Send us a textOur first conference of the season is the fantastic Lean Agile London 2024!As we round off our TalksInTen from Lean Agile London 2024, we have a special episode featuring David Crowe, an expert in organisational storytelling with a rich agile background. Join us as David delves into the art and science of narratives and stories within organisations, drawing on Boje’s model to enhance our understanding of change and transformation.David on LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3XnlFXk Here is the synopsis of David's Talk:Stories and narratives are essential to sensemaking about the pasts, the presents, and the futures of organisations. Drawing on Boje’s model of the dynamics of narrative and story sensemaking, I show how we can talk about time and space in organisations, the role of scale, and the incorporation of diverse and opposing perspectives in how we understand and shape change.At the end of the session, you'll be able to:Distinguish between narratives and stories.Describe different forms of narrative and story, and how they can be used when storying to retrospectively to understand pasts, prospectively to understand possible futures, and in the now to understand emergence in the present.Define and identify the roles of dialogisms and dialectics in permitting, exploring, and transcending diverse perspectives.Apply these ways of storytelling to the challenges we face in facilitating change.Boje's model - https://bit.ly/4cnbuWUEpisode Highlights:Narratives vs. Stories: Understand the critical differences between narratives and stories, and how each can be used to shape organisational change.Dynamic Sensemaking: Learn about Boje’s model and how it helps in discussing time, space, and scale in organisations.Practical Applications: Gain insights into applying these storytelling techniques to real-world challenges in facilitating change.If you enjoy the show, please leave a review!Use code PRODAGILITY24 for 50% off interactive slides at AhaSlides.Aha Slides - https://bit.ly/3UXJO42Host 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 media📱! Ben Maynard 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmaynard-sheev/ 🐦 https://x.com/BenWMaynard 💻 https://sheev.co.uk/ Product Agility Podcast 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/productagilitypod/ 💻 https://productagilitypod.co.uk/ 🖇️ 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

Send us a textScrum Day London is our second conference of the year, and we’re thrilled to bring you more exciting episodes from this renowned event!As we continue our TalkInTen series, we have a special episode featuring Dave West, CEO of Scrum.org, who discusses the transition to a product operating model and its significance in the digital age.Dave on LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3xrMdvUHere is the synopsis of Dave's Talk:Agile is a response to the problem that digital opportunities cannot be easily realized with traditional, industrial project management and delivery approaches, because delivering digital value requires a different approach. As digital becomes a fundamental part of most business opportunities, agile approaches must better align with the whole organization, not just the software teams. That requires a change. Over the last ten years, organizations have wrestled with what that change embodies. Should it focus on structure, process, strategy, people, or rewards? And the answer is yes. But even when considered holistically, something is missing. “The what”.In this talk, Dave West, CEO of Scrum.org, discusses the impact of the product operating model and how, when combined with a holistic, systemic approach to organizational change, it provides the true north to enterprise agility. Dave will discuss the product operating model and introduce an approach to getting its introduction. Episode Highlights:- Product Operating Model: Understand the concept and importance of a product operating model in achieving enterprise agility.- Holistic Approach: Learn how a systemic approach to organisational change can drive better alignment and value delivery.- Practical Insights: Gain insights into real-world applications and strategies for implementing a product operating model in your organization.If you enjoy the show, please leave a review!Use code PRODUCTAGILITY24 for 15% off training courses at Sheev.Sheev - https://www.sheev.co.ukHost 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 media📱! Ben Maynard 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmaynard-sheev/ 🐦 https://x.com/BenWMaynard 💻 https://sheev.co.uk/ Product Agility Podcast 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/productagilitypod/ 💻 https://productagilitypod.co.uk/ 🖇️ 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

Agile consultant Ade Shokoya discusses the impact of AI on human-centered agility. He debates the potential displacement of key roles, loss of intuition, and adaptability, and the importance of soft skills in Agile methodologies. The workshop challenges the enthusiasm surrounding AI in Scrum frameworks.

Send us a textScrum Day London is our second conference of the year, and we’re thrilled to bring you more exciting episodes from this renowned event!Continuing our TalkInTen series, we present Evelien Acun-Roos, an experienced Agile trainer, discussing practical tools for enhancing Scrum events in her talk 'Agile Unboxed: Practical Tools for Breaking Down Barriers in Scrum Events'.Evelien on LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/4c6tTaXHere is the synopsis of Evelien's Talk:While Agile is all about being adaptive and responsive, Agile teams often find themselves ensnared by invisible barriers that hinder innovation and efficiency. This talk embarks on a practical journey through interactive exercises and real-world case studies, focusing on enhancing the effectiveness of Scrum events. Participants will explore strategies aimed at promoting critical thinking, fostering open communication, and stimulating creative problem-solving in agile environments.Key Takeaways:- Strategies to enhance engagement and participation in Scrum events.- Techniques to apply the 5P’s of Personal Engagement.- Practical methods to build trust and boost collaboration within teams, grounded in the latest findings from neuroscience and behavioural science.You will be equipped with a set of actionable tools and insights, ready to transform your Scrum events and elevate your teams’ performance. This session is designed not just to inspire but to empower attendees with the knowledge and skills to foster an environment where critical thinking and innovative problem-solving thrive in alignment with agile values.Episode Highlights:- Practical Strategies: Enhance engagement and participation in your Scrum events.- 5P’s of Personal Engagement: Learn techniques to apply these principles effectively.- Building Trust: Discover methods to boost collaboration within teams.- Customising Agile: Gain insights on adapting agile practices for your team’s unique challenges.If you enjoy the show, please leave a review!Use code PRODUCTAGILITY24 for 15% off training courses at Sheev.Sheev - https://www.sheev.co.ukHost 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 media📱! Ben Maynard 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmaynard-sheev/ 🐦 https://x.com/BenWMaynard 💻 https://sheev.co.uk/ Product Agility Podcast 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/productagilitypod/ 💻 https://productagilitypod.co.uk/ 🖇️ 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

Send us a textScrum Day London is our second conference of the year, and we’re thrilled to bring you more exciting episodes from this renowned event!As we continue our TalkInTen series, we have a special episode featuring Irénéé Dondijo, a senior lecturer and blockchain researcher, who explores the intersection of blockchain technology and Agile project management.Irénéé on LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3KPFFdNHere is the synopsis of Irénéé's Talk:In today’s ever-changing technological landscape, fostering inclusive and varied viewpoints within agile frameworks is critical for encouraging innovation and sustainability. This talk delves into the critical role that blockchain technology plays in breaking down barriers and advocating for inclusion in agile contexts. Agile approaches may transcend conventional boundaries by embracing diversity, and this debate aims to highlight the revolutionary influence of blockchain in attaining this objective. By exploring decentralized decision-making, transparent collaboration, equalized access to information, and the inventive potential of smart contracts, this discussion sheds light on how blockchain technology functions as a catalyst for establishing inclusive agile settings. Ultimately, this dialogue fosters a critical study of the synergies between blockchain and agile approaches, paving the way for a more inclusive, dynamic, and successful approach to project management and technological progress by acknowledging problems and presenting possibilities.Episode Highlights:- Blockchain in Agile: Understand how blockchain technology can improve transparency, trust, and inclusivity in Agile projects.- Practical Applications: Learn about real-world use cases where blockchain has been successfully integrated into Agile processes.- Enhancing Collaboration: Discover how blockchain can facilitate better collaboration and communication among Agile teams and stakeholders.If you enjoy the show, please leave a review!Use code PRODUCTAGILITY24 for 15% off training courses at Sheev.Sheev - https://www.sheev.co.ukHost 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 media📱! Ben Maynard 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmaynard-sheev/ 🐦 https://x.com/BenWMaynard 💻 https://sheev.co.uk/ Product Agility Podcast 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/productagilitypod/ 💻 https://productagilitypod.co.uk/ 🖇️ 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

Send us a textIn this episode, Ben Maynard sits down with Nesrine Changuel, PhD, a distinguished product management professional with a rich history at leading tech companies, including Google, Spotify, and Skype. Nesrine is passionate about building innovative products that solve users' problems. Known for her self-management skills, excellent team and relationship-building abilities, and strong communication, Nesrine enjoys collaborating with others to create impactful products. She shares her incredible journey from a research engineer to becoming a product coach and delves into the importance of delight in product management. The conversation explores how delight can create a lasting competitive advantage, drive user loyalty, and enhance product shareability.Learn more about Nesrine's coaching and advisory services for product teams. Nesrine on LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/4ctz0ShKey Highlights:🔍 08:13 - The Importance of Delight in Product Development🔍 10:26 - The Power Of Emotional User Connection🔍 12:25 - Cracking The Code To Product Delight🔍 20:18 - Strategic Product Development Decisions🔍 28:22 - The Story Behind Spotify's Discover Weekly: The Importance of Familiarity🔍 39:32 - Designing For Delight: Product Principles Discover practical insights on how to elevate your products by focusing on delight, balancing innovation with user comfort, and fostering a playful and safe organisational culture.Join us as Nesrine Changuel shares her expert insights and learn how you can create products that not only meet user needs but also bring joy and surprise to their lives.Reflective Questions for Listeners:How can you create moments of joy and surprise in your product to delight your users?What familiar elements can you incorporate into new features to make them more engaging?How does your organisational culture support or hinder the creation of delightful products?If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends, colleagues, and network. Subscribe to the Product Agility podcast for more insightful conversations with industry experts.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 media📱! Ben Maynard 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmaynard-sheev/ 🐦 https://x.com/BenWMaynard 💻 https://sheev.co.uk/ Product Agility Podcast 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/productagilitypod/ 💻 https://productagilitypod.co.uk/ 🖇️ 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

Send us a textOur first conference of the season is the fantastic Lean Agile London 2024!As we round off our TalkInTen series, we have a special treat: Avipaul Bhandari, an Agile veteran with over 20 years of experience, dives into the often-overlooked power of empathy within Agile frameworks.Avipaul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avipaulbhandari/Here is the synopsis of Avipaul's Talk:In this engaging talk, Avipaul sheds light on the pivotal role of empathy as a driving force behind meaningful change within Agile frameworks.Through personal anecdotes and practical insights, he reveals how embracing empathy can catalyse transformation, foster stronger collaboration, and cohesive team dynamics, and enhance value delivery. Join us as we explore the profound impact of empathy - an essential ingredient for Agile success.Episode Highlights:- Empathy in Agile: Discover how to implement empathy-driven strategies to enhance team dynamics and value delivery- Practical Insights: Gain practical tips and real-world examples from Avipaul’s extensive experience- Transformational Strategies: Learn how to use empathy to navigate organisational complexities and improve your product strategyIf you enjoy the show, please leave a review!Use code PRODAGILITY24 for 50% off interactive slides at AhaSlides.Aha Slides - https://bit.ly/3UXJO42Host 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 media📱! Ben Maynard 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmaynard-sheev/ 🐦 https://x.com/BenWMaynard 💻 https://sheev.co.uk/ Product Agility Podcast 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/productagilitypod/ 💻 https://productagilitypod.co.uk/ 🖇️ 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

Legendary figures in agile and product management, Daniel Terhorst-North and Jeff Gothelf, discuss the challenges of operating a product business at scale. They explore the importance of cross-functional teams, the role of OKRs in driving alignment, overcoming resistance to change, and share real-world examples of successful agile transformations. Listeners gain insights on implementing effective strategies for enhancing product delivery and customer satisfaction.

Send us a textWe found ourselves at Lean Agile Brighton 2023 interviewing world-class Agilists getting their "Talks In Ten."As we gear up for Lean Agile Brighton 2024, we're excited to share a special episode recorded at last year's conference featuring Julie Starling. In this TalkInTen, Julie dives into the actionable use of data to drive enhanced delivery and improve organisational flow.Julie on LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/45dmWStHere is the synopsis of Julie's Talk:How We Use Data To Ignite ActionAre you tired of having the same conversations, delivering “late” and being put under pressure for decisions you didn’t even make? In this session, I’ll walk through how we managed to flip the script in a highly regulated, risk-averse financial institution by introducing probabilistic forecasting and flow metrics, as well as ditching wasteful estimations.I’ll cover what you need to get started (very little!) and we’ll explore things I wish we knew when we started our journey, including what is involved in making the mindset shift at an organisational level. I’ll also be sharing some of the success stories we’ve seen, which include teams improving their ways of working based on data, as well as critical decisions being made by stakeholders at the earliest possible opportunity rather than when we’ve missed a deadline.Probabilistic forecasting has helped move our risk-averse stakeholders away from traditional and comfortable but ultimately higher-risk ways of working… however, we’re still on our journey and there is so much more to come, so I’ll also touch on where we are going, which includes using DORA metrics.Episode Highlights:Actionable Data: Learn how to use data to increase flow, generate conversation, and enable experimentation.Probabilistic Forecasting: Discover how to implement probabilistic forecasting to flip the script in risk-averse environments.Flow Metrics: Understand the importance of flow metrics in enhancing delivery and improving decision-making.Tune in now for valuable insights and practical strategies for using data to drive enhanced delivery and organisational flow!If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! Use code PRODAGILITY24 for 50% off interactive slides at AhaSlides.AhaSlides - 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 media📱! Ben Maynard 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmaynard-sheev/ 🐦 https://x.com/BenWMaynard 💻 https://sheev.co.uk/ Product Agility Podcast 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/productagilitypod/ 💻 https://productagilitypod.co.uk/ 🖇️ 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

Send us a textOur first conference of the season is the fantastic Lean Agile London 2024!As we round off our TalkInTen series, we have a special treat: our insightful host, Ben Maynard, steps into the spotlight for the first time as both the interviewee and the focus of his own episode. In this episode, Ben delves into the essential role of having a clear product vision and how to navigate organizational complexities to achieve it.Ben on LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3x0fmybHere is the synopsis of Ben's Talk:Ever feel like your product vision needs a pair of glasses? Join Ben for a lively session where we'll turn the blurry mess of traditional product visions into something clear, actionable, and focused. Think of it as laser eye surgery for your product strategy!Hold up, though, it's not just a case of re-writing a canvas. To fundamentally fix the problem, we will need to dive into the murky waters of organisational complexity and dredge up the common culprits that lead to cloudy product visions and bog down brilliance. With real-world tales and a dash of humour, Ben will explore how too many cooks in the kitchen (or stakeholders in the spreadsheet) can spoil both broth and bandwidth.Armed with Radical Product Thinking, Systems Thinking and OKR superpowers, you’ll learn to trim the fat and tighten the focus, making your product vision sharp enough to cut through even the thickest red tape.Expect practical tools, snappy strategies, and a few "Aha!" moments as we showcase how companies just like yours have gone from chaotic to charismatic. Wrap up the session with a Q&A to grill. So, dust off your binoculars and prepare to zoom in on a product vision that’s not just good, but brilliant!Episode Highlights:- Radical Product Thinking: Discover how to implement radical product thinking to cut through organisational complexities and enhance your product strategy.- Systems Thinking: Learn about the integration of systems thinking to understand and address the root causes of cloudy product visions.- OKRs for Clarity: Understand how to use Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to maintain a focused and measurable product vision.If you enjoy the show, please leave a review! Use code PRODAGILITY24 for 50%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 media📱! Ben Maynard 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmaynard-sheev/ 🐦 https://x.com/BenWMaynard 💻 https://sheev.co.uk/ Product Agility Podcast 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/productagilitypod/ 💻 https://productagilitypod.co.uk/ 🖇️ 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