In this episode of the Stellar Work Podcast, Benjamin interviews Al Shalloway, a prominent figure in the Agile community. They discuss Al's extensive journey in Agile, the challenges of training and education in the field, and the importance of integrating coaching with Agile practices. Al emphasizes the need for a new type of training that is affordable and ongoing, addressing the capability gap in Agile. The conversation also touches on the flaws in Agile foundations, the impact of AI on Agile roles, and the necessity of systems thinking in the Agile framework. Al shares valuable insights on continuous learning and the importance of thinking for oneself in the Agile community.Al ShallowayAl Shalloway is the founder and CEO of Success Engineering, recognized as a thought leader in Lean, SAFe, Kanban, Scrum, design patterns, Acceptance Test-Driven Development, lean management, value creation networks, and Lean product management. He created the FLEX system, which forms the core of the Disciplined Agile Value Stream Consultant workshop. Al has co-authored seven books, including “Design Patterns Explained: A New Perspective on Object-Oriented Design” and “Lean-Agile Software Development: Achieving Enterprise Agility.” He holds master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT and in Mathematics from Emory University. Al is an international speaker and has contributed to SAFe as an SPC TrainerLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alshalloway/Stellar Work:Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stellarwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information about how evolutionary agile transformations workMake sure to follow us on your podcast player 🔔 as well as on LinkedIn to never miss out on more content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/stellarwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sponsors:This podcast is 100% sponsored by me :)If you need help with you agile transformation and opting for an evolutionary approach seems like something you want to check out, click here and lets meet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/benjamin-igna-dcs_/30min⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Note:Stellar Work Podcast hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only.You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.🤘 Generated Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://suno.com/@stellarwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00 Introduction to Al Shalloway and His Journey03:23 The Evolution of Agile and Lean Practices06:29 The Concept of Capability Gap in Agile09:19 Challenges in Agile Training and Education12:14 The Importance of Context in Agile Practices15:20 Amplio University: A New Approach to Learning18:27 Integrating Coaching with Agile Training21:19 The Shift in Agile Community Perspectives24:09 Foundational Knowledge in Agile and Lean25:31 The Holistic Approach to Agile Development30:17 The Evolution of Agile and Its Challenges31:25 The Impact of AI on the IT Job Market34:24 Navigating the AI Landscape in Business38:05 The Future of Scrum Masters in an AI World40:28 The Importance of Learning to Think Independently44:43 Co-Creation and Community in Agile Practices51:47 Introduction to Consultancy and AI Insights

In this episode of the Stellar Work Podcast, Benjamin interviews Anja Hendel, a seasoned expert in digital transformation within the automotive industry. Anja shares her journey from studying computer science to leading digital initiatives at major companies like Porsche and Volkswagen. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by hardware-focused organizations in adapting to software-driven models, the importance of organizational structure in successful transformations, and the future of mobility in an era of autonomous driving. Anja emphasizes the need for a cultural shift in how companies evaluate success and adapt to changing market demands. Anja Hendel Anja Hendel is the Managing Director at diconium, a digital services company, where she has been instrumental in guiding the digital transformation efforts at Volkswagen AG since 2020. As a mobility expert, she specializes in navigating the digital shifts within the automotive industry, particularly in translating traditional engineering into a software-centric business model. Before joining diconium, Anja led the Porsche Digital Lab in Berlin, where she managed an international team of deep-tech experts. Her previous experiences also include roles at the European pharmaceutical wholesaler Celesio AG and the IT consulting giant Capgemini. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anja-hendel/ Stellar Work: Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stellarwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information about how evolutionary agile transformations work Make sure to follow us on your podcast player 🔔 as well as on LinkedIn to never miss out on more content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/stellarwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors: This podcast is 100% sponsored by me :) If you need help with you agile transformation and opting for an evolutionary approach seems like something you want to check out, click here and lets meet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/benjamin-igna-dcs_/30min⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Note: Stellar Work Podcast hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions. 🤘 Generated Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://suno.com/@stellarwork⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Anja's Journey 05:37 Transitioning from Hardware to Software 10:33 The Challenges of Digital Transformation in Automotive 15:19 The Future of Mobility and Autonomous Driving 20:44 Evaluating Automotive Companies in a Changing Market 25:22 Strategies for Successful Transformation 30:44 Comparing Traditional and New Automotive Companies 35:31 Philosophical Perspectives on Company Success 44:44 Exploring Key Themes in the Conversation 45:06 Anja Hendel.mp4

In this episode, Benjamin engages with Niels Pfläging, a thought leader in management and organizational transformation. They discuss the challenges of conventional management practices, the importance of understanding complexity in organizational problems, and the role of consultants in facilitating change. Niels emphasizes the need for effective change management strategies and the significance of learning from successful organizations. The conversation highlights the importance of principles over practices in achieving meaningful transformation. Niels Pfläging Niels Pflaeging is founder of the BetaCodex Network, and partner/associate at Red42, based in Wiesbaden (Germany). He is an acclaimed international speaker and acts as an adivsor to organizations from all over the world. Niels is also an investor in the tech startup disqourse, which was founded in September 2021. Since 2006, Niels has been strongly involved in organizational transformation initiatives in firms both in Europe and in the Americas. Niels is a prolific speaker, speaking four languages fluently - English, German, Spanish and Portuguese. Prior to the BetaCodex Network, Niels was a director with the BBRT for five years. Website: http://www.nielspflaeging.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niels-pflaeging-11a89/ BetaCodex Network: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8607856 RedForty2: https://www.redforty2.com/ Stellar Work: Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stellarwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information about how evolutionary agile transformations work Make sure to follow us on your podcast player 🔔 as well as on LinkedIn to never miss out on more content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/stellarwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors: This podcast is 100% sponsored by me :) If you need help with you agile transformation and opting for an evolutionary approach seems like something you want to check out, click here and lets meet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/benjamin-igna-dcs_/30min⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Note: Stellar Work Podcast hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions. 🤘 Generated Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://suno.com/@stellarwork⁠⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Niels Pflaeging and His Work 03:08 The Challenges of Management Tools 05:48 Understanding Complexity in Organizations 08:37 The Role of Consultants in Organizational Change 11:05 The Limitations of Frameworks and Blueprints 13:37 The Importance of Conversations in Problem Solving 16:17 Navigating Organizational Transformation 18:47 Open Source Approaches to Change Management 21:14 Implementing Time-Boxed Change 23:37 Conclusion and Future Directions 27:17 Organizational Suffering and Transformation 32:21 The Challenge of Transformation in Large Corporations 35:46 Learning from Successful Organizations 44:35 The Importance of Understanding Principles Over Practices 51:33 The Future of Automation and Manufacturing 54:50 Transformational Strategies for New Technologies 55:14 Niels Pflaeging.mp4

In this episode, Benjamin interviews Adriana and Eduardo, experts in Kanban and agile methodologies, focusing on their application in the legal industry in Brazil. They discuss the challenges faced by law firms, the need for agile practices, and how Kanban can transform traditional legal workflows. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the legal context, the cultural barriers to change, and practical steps for implementation. Adriana and Eduardo also share insights on measuring success and provide actionable tips for law firms looking to adopt agile methodologies. Adriana da Costa Saliba https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-saliba/ https://spaceneedle.tech/ https://www.agileforall.com.br/ Adriana is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Space Needle Tecnologia, where she collaborates with the CEO to define strategies, develop talent, optimize resources, and drive cost efficiency. She has represented the company in national and international events like Refresh Miami and Startup Safari Miami. Founder of AGILE FOR ALL, Adriana specializes in training and mentoring in Compliance, LGPD, and Agile Methods. A certified Compliance Officer, she has led compliance training for corporate universities of major companies such as CNP Brasil and Wiz, and facilitated LGPD compliance for organizations including the World Security Federation and the National Federation of Private Security Companies. With over 14 years of legal expertise, Adriana is a certified Scrum Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Management 3.0 facilitator. She has implemented Agile practices across sectors such as legal, finance, and HR and co-authored the book “Ágil além da TI”, exploring agility in the legal field. As professor at Escola Paulista de Direito and a speaker at Agile Trends, Adriana combines her passion for leadership, mentorship, and innovation, empowering teams and organizations to achieve transformative results. Eduardo Bobsin Machado https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardobobsin/?originalSubdomain=br Eduardo is a seasoned systems and solutions architect with nearly 20 years of experience designing software solutions, from enterprise systems to high-performance backends. His expertise spans architecture, coding, project management, process quality, operations, and networking. As an Agile Coach specializing in Kanban, Eduardo has led teams and organizations through Agile transformations, combining Lean, Agile, and Kanban methodologies. A passionate educator, he has taught graduate students and trained colleagues in Agile practices, systems architecture, and advanced development techniques, driving innovation and excellence at every level. Stellar Work: Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stellarwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information about how evolutionary agile transformations work Make sure to follow us on your podcast player 🔔 as well as on LinkedIn to never miss out on more content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/stellarwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors: This podcast is 100% sponsored by me :) If you need help with you agile transformation and opting for an evolutionary approach seems like something you want to check out, click here and lets meet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/benjamin-igna-dcs_/30min⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🤘 Generated Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://suno.com/@stellarwork⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Agile in Law 03:49 The Need for Agile in the Legal Industry 06:34 Challenges in Traditional Legal Practices 09:49 Implementing Agile Methodologies 12:37 Measuring Success in Agile Transformations 15:40 Practical Tips for Immediate Implementation 18:58 Resources and Training Opportunities 37:48 Eduardo and Adriana.mp4

In this episode of the Stellar Work Podcast, Benjamin interviews Damian Boeselager, a member of the European Parliament and co-founder of Volt, a pan-European political party. They discuss the importance of progressive politics in Europe, the challenges posed by right-wing populism, and the need for a unified European approach to economic competitiveness and innovation. Damian emphasizes the role of regulation in fostering innovation, the cultural differences in investment perspectives, and the necessity for political engagement among citizens to shape the future of Europe.Damian BoeselagerDamian Boeselager is best known for his pioneering political career with Volt Europa, a pan-European political movement he co-founded in 2017. Volt was created to address shared European challenges like climate change, digital transformation, and migration with a united, progressive approach. Damian became the face of Volt in Germany and, in 2019, was elected as its first Member of the European Parliament (MEP). This marked a milestone for the young political movement.In the European Parliament, Damian has been a driving force behind initiatives that modernize and unify Europe. He’s actively engaged in shaping policies related to startups, technology, and innovation. Damian champions a digital-friendly Europe, advocating for smoother access to funding for startups and the creation of a fair, competitive tech ecosystem. He supports the development of a “digital euro” and the responsible use of data to drive innovation while safeguarding privacy.Damian is also heavily involved in crafting the EU’s Data Act, which aims to make data-sharing easier across Europe, helping businesses and startups thrive. His passion for startups stems from his belief that a vibrant tech ecosystem can boost Europe’s economy and tackle big societal challenges like the green transition and labor shortages. Through his work, Damian strives to make the EU a global leader in tech and innovation, while ensuring that these advancements benefit all Europeans.https://damianboeselager.org/https://voltdeutschland.org/menschen/damian-boeselagerStellar Work:Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stellarwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information about how evolutionary agile transformations workMake sure to follow us on your podcast player 🔔 as well as on LinkedIn to never miss out on more content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/stellarwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sponsors:This podcast is 100% sponsored by me :)If you need help with you agile transformation and opting for an evolutionary approach seems like something you want to check out, click here and lets meet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/benjamin-igna-dcs_/30min⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Note:Stellar Work Podcast hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only.You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.🤘 Generated Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://suno.com/@stellarwork⁠⁠⁠00:00 Introduction to Volt and Damian's Background04:03 The Rise of Populism and Volt's Response06:27 The Need for European Unity09:06 Economic Competitiveness in Europe11:48 Regulation and Innovation in the EU14:31 Cultural Perspectives on Investment17:11 The Role of the State in Economic Growth20:07 Challenges and Opportunities in European Politics22:49 Future Steps and Political Engagement38:42 Engagement with Diverse Political Views39:10 Damian Boeselager.wav

In this episode, Benjamin interviews Luke Hohmann, a prominent figure in the Agile product development community and author of 'Software Profit Streams™'. They discuss the critical link between value and profit, emphasizing the importance of understanding profitability within Agile practices. Luke shares insights on how Agile coaches and practitioners can contribute to a company's profitability and the necessity of defining value in order to create sustainable business models. The conversation also touches on the concept of Profit Streams™, the role of cost centers, and the significance of pricing strategies in the software industry. Luke Hohmann Luke Hohmann is a four-time author, three-time founder, and SAFe® Fellow known for his expertise in Agile Software Development and creating sustainable business models. As Chief Innovation Officer of Applied Frameworks, he helps companies design sustainably profitable software businesses. His latest book, *Software Profit Streams™*, co-authored with Jason Tanner, shares key strategies for building profitable software solutions. Luke also founded Conteneo, Inc., known for its decision agility platforms, which was later acquired by Scaled Agile, Inc. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukehohmann/ https://profit-streams.com/ Stellar Work: Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stellarwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information about how evolutionary agile transformations work Make sure to follow us on your podcast player 🔔 as well as on LinkedIn to never miss out on more content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/stellarwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors: This podcast is 100% sponsored by me :) If you need help with you agile transformation and opting for an evolutionary approach seems like something you want to check out, click here and lets meet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/benjamin-igna-dcs_/30min⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Note: Stellar Work Podcast hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions. 🤘 Generated Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://suno.com/@stellarwork⁠⁠ 00:00 Introduction to Luke Hohmann 03:29 The Importance of Profit in Agile 05:48 Roles in Agile and Profitability10:40Understanding Value in Agile Practices 15:01 Feature Traps and Customer Feedback 18:38 Profit as a Measure of Success 20:57 Defining Value in Agile 24:34 Cost Centers and Value Creation26:55Introduction to Software Profit Streams 30:55 Target Audience for Software Profit Streams 37:17 Total Cost of Ownership and Pricing 43:18 The Agile Community's Approach to Value 51:22 Conclusion and Future Directions

In this lively discussion, Joe Justice, an Agile expert from Team Wikispeed, and Tilo Schwarz, a Lean management pro from Festool, dive into the evolving world of work. They explore how AI impacts decision-making and the balance between autonomy and direction. The guests highlight the importance of visualization for collaboration and creativity, especially in the automotive industry. They also touch upon the engineering challenges in the EV landscape and the cultural shifts needed for continuous improvement and innovation.

Jurgen Appelo, an agile management expert and author, shares his insights on the Unfix model for organizational design. He emphasizes the shift from rigid frameworks to flexible pattern libraries, allowing for innovation and adaptability. Appelo discusses the 'swarming' method for team dynamics and the impact of AI on job roles in software development. His experiences showcase how tailored practices can improve team effectiveness and employee satisfaction while fostering creativity in agile management practices.

In this episode of the Stellar Work Podcast, Benjamin interviews strategy advisor Marc Sniukas, who shares insights on modern strategic planning and the Better Strategy OS framework. They discuss the challenges of traditional strategy, the importance of defining strategy in terms of challenges and ambitions, and the need for a structured approach to strategy that includes testing options and stakeholder value. Marc also provides a case study on Netflix's strategic evolution and offers advice for those new to the field of strategy. Marc Sniukas: Marc Sniukas is a leading strategy advisor helping CEOs and business owners design and execute winning strategies in a smart and fresh way so that they lead with clarity and confidence and achieve profitable results, even in times of uncertainty and turbulence. Over the past 20+ years, Marc has equipped CEOs, senior leaders, and executive teams of companies such as Accenture, ArcelorMittal, BMW, DeBeers, HP, HSBC, Lufthansa, McDonald’s, RTL, and ZF to create strategies that double their revenue and profits, drive innovation that sets them apart from their competition, and create lasting transformation and increased performance.  Today, he helps CEOs and business owners of medium-sized businesses create a refreshingly simple approach to strategy that leads to powerful results even during a recessionary climate. Fast, without months of analysis and planning, and taking too much time and resources away from daily business. And without the pains of the traditional, old-school approaches. All by using his unique, proven approach, which he has developed and fine-tuned over the years: The Better Strategy OS. Download your free ebook at www.makebetterstrategy.com www.sniukas.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sniukas/ Stellar Work: Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stellarwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information about how evolutionary agile transformations work Make sure to follow us on your podcast player 🔔 as well as on LinkedIn to never miss out on more content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/stellarwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors: This podcast is 100% sponsored by me :) If you need help with you agile transformation and opting for an evolutionary approach seems like something you want to check out, click here and lets meet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/benjamin-igna-dcs_/30min⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Note: Stellar Work Podcast hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions. 🤘 Generated Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://suno.com/@stellarwork⁠⁠

Klaus Leopold, a leading expert in Kanban and Agile methodologies, unveils the Flight Levels model, designed to enhance organizational agility. He discusses the three key levels: operational, coordination, and strategy, emphasizing visualization and focus. The conversation delves into practical strategies for implementation, engaging stakeholders, and measuring success through metrics. Klaus advocates for flexibility in agile practices, highlighting how customizable approaches can address complex challenges, ultimately encouraging deeper connections within teams.