Agile for Humans with Ryan Ripley and Todd Miller

37: Cost of Delay with Johanna Rothman

Jun 7, 2016

Johanna Rothman, a prolific author and speaker recognized for her insights on agile methodologies, discusses her new book on the cost of delay. She emphasizes how understanding this concept can enhance project prioritization and boost productivity. The conversation dives into the role of leadership in Agile teams and shares practical tips for overcoming writer's block, highlighting daily writing habits and creative exercises. Johanna’s pragmatic approach provides valuable strategies for anyone looking to improve their project management and writing skills.

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Johanna Rothman

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Quick takeaways

Agile leadership is critical for every team member to foster accountability and collaboration in problem-solving efforts.

Understanding the cost of delay helps teams prioritize effectively, revealing financial implications tied to project timelines and resource allocation.

Deep dives

Agile Leadership for Everyone

Agile leadership is essential for all team members, not just those in management roles. Joanna Rothman emphasizes that every individual should take initiative when they see problems, rather than leaving it to others. This approach fosters professionalism and accountability within teams, encouraging everyone to contribute to solutions. By forming alliances within and outside their teams, individuals can drive initiatives and create a collaborative environment that promotes growth and problem-solving.

Intro

2min

Empowering Leadership in Agile Teams

6min

Understanding Cost of Delay in Project Management

2min

Understanding Cost of Delay and Writing Habits

5min

Overcoming Writer's Block: Practical Tips for Writers

2min

Hosts

Ryan Ripley, Johanna Rothman

Discussion

Ryan Ripley (@ryanripley) and Johanna Rothman (@johannarothman) got together at the Path to Agility Conference to discuss her new book – Diving for Hidden Treasures: Uncovering the Cost of Delay in Your Project Portfolio.

[featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Johanna Rothman”]Johanna Rothman Presenting at The Path to Agility Conference 2016 – Copyright COHAA[/featured-image]

Then we talked about her presentation “Becoming an Agile Leader Regardless of Your Role”, what the cost of delay is and how it can help you learn about your program and portfolio, and how to beat writers block and get your words on paper.

Johanna is known as the “Pragmatic Manager who provides frank advice for difficult problems. She a prolific author and blogger. She also publishes a newsletter called The Pragmatic Manager. She provides workshops, training, and other services to organizations looking to improve the way they get work done.

And then…we called it a day.

I’d like to thank the Central Ohio Agile Association for putting on The Path to Agility Conference and for allowing me to interview the speakers and attendees at the conference.

Path is one of my favorite agile conferences each year. If you have not attended, you are missing out.

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