, Drew shares his experiences on both sides of the fence and highlights how focusing on your employees as people helps to create a platoon of highly successful knowledge workers.
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51min
January 17, 2023 Scrum Master 201: Tips, tricks and insights to help your company shift from project to product (featuring Director of Business Agility Mariya Padalko)
Scrum Masters are now more than just a servant leader. In Agile environments: They are coaches, mentors, and facilitators. This week's guest, Mariya Padalko, has been a big proponent of this topic for a long time. Join us to learn what it means to move from a project-based organization to a product-based organization, and how Scrum Masters can help facilitate the transition while building amazing development teams!
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54min
January 17, 2023 Lean Flow: Brad's Lessons from Lean Manufacturing
We all know that the roots of agile can be traced back to Lean Manufacturing principles, but that's often not a major focus of most scrum master training. In this episode, Drew interviews Brad to discuss how his past hands-on experiences while working on a manufacturing line have enhanced his ability to visualize Lean Flow and uncanny sense of efficiency.
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52min

FAQs about The Agile For Agilists Podcast:

How many episodes does The Agile For Agilists Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.