Data-Driven Decision Making: The Key to Success in Agile Transformation (with CP Richardson & Jenny Czaja)

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Want to know how the Mandolorian can be used to explain Product Agility, you know you do 🚀

Jenny Czaja is a Principal Product Manager, Arc XP at The Washington Post (and Yale College alumna) who drives digital solutions from conceptualization through launch, thriving when working collaboratively and cross-functionally. She is a conscious capitalist, corporate strategist and spirited Chicago Booth MBA. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyczaja/

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). https://www.linkedin.com/in/cprichard92/

🕒 From start to finish, this episode is packed with valuable insights because Jenny and CP are such experienced pros!

My (Ben) top moment was when they used a metaphor from "The Mandalorian" to explain the concept of product agility🧠🌟 Its like taking off your helmet and embracing the new age of agile practices!🚀

🌐 We  discuss the three pillars of product organization: experience, platform, and engineering🏗️🔧 Each pillar is crucial in creating a seamless user experience and reducing context switching🌈✨ It's fascinating to see how these pillars work together to support product managers and owners.

📈 And let's not forget about the importance of data-driven decision-making!📊🔍 They introduce the Confidence Wheel, a tool that helps determine the level of confidence needed before taking the next step🎡🤔 It's all about finding the perfect balance between self-conviction and data-backed decisions.

🎙️ This episode is filled with valuable insights, practical tips, and thought-provoking discussions. Whether you're a product manager, agile enthusiast, or simply curious this episode is a must-listen! 🎧🔥

Chapters:

• 00:04:33 Agile Transformation At Arc: Moving Towards Program Management
• 00:07:41 Empowering Teams For Effective Engineering
• 00:10:40 Scaling Internal Processes the Role Of An Agile Coach
• 00:13:40 Customised Coaching Plans & Team Maturity
• 00:21:33 The Importance Of Partnership In Healthy Product Teams
• 00:30:07 The Art Of a Well-Structured Product Organization
• 00:40:00 Tailored Approaches For Different Users In Product Development
• 00:41:50 Customisations And Collaboration In Prod

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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