094 - Agile vs Waterfall Smack-Down!

May 14, 2024

Experienced Agilist, David Asch, discusses Agile vs Waterfall methodologies with Kate and Kim. They cover the importance of adaptability, customer collaboration, and challenges in adopting Agile practices. The conversation delves into trust, flexibility, contract negotiation, and influencing stakeholders in project management.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Engaging Debate Between Waterfall Project Manager and Agile Practitioner

02:19 • 3min

Navigating Startup to Mid-stage Transition with Agile Practices

05:06 • 6min

Navigating Agile Principles and Challenges in Project Management

10:53 • 23min

Navigating Contract Negotiation and Understanding Expectations in Project Management

33:47 • 2min

Navigating Trust and Flexibility in Project Management

36:00 • 23min

Navigating Agile Challenges and Influencing Stakeholders

58:47 • 10min

Concluding Remarks on Project Management Methodologies and Gratitude

01:08:57 • 2min

For the first time, Kate and Kim find an Agilist brave enough to join them on the podcast to talk about some really hard questions about working Agile vs Waterfall. Let’s get it on!

We ask the questions that PM’s want to ask - frustrated, annoyed PM’s who are told to work “agile” by people who maybe don’t even understand Agile - or Waterfall, for that matter.

In this refreshingly honest talk about the reality of ways of working, Kate, Kim and their guest Agilist, David Asch, talk in real-world terms about Agile, Predictive and the reality in-between.

About our amazing (and brave) guest, David Asch

David Asch has a 36-year career in startup and mid-stage commercial software companies. He’s worked in various industries, including transportation, supply chain, retail analytics, scientific marketing, blockchain, and secure communications. From his experience with the challenges and successes of delivering software over a long career, David founded 10xPrinciples, a management/organizational consulting company, to help technology companies navigate the transition from startup to mid-stage.

During a time of rapid growth and change, teams typically find that the ”wearing many hats” culture from their startup days is no longer the best approach to honoring commitments. David helps these companies weave Agile practices into the fabric of their cultures. David’s recognized expertise in companywide Agile-driven management makes him invaluable to clients who need to implement Agile principles and methodologies into their unique business environments.

Get David’s book, The Agile Enterprise: Applying Agile Principles to Drive Organizational Success, on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Agile-Enterprise-Applying-Principles-Organizational/dp/1637425473/

Connect to him on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidasch1/

And check out his website: https://10xPrinciples.com

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