No Nonsense Leadership

#0093 - Dysfunction Mapping - Michael Lloyd

Jan 18, 2024

Agile expert, Michael Lloyd, shares valuable insights on dysfunction mapping, team dynamics, coaching, and iterative hypothesis testing in agile environments. The podcast explores the importance of observation in agile coaching, the collaborative nature of dysfunction mapping, measuring impact, and using dysfunction mapping as a versatile toolkit for solving real problems.

50:33

Creator website

Episode guests

Michael Lloyd

AI Summary

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Dysfunction mapping is a structured approach to understanding and solving problems in agile environments by observing team dynamics and proposing solutions.

The first step in dysfunction mapping is to observe and identify areas of difficulty or frustration, forming a collection of symptoms and dysfunctions to be addressed.

Dysfunction mapping provides a clear structure for problem-solving efforts, communicating the value of solutions and demonstrating the impact of coaches or scrum masters.

Deep dives

Key Points on Dysfunction Mapping

Dysfunction mapping is a structured approach to understanding and solving problems in agile environments. It involves observing team dynamics, identifying dysfunctions, defining purpose, proposing solutions, and measuring outcomes. The process is iterative and focuses on creating hypotheses and testing them. Dysfunction mapping helps coaches and scrum masters effectively support teams and drive positive change.

How can purpose help with influence?

00:31

How is fire fighting mode a problem for scrum masters?

00:25

Is the dysfunction map transparent?

01:22

How can dysfunction mapping help scrum masters demonstrate their value?

00:47

Introduction

6min

The Importance of Observation and Knowledge in Agile Coaching

4min

Dysfunction Mapping and Collaborative Problem Solving

20min

Measuring Impact and Direction

5min

Dysfunction Mapping: A Toolkit for Real Problem Solving

9min

Using Dysfunction Mapping to Address Organizational Problems

6min

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they chat with Michael Lloyd about dysfunction mapping.

Whether you are new to the agile world or a seasoned professional, you'll find valuable insights as we delve into understanding team dynamics, honing the coaching process. And the essential principle of iterative hypothesis testing. Join us as we learned the power of mapping dysfunctions to unveil powerful solutions in agile environments.

Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast app:

Connect with Michael via LinkedIn

Contact Murray via email or Shane on LinkedIn shagility.

You can read the podcast transcript at:

https://agiledata.io/podcast/no-nonsense-agile-podcast/dysfunction-mapping-with-michael-lloyd/#read

The No Nonsense Agile Podcast is sponsored by:

Simply Magical Data

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

No Nonsense Leadership

#0093 - Dysfunction Mapping - Michael Lloyd

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Key Points on Dysfunction Mapping

Observation and Forming a Funnel

Defining Purpose and Proposing Solutions

Testing Hypotheses and Measuring Outcomes

Importance of Storytelling and Flexible Approach

How can purpose help with influence?

How is fire fighting mode a problem for scrum masters?

Is the dysfunction map transparent?

How can dysfunction mapping help scrum masters demonstrate their value?

Get the Snipd
podcast app

AI-powered
podcast player

Discover
highlights

Save any
moment

Share
& Export

AI-powered
podcast player

Discover
highlights

No Nonsense Leadership

#0093 - Dysfunction Mapping - Michael Lloyd

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Key Points on Dysfunction Mapping

Observation and Forming a Funnel

Defining Purpose and Proposing Solutions

Testing Hypotheses and Measuring Outcomes

Importance of Storytelling and Flexible Approach

How can purpose help with influence?

How is fire fighting mode a problem for scrum masters?

Is the dysfunction map transparent?

How can dysfunction mapping help scrum masters demonstrate their value?

Get the Snipdpodcast app

AI-poweredpodcast player

Discoverhighlights

Save anymoment

Share& Export

AI-poweredpodcast player

Discoverhighlights

Get the Snipd
podcast app

AI-powered
podcast player

Discover
highlights

Save any
moment

Share
& Export

AI-powered
podcast player

Discover
highlights