James has over 20 years of experience helping organisations across various sectors identify and address the things that hold them back. Most people are often aware of these things but don't want to speak about them, hence the elephant spotter tag.

He aims to improve organisational performance by using lean, agile, and digital methods and tools to identify and address the root causes of complex and challenging problems.

Jame's Socials

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespels/

https://provenea.com/

Episode Chapters:

00:00 Welcome and Introductions

00:17 James' Professional Background

01:48 LinkedIn Post on Project Management Failures

03:14 Challenges in Project Management

05:51 James' Career Journey

14:42 Advice for Aspiring Contractors

18:18 Understanding Agile and Agility

23:43 Defining Psychological Safety

25:08 Common Pitfalls in Agile Adoption

26:47 Changing Perspectives on Agile

28:46 Balancing Agile in Traditional Environments

32:46 Inspiration and Daily Routines

34:55 Lean Agile Manchester Meetup

42:42 Upcoming Events and Training Opportunities

47:13 Final Thoughts