Management 3.0, by Jurgen Appelo, is a comprehensive guide to agile management, focusing on the role of managers in fostering collaboration, self-organization, and continuous improvement within agile teams. The book emphasizes empowering team members, promoting a culture of learning and experimentation, and using data-driven approaches to enhance team performance. It provides practical tools and techniques for managers to adopt an agile mindset and effectively lead their teams in a dynamic environment. Management 3.0 challenges traditional management styles and promotes a more human-centric approach, emphasizing the importance of employee engagement and well-being. The book's practical advice and engaging style have made it a popular resource for agile practitioners and managers alike.
In 'User Story Mapping' by Jeff Patton, the author introduces a powerful technique for visualizing the user journey and organizing product development efforts. The book explains how user story maps help teams gain insights into user needs, prioritize features, and deliver valuable products. It emphasizes the importance of empathy for users, collaboration, and maintaining a shared understanding throughout the development process. The book is divided into three parts, covering the concept of user story mapping, the process of creating these maps, and practical tips for their application in various contexts. Real-world examples and case studies illustrate how user story mapping fosters collaboration and aligns teams around a shared vision, leading to successful and user-centric product development.
In today’s episode, Maria Chec unpacks the identity crisis Agile faces in 2024, why roles like Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches are under fire, and how teams can move beyond rigid frameworks to drive real collaboration and value.
This is a must-listen for PMs who want to master evolving Agile practices, tailor frameworks like SAFe to their needs, and unlock tools like Kanban and user story mapping to streamline workflows and foster high-performing teams.
In today's episode, we cover:
Why Agile Thrives in Europe More Than the U.S. — 00:00:27
Agile’s Role in Digital Transformation Companies — 00:07:00
Rewriting the Playbook for Transformation — 00:09:38
The Blurred Lines Between Product Operations and Producers — 00:20:56
Why PMs Are Pushing Back Against Agile Roles — 00:23:47
The Future of Product Teams: Agile, Evolved — 00:32:55
Agile Compensation: What’s the Value? — 00:40:20
The Rise and Fall of the Agile Brand — 00:47:43
The Shift to PMs and Engineering Leaders — 00:50:52
SAFe: Friend or Foe? — 1:02:20
User Story Mapping: The Unsung Hero of Collaboration — 1:07:05
Agile vs. Scrum: What’s the Difference? — 1:12:33
The Key Ingredients of Scrum — 1:20:26
Sprint Planning in a Meeting-Averse World — 1:26:22
Principles Over Processes: Agile’s Next Step — 1:32:01
Kanban: The Flexible Framework You’re Overlooking — 1:35:30
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