Product Agility

Ben Maynard
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Apr 20, 2023 โ€ข 51min

The Gap Between Learning And Application: Why We Fail At Change with Julie Dirksen

Send us a textHow important is context and experience in learning and teaching?Why do people with no prior knowledge or experience in a subject struggle to apply new information?Do we care what people learn when we bestow information to them or what they are able to do with it when we are not present? Ben was terrifically excited to have one of his heroes, Julie Dirksen, join him for a wide-ranging conversation on learning, behavioural and organisational change. They explored the challenges of creating effective training programs that lead to lasting behaviour change, including the criticality of practice and repetition. This episode offers invaluable insights into effective learning design that goes beyond the classroom to create lasting and meaningful change. Chapters00:01:39 Why Ben is so excited about this episode and why you should be too!00:02:33 Who is Julie Dirksen?00:04:55 Who is the audience for Julie's book "Design For How People Learn"? 00:08:04 Care about what people learn from you? Don't!00:09:00 The Pitfalls Of Unconscious Action00:12:32 Importance Of Novelty In Training Learning And Attention00:15:53 The Phenomenon Of Hyperbolic Or Temporal Discounting: Why We Value Immediate Rewards More Than Future Ones00:19:00 Immediate Rewards Increase Motivation For Behavior Change00:25:39 Knowledge Gaps Are Only a Small Part of the Change Equation00:27:3 Why is it hard for novices to acquire knowledge00:31:10 What is the difference between a skill and knowledge?00:33:55 The Importance Of Habits In Developing Skills00:37:34 Why Team Self Management so often fails00:42:30  The key ingredient to turn learning into CHANGE00:43:25 Using Triggers To Change Habits00:49:23 The End and the RecapGuest BioJulie is an independent consultant and instructional designer with over 15 years of experience creating highly interactive e-learning experiences for clients from Fortune 500 companies and technology startups.She has a degree in Instructional Systems Technology and a whole lot of background in things like UX design, game-based learning, and behaviour change.Julie has also been an adjunct faculty member in the Visualization DepaHost 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. Stay up-to-date with us on our social media๐Ÿ“ฑ! Ben Maynard ๐Ÿ”— https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmaynard-sheev/ ๐Ÿฆ https://x.com/BenWMaynard ๐Ÿ’ป https://sheev.co.uk/ Product Agility Podcast ๐Ÿ”— https://www.linkedin.com/company/productagilitypod/ ๐Ÿ’ป https://productagilitypod.co.uk/ ๐Ÿ–‡๏ธ https://linktr.ee/productagility Listen & Share On Spotify & iTunes Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0lkwAYJzVSuk5zfJ1vIDZq?si=4c691fb12f124a56 iTunes - https://apple.co/3YvTX8p Want to come on the podcast? Want to be a guest or have a guest request? Let us know here https://bit.ly/49osN80
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Apr 13, 2023 โ€ข 30min

How to Increase Engagement and Information Retention Using Brain Science with JP Bayley

Send us a textIn this episode, Ben and his guest JP Bayley answer these questions and delve into the power of using metaphors and storytelling in training.๐Ÿ’ฅHow do we get full engagement from the first minute of a workshop or training session?๐Ÿ’ฅWill having coaching skills make you a better trainer?๐Ÿ’ฅ Is having the humility to admit you do not know something, step back and admit this something you should do as a trainer or facilitator?If you want critical tips and insights in into effective facilitation and training techniques, listen on!Key Moments00:02:40 The History of Training from the Back of the Room!00:04:22 How to help Introverts and Extroverts in a Workshop or Training setting00:05:26 The Difference Between Introversion And Shyness/Social Anxiety00:10:14 Images Trump Words - Can Images be more than we can see with our eyes?00:12:44 Tips For Effective Teaching: Flexibility In Approach & Style00:17:30 The Power of Connecting People When Learning00:18:45 Will having coaching skills make you a better trainer?00:19:24 The Importance Of Confidence And Humility In Handling Mistakes00:22:28 Book Recommendations - What to Learn About How People Learn 00:28:04 Episode RecapJP Bayley BioJP Bayley is a business agility coach and trainer. As a Professional Scrum Trainer (PST), Professional Kanban Trainer (PKT), Flight Levels Guide (FLG) and a Certified Trainer for Training from the BACK of the Room! He offers training courses, workshops, and coaching.He also co-organizes Lean Agile London (LALDN) and the virtual Lean Agile Global (LAG) and has delivered talks at conferences in USA, UK, and Ireland.Useful LinksLean Agile London - https://leanagile.london/JP Bayley on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpbayley/Actineo Consulting - https://actineo.xyz/Brain Rules, John Medina -https://brainrules.net/Powerful Teaching - https://www.powerfulteaching.org/Understanding How We Learn, A Visual Guide - https://www.learningscientists.org/uhwlFeedback Driven Meta Cognition - https://www.retrievalpractice.org/feedbackHost 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. Stay up-to-date with us on our social media๐Ÿ“ฑ! Ben Maynard ๐Ÿ”— https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmaynard-sheev/ ๐Ÿฆ https://x.com/BenWMaynard ๐Ÿ’ป https://sheev.co.uk/ Product Agility Podcast ๐Ÿ”— https://www.linkedin.com/company/productagilitypod/ ๐Ÿ’ป https://productagilitypod.co.uk/ ๐Ÿ–‡๏ธ https://linktr.ee/productagility Listen & Share On Spotify & iTunes Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0lkwAYJzVSuk5zfJ1vIDZq?si=4c691fb12f124a56 iTunes - https://apple.co/3YvTX8p Want to come on the podcast? Want to be a guest or have a guest request? Let us know here https://bit.ly/49osN80
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Apr 6, 2023 โ€ข 31min

Unpacking Training From the Back of the Room And Instructional Design: Insights with JP Bayley

Send us a textTraining from the Back of the Room has made huge waves in the world of adult education. Its guidance and techniques, rooted in Brain Science, have enabled educators to improve their game significantly. It was an honour to be joined by JP Bayley, who is 1 of 2 people who can deliver the Trainer Certification course for Training from the Back of the Room!This episode gives valuable insights into designing effective training sessions that engage learners and accelerate learning through an in-depth exploration ofThe importance of getting people talking during remote sessions and how TBR makes this achievableHow the 4C's map unlocks the ability for designing instructional design for accelerated learning and retention.JP Bayley explains how to describe Training From the Back of the Room to your Grandma.Connections activities are explained (they are awesome), and their importance is emphasized throughout any training session.Chapters:00:02:17 Introduction to JP Bayley00:06:55  Training from the Back of the Room: What enticed JP into the community?00:10:01 Low-Fi Social Networks - A Great technique, except when used unskillfully00:12:50 The Importance Of Content Relevant Icebreakers00:17:20 How to describe Training From The Back Of The Room to your Grandma00:19:51 The Importance Of Building A Safe Space for any group event00:23:47 Smaller Class Sizes Are Better For Virtual Learning00:26:21 Benefits Of Smaller Virtual Class Sizes For Better Engagement00:25:36 Spaced Learning and Ideal Class Sizes00:27:31 Design Training for How People LearnJP Bayley BioJP Bayley is a business agility coach and trainer. As a Professional Scrum Trainer (PST), Professional Kanban Trainer (PKT), Flight Levels Guide (FLG) and a Certified Trainer for Training from the BACK of the Room! He offers training courses, workshops, and coaching.He also co-organizes Lean Agile London (LALDN) and the virtual Lean Agile Global (LAG) and has delivered talks at conferences in USA, UK, and Ireland.Charities Supported by Lean Agile London in 2022UNITERS (United Volunteers) - https://uniters.org.pl/en/Medical Aid Now - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/medicalnHost 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. Stay up-to-date with us on our social media๐Ÿ“ฑ! Ben Maynard ๐Ÿ”— https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmaynard-sheev/ ๐Ÿฆ https://x.com/BenWMaynard ๐Ÿ’ป https://sheev.co.uk/ Product Agility Podcast ๐Ÿ”— https://www.linkedin.com/company/productagilitypod/ ๐Ÿ’ป https://productagilitypod.co.uk/ ๐Ÿ–‡๏ธ https://linktr.ee/productagility Listen & Share On Spotify & iTunes Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0lkwAYJzVSuk5zfJ1vIDZq?si=4c691fb12f124a56 iTunes - https://apple.co/3YvTX8p Want to come on the podcast? Want to be a guest or have a guest request? Let us know here https://bit.ly/49osN80
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Mar 30, 2023 โ€ข 26min

Scaling Product Creation Success: Small Teams And Large F*ck Ups (With Fred Fowler, Author)

Send us a textFred Fowler is the former mayor of Sunnyvale, Ca and an internationally recognized expert on the Scrum Framework. He is certified with a Doctor of Scrum, Professional Scrum Master Level III, and has published two books on Amazon. He also hosts two Advanced Scrum Case Study podcasts, runs a Silicon Valley Professional Scrum meetup group of 2000 members, and recently started a similar group based in Shanghai.In this episodeWe emphasize that Product Owners should be cautious of developers trying to create a million-dollar solution for a $10,000 problem.  We share personal anecdotes about our experiences creating solutions for organisations and how having clear priorities and a common Definition of Done is important if you use Scrum. We also enjoyed providing examples of successful and unsuccessful projects, highlighting the importance of having the right team. Overall, this episode provides valuable insights into problem-solving in business and how to approach it effectively. This ain't your normal "agile" podcast. This is Product Agility. Chapters:00:04:10 The Controversial Issue of Scaling Product Creation00:06:14 The FBI's Project Sentinel - A Scrum Success Story00:08:08 Healthcare.gov - Saved by Silicon Valley Agilists00:08:59 Reasons For Scaling Up: Getting Results Quickly00:12:19 Another valid, good reason why people would want to scale their Product Creation Efforts00:14:41 The Importance Of A Common Definition Of Done00:16:29 A proven technique to get people to consider their decisions to have multiple Product Backlogs00:18:01 The Consequence Of Separating Technical And Business Decisions In A Company00:22:00 The Best Podcast Fred has ever been on?00:24:30 Who is the special guest in the next episode and episode recapKey Takeaways:๐Ÿฅก The importance of finding the right solution for a problem, rather than overspending on a solution that is too big. ๐ŸฅกOverspending on solutions, including the failed launch of healthcare.gov and how they can be turned around.๐ŸฅกReasons why scaling might be the thing you have to do, even if we know it can cause pain ๐ŸฅกThe criticality of Technical Excellence in Product CreationHost 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. Stay up-to-date with us on our social media๐Ÿ“ฑ! Ben Maynard ๐Ÿ”— https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmaynard-sheev/ ๐Ÿฆ https://x.com/BenWMaynard ๐Ÿ’ป https://sheev.co.uk/ Product Agility Podcast ๐Ÿ”— https://www.linkedin.com/company/productagilitypod/ ๐Ÿ’ป https://productagilitypod.co.uk/ ๐Ÿ–‡๏ธ https://linktr.ee/productagility Listen & Share On Spotify & iTunes Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0lkwAYJzVSuk5zfJ1vIDZq?si=4c691fb12f124a56 iTunes - https://apple.co/3YvTX8p Want to come on the podcast? Want to be a guest or have a guest request? Let us know here https://bit.ly/49osN80
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Mar 23, 2023 โ€ข 46min

The Missing Piece In Agile Development: Product Management Techniques (with Fred Fowler, author)

Send us a textFred Fowler is the former mayor of Sunnyvale, Ca and an internationally recognized expert on the Scrum Framework. He is certified with a Doctor of Scrum, Professional Scrum Master Level III, and has published two books on Amazon. He also hosts two Advanced Scrum Case Study podcasts, runs a Silicon Valley Professional Scrum meetup group of 2000 members, and recently started a similar group based in Shanghai.Ben & Fred discuss the importance of measuring value in product development and how it can help Product People make rational decisions about where to invest.Things get interesting when exploring what does value mean, Fred says $ return, Ben parries with an example of a new product that's goal is reaching future parity with its competition to explain how each step taken towards that goal may not necessarily have a dollar return on it.   Key Moments:00:03:59 Measuring The Value Of A Product: It's All About What Someone Will Pay For It00:06:50 Is Margin important to Value? 00:10:40 Importance Of Iterative Development And Customer Feedback In Scrum00:13:00 Confusion Between Business Analysts And Product Owners Leads To Lack Of Strategic Planning.00:15:40 The Cost Of Overspending In Business: A Common Occurrence In Banking And Beyond.00:18:32 Measuring Value For Rational Decision-Making In Big Corporations00:23:22 Programmers: Great At Coding, Not So Great At Talking To Customers00:26:02 Miscommunication With Offshore Programmers Leads To Wrong Code: A Cautionary Tale00:29:01 The Importance Of Focusing On Needs In Product Backlog00:32:32 Unwrapping The Onion: Using Technical Expertise To Deliver Solutions00:34:38 Product Owner Prioritization And Agile00:38:00 The Importance Of Product Backlog Refinement And Its Role In A Product Led Approach00:39:39 Maximizing Value: The Importance Of Delegating Refinement Work00:42:06 The Value Of Completing A Task00:44:40 Episode RecapSilicon Valley Scrum (including Links to Fred's books) - https://www.siliconvalleyscrum.com/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. Stay up-to-date with us on our social media๐Ÿ“ฑ! Ben Maynard ๐Ÿ”— https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmaynard-sheev/ ๐Ÿฆ https://x.com/BenWMaynard ๐Ÿ’ป https://sheev.co.uk/ Product Agility Podcast ๐Ÿ”— https://www.linkedin.com/company/productagilitypod/ ๐Ÿ’ป https://productagilitypod.co.uk/ ๐Ÿ–‡๏ธ https://linktr.ee/productagility Listen & Share On Spotify & iTunes Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0lkwAYJzVSuk5zfJ1vIDZq?si=4c691fb12f124a56 iTunes - https://apple.co/3YvTX8p Want to come on the podcast? Want to be a guest or have a guest request? Let us know here https://bit.ly/49osN80
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Mar 16, 2023 โ€ข 30min

Value Measurement In Product Development & Scrum (with Fred Fowler, Author)

Send us a textFred Fowler is the former mayor of Sunnyvale, Ca and an internationally recognized expert on the Scrum Framework. He is certified with a Doctor of Scrum, Professional Scrum Master Level III, and has published two books on Amazon. He also hosts two Advanced Scrum Case Study podcasts, runs a Silicon Valley Professional Scrum meetup group of 2000 members, and recently started a similar group based in Shanghai.The importance of focusing on producing results that turn into dollars and cents rather than just being busyTesting a thought about how similar should every organisation's approach to calculating value be.The challenges of pointing out mistakes and assigning blame in disastrous situationsHow people tend to become defensive when they are told they have been doing something wrong and try to shift the blame onto others. Here are the Highlights00:05:04 Measuring Productivity, Not Busyness00:09:11 Blame Game: The Challenge Of Addressing Mistakes In A Defensive Environment00:10:13 Being Selective With Gigs: Saying No To Some And Regretting Others00:14:21 Excitement For A Worthwhile Cause00:16:56 The True Purpose Of Scrum: Creating Valuable Products00:22:09 Scrum: Making Decisions Based On Measured Results00:23:38 The Importance Of Goals In Scrum00:25:48 Should each organisation's value calculation be the same?00:28:23 Episode RecapGuest BioFred Fowler is the former mayor of Sunnyvale, Ca and an internationally recognized expert on the Scrum Framework. He is certified with a Doctor of Scrum, Professional Scrum Master Level III, and has published two books on Amazon. He also hosts two Advanced Scrum Case Study podcasts, runs a Silicon Valley Professional Scrum meetup group of 2000 members, and recently started a similar group based in Shanghai.Silicon Valley Scrum (including Links to Fred's books) - https://www.siliconvalleyscrum.com/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. Stay up-to-date with us on our social media๐Ÿ“ฑ! Ben Maynard ๐Ÿ”— https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmaynard-sheev/ ๐Ÿฆ https://x.com/BenWMaynard ๐Ÿ’ป https://sheev.co.uk/ Product Agility Podcast ๐Ÿ”— https://www.linkedin.com/company/productagilitypod/ ๐Ÿ’ป https://productagilitypod.co.uk/ ๐Ÿ–‡๏ธ https://linktr.ee/productagility Listen & Share On Spotify & iTunes Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0lkwAYJzVSuk5zfJ1vIDZq?si=4c691fb12f124a56 iTunes - https://apple.co/3YvTX8p Want to come on the podcast? Want to be a guest or have a guest request? Let us know here https://bit.ly/49osN80
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Mar 9, 2023 โ€ข 17min

The Potential Of The Kanban Maturity Model: Balance, Adaptability And Customer Satisfaction (with Teodora Bozheva)

Send us a textTeodora Bozheva, creator of the Kanban Maturity Model (a brilliant tool for teaching people what customer centric really means) coaches, agile and product alike), where we have been exploring the organizational maturity levels in the model. Is this the 3rd episode of 3, We spoke about pre-empting customer expectations, flow metrics and how to create a superior business. 00:02:12 What it is level three "Fit for Purpose", in the Kanban Maturity Model?00:04:20 Level three is about flow metrics and balancing capacity and demand. What else doe's it bring to the party?00:05:46 Is the goal of maturing in the Kanban Maturity Model to be able to react to changes in the market? Or pre-empt them to achieve their business outcomes and organizational agility?00:06:36 What tools does the Kanban Maturity Model offer to help organisations anticipate their customer or market needs and become a more mature business?00:08:16 Is removing waste always a powerful tool? Perhaps not...00:09:39 Is the evolution and improvement of processes something that is recommended for the later levels of maturity in the Kanban Maturity Model?00:11:04 Are the higher levels reserved for only a few organisations?00:12:10 Where and how can people learn more about the Kanban Maturity Model?00:15:13 Recap on the conversation with Teodora Bozheva Guest BioTeodora (https://bit.ly/TeoBzaLD) is the co-creator of the Kanban Maturity Model (the other person being David J. Anderson) a model that helps organisations that want to take an evolutionary approach to improve their culture & management so that they can adapt quickly to customer needs. Kanban Maturity Model -https://bit.ly/kmmmLMBerry Academy - https://bit.ly/berrypcsKanban University - https://bit.ly/KbnUnilmHost 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. Stay up-to-date with us on our social media๐Ÿ“ฑ! Ben Maynard ๐Ÿ”— https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmaynard-sheev/ ๐Ÿฆ https://x.com/BenWMaynard ๐Ÿ’ป https://sheev.co.uk/ Product Agility Podcast ๐Ÿ”— https://www.linkedin.com/company/productagilitypod/ ๐Ÿ’ป https://productagilitypod.co.uk/ ๐Ÿ–‡๏ธ https://linktr.ee/productagility Listen & Share On Spotify & iTunes Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0lkwAYJzVSuk5zfJ1vIDZq?si=4c691fb12f124a56 iTunes - https://apple.co/3YvTX8p Want to come on the podcast? Want to be a guest or have a guest request? Let us know here https://bit.ly/49osN80
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Mar 2, 2023 โ€ข 26min

Unlocking Success: Exploring The Kanban Maturity Model And Collaboration In Product Development (with Teodora Bozheva)

Send us a textTeodora Bozheva, creator of the Kanban Maturity Model (a brilliant tool for teaching people what customer centric really means) coaches, agile and product alike) Teodora has a proven track record in helping organizations achieve improved levels of adaptability and delivery of products that customers love.In this 2nd episode, Teodora and Ben delve deep into the early levels of maturity in the Kanban maturity model, explore what it takes to become more customer aligned and many of the vital factors that go into becoming a successful Product Company. The Highlights00:02:02 In the Kanban Maturity Model, what does Level 0 look like?00:04:43  In the Kanban Maturity Model what happens at Level 1?00:06:28  When in the Kanban Maturity Model do teams become customer driven?00:09:00  The Problem with Copy and Paste Scrum00:10:21  How can Copy & Paste Scrum help with Product Management?00:13:45  Has Teodora witnessed changes in the types of people that are recruited when a company becomes more customer-centric?00:15:35 How to de-risk recruitment during changeGuest BioTeodora (https://bit.ly/TeoBzaLD) is the co-creator of the Kanban Maturity Model (the other person being David J. Anderson,) a model that helps organisations that want to take an evolutionary approach to improve their culture &management so that they can adapt quickly to customer needs. 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. Stay up-to-date with us on our social media๐Ÿ“ฑ! Ben Maynard ๐Ÿ”— https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmaynard-sheev/ ๐Ÿฆ https://x.com/BenWMaynard ๐Ÿ’ป https://sheev.co.uk/ Product Agility Podcast ๐Ÿ”— https://www.linkedin.com/company/productagilitypod/ ๐Ÿ’ป https://productagilitypod.co.uk/ ๐Ÿ–‡๏ธ https://linktr.ee/productagility Listen & Share On Spotify & iTunes Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0lkwAYJzVSuk5zfJ1vIDZq?si=4c691fb12f124a56 iTunes - https://apple.co/3YvTX8p Want to come on the podcast? Want to be a guest or have a guest request? Let us know here https://bit.ly/49osN80
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Feb 23, 2023 โ€ข 28min

Product Agility with the Kanban Maturity Model with Teodora Bozheva

Send us a textTeodora Bozheva, creator of the Kanban Maturity Model (a brilliant tool for teaching people what customer centric really means) coaches, agile and product alike). Teodora loves helping companies improve. I loved having her on the show!Teodora has a proven track record in helping organizations achieve improved levels of adaptability and delivery of products that customers love. In this 1st episode, Teodora shares all about the model and its positive impact on organizations. I recommend getting a pen and paper ready, as Teofora will share some golden insights!The Highlights00:02:31 Who is Teodora Bozheva?00:05:51 A concise and brilliant explanation of Kanban00:07:05 What is the Kanban Maturity Model (KMM)?00:10:55 What are the higher levels of maturity in the KMM?00:12:08 Is the KMM for a part of or a whole organisation?00:14:57 Why maturity (as per the KMM) differs in organisations, and what can be done to make this work00:18:59 What is the accelerant for maturity in an organisation that appears in nearly all levels of the KMM00:19:59 A short and insightful anecdote on applying the KMMGuest BioTeodora (https://bit.ly/TeoBzaLD) is the co-creator of the Kanban Maturity Model (the other person being David J. Anderson,) a model that helps organisations that want to take an evolutionary approach to improve their culture &management so that they can adapt quickly to customer needs. 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. Stay up-to-date with us on our social media๐Ÿ“ฑ! Ben Maynard ๐Ÿ”— https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmaynard-sheev/ ๐Ÿฆ https://x.com/BenWMaynard ๐Ÿ’ป https://sheev.co.uk/ Product Agility Podcast ๐Ÿ”— https://www.linkedin.com/company/productagilitypod/ ๐Ÿ’ป https://productagilitypod.co.uk/ ๐Ÿ–‡๏ธ https://linktr.ee/productagility Listen & Share On Spotify & iTunes Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0lkwAYJzVSuk5zfJ1vIDZq?si=4c691fb12f124a56 iTunes - https://apple.co/3YvTX8p Want to come on the podcast? Want to be a guest or have a guest request? Let us know here https://bit.ly/49osN80
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Feb 16, 2023 โ€ข 24min

Scaling Product Excellence @ PandaDoc Insider Secrets for Scrum Masters & Agile Coaches With Denis Salnikov

Send us a textDenis Salnikov is a Head of Agile Practice at PandaDoc. He and Ben explored just what this role means in a company that is successfully using LeSS Huge - https://less.works/less/less-huge.What themes did we explore?How does PandaDoc decide how to group the features on their backlog?PandaDoc has managers. What are their tips for making it work?What does a Head of Agile Practices at PandaDoc do on a day-to-day basis?Here are some of the highlights00:01:38 - How did PandaDoc create Requirement Areas for their Product?00:06:12 - What is area "area leadership" at PandaDoc, and how does it help to maximise the Product Value?00:07:21 - Does the area leadership have any organisational structural relationship within it?00:08:50 - Product owners have been known to inflate the potential value of their area to keep teams, "their Teams," working on it - This is how PandaDoc deal with that00:11:24 - What is the best tip Denis can provide to those wondering how to create an area in LeSS Huge for the first time?00:13:09 - How do reporting lines and organisational structure work with their Product Structure00:15:05 - What is the day-to-day life like for a Head of Agile Practices at PandaDoc? do they have people management responsibility?00:16:39 - Is a Head of Agile at PandaDoc just a Scrum Master?00:19:39 - Denis is proud of his people management skills. How did he develop them?00:20:48 - Sage advice from Denis... you have to hear it!Guest BiosDenis Salnikov is a certified Scrum Master, Kanban Coach & Agile Coach who has been consulting, coaching, mentoring, and teaching cross-functional development teams, management, and organisations since 2014.https://www.linkedin.com/in/dsalnikov23/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. Stay up-to-date with us on our social media๐Ÿ“ฑ! Ben Maynard ๐Ÿ”— https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmaynard-sheev/ ๐Ÿฆ https://x.com/BenWMaynard ๐Ÿ’ป https://sheev.co.uk/ Product Agility Podcast ๐Ÿ”— https://www.linkedin.com/company/productagilitypod/ ๐Ÿ’ป https://productagilitypod.co.uk/ ๐Ÿ–‡๏ธ https://linktr.ee/productagility Listen & Share On Spotify & iTunes Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0lkwAYJzVSuk5zfJ1vIDZq?si=4c691fb12f124a56 iTunes - https://apple.co/3YvTX8p Want to come on the podcast? Want to be a guest or have a guest request? Let us know here https://bit.ly/49osN80

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