Troubleshooting Agile Listener Poll: Why Listen?
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Jan 5, 2022 Discover the divide between organizations that merely offer perks to developers and those truly seeking transformative change. The hosts discuss listener motivations, weighing entertainment against actionable insights. They tackle the challenges of convincing skeptical clients to embrace new technologies and share reflections on the vital role of communication in facilitating trust. Engaging the community, they invite thoughts on why audiences tune in, fostering a valuable dialogue as they kick off the new year.
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Stimulating Without Changing
- Squirrel was invited to speak at a dev retreat about Elephant Carpaccio.
- The company wanted to "stimulate developers with new ideas" but not change anything.
Thirsty for Change
- Another company hired Squirrel for a retrospective after a customer delivery failure.
- They were open to addressing deeper root causes like communication and trust issues.
Entertainment vs. Change
- Jeffrey compares the two anecdotes to why people listen to podcasts or attend conferences.
- Some seek entertainment or perks, while others seek actionable change.
