Product Agility How To Unlock Potential Through Facilitation (with CP Richardson, IC Agile Accreditor & Lead Portfolio Manager @ Arc XP)
CP is a former firefighter note Keynote Speaker, Chair of Agile In Colour, IC Agile Accreditor and Portfolio Management Lead at Arc XP (formally part of the Washington Post).
CP is a proven team-centric coach, leader, and keynote speaker known for bringing teams together, mitigating risk, and developing those around him.
https://www.agilealliance.org/resources/initiatives/agile-in-color/
During our conversation, we covered a lot of ground, from the importance of flexibility in agile course building to concerns about conflict resolution in product development teams.
🌈 And guess what? Lightning strikes twice in this engaging conversation! ⚡️ We explore the underrated skill of being a lightning rod in facilitation and how it can bring your team together (even the disengaged ones). 🌪️
🐶 We also discuss the power of assuming positive intent and the phrase "there are no bad dogs" in fostering collaboration and bringing out the best in everyone. 🐾
Chapters:
- 00:02:48 Embracing Agility: Learning, Experiencing, and Making Seamless Changes for Your Customers
- 00:06:04 Unlock Your Potential: Become an IC Agile Authorized Instructor with Christopher Richardson
- 00:08:47 From Sports to Scrum: The Continuous Journey of a Facilitation Expert
- 00:11:03 Mastering Conflict Resolution: Insights from a Skilled Facilitator
- 00:12:40 Unleash Your Creativity: Build Agile Courses Your Way with IC Agile Accreditation
- 00:16:16 The Science Behind Effective Communication: Exploring Human Behaviour and Neuroscience
- 00:19:38 The Danger of Assuming Everyone is Trying Their Best: A Critical Look at a Common Statement
- 00:24:40 Prioritizing Mental Health: The Key to Effective Facilitation
- 00:26:53 Unpacking the Shocking Decision: Insights on the Capital One Layoffs
- 00:27:55 Why Capital One's Claim as a Tech Company Sets Them Apart from Other Financial Organizations
- 00:30:29 The Underrated Skill That Could Make or Break Your Organization: The Value of Scrum Masters and Coaches
- 00:32:53 The Beauty of Unseen Guidance: How Facilitation Can Help Your Team Succeed
- 00:36:32 Unleashing the Power of Facilitation: Lightning Strikes Twice in this Engaging Conversation
- 00:40:43 Unleashing Team Unity: How Being a Lightning Rod Can Bring You
Host Bio
Ben is a seasoned expert in product agility coaching, unleashing the potential of people and products. With over a decade of experience, his focus now is product-led growth & agility in organisations of all sizes.
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