Stellar Work #27 Al Shalloway - Future of Agile Training and Coaching
In this episode of the Stellar Work Podcast, Benjamin interviews Al Shalloway, a prominent figure in the Agile community. They discuss Al's extensive journey in Agile, the challenges of training and education in the field, and the importance of integrating coaching with Agile practices. Al emphasizes the need for a new type of training that is affordable and ongoing, addressing the capability gap in Agile. The conversation also touches on the flaws in Agile foundations, the impact of AI on Agile roles, and the necessity of systems thinking in the Agile framework. Al shares valuable insights on continuous learning and the importance of thinking for oneself in the Agile community.
Al Shalloway
Al Shalloway is the founder and CEO of Success Engineering, recognized as a thought leader in Lean, SAFe, Kanban, Scrum, design patterns, Acceptance Test-Driven Development, lean management, value creation networks, and Lean product management. He created the FLEX system, which forms the core of the Disciplined Agile Value Stream Consultant workshop. Al has co-authored seven books, including “Design Patterns Explained: A New Perspective on Object-Oriented Design” and “Lean-Agile Software Development: Achieving Enterprise Agility.” He holds master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT and in Mathematics from Emory University. Al is an international speaker and has contributed to SAFe as an SPC Trainer
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Al Shalloway and His Journey
03:23 The Evolution of Agile and Lean Practices
06:29 The Concept of Capability Gap in Agile
09:19 Challenges in Agile Training and Education
12:14 The Importance of Context in Agile Practices
15:20 Amplio University: A New Approach to Learning
18:27 Integrating Coaching with Agile Training
21:19 The Shift in Agile Community Perspectives
24:09 Foundational Knowledge in Agile and Lean
25:31 The Holistic Approach to Agile Development
30:17 The Evolution of Agile and Its Challenges
31:25 The Impact of AI on the IT Job Market
34:24 Navigating the AI Landscape in Business
38:05 The Future of Scrum Masters in an AI World
40:28 The Importance of Learning to Think Independently
44:43 Co-Creation and Community in Agile Practices
51:47 Introduction to Consultancy and AI Insights