Bernard Agrest
Leads a major software implementation at University of Wisconsin—Madison Medical School. Previously, he built a PMO and led Data and Learning at Teach For America.
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Jul 3, 2025 • 12min
Creating Conditions for Healthy Conflict and Continuous Improvement in Agile Teams | Bernard Agrest
In this conversation, Bernard Agrest, who leads software implementation at the University of Wisconsin—Madison Medical School, shares insightful strategies for Scrum Masters. He promotes the idea of embracing healthy conflict instead of artificial harmony to foster genuine dialogues within teams. Bernard discusses the '4L's retrospective format' as a powerful tool for understanding team dynamics, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection. He also highlights the need for transparent communication and the role of humor in enhancing team engagement.
Jul 2, 2025 • 14min
One-on-One Insights—Building Change Strategy Through Individual Conversations | Bernard Agrest
Bernard Agrest leads a major software implementation at the University of Wisconsin—Madison Medical School. He discusses how he tackled the challenge of rebuilding an outdated internal tool through one-on-one conversations, highlighting the importance of stakeholder engagement and understanding team workflows. Bernard emphasizes the pivotal role of the onboarding team in enhancing organizational efficiency. He also shares insights on navigating change by engaging staff and refining processes, proving that successful transformation starts from the ground up.
