The Agile Within

Failure. We've all experienced it. Some more than others. And when it happens, how do we handle it. Cry? Run? Get depressed? Life is over? I'm a failure thinking? In this episode, we dive further into the topic of failure, and how we often perceive ourselves when we experience it. We welcome special guest Patty Aluskewicz to share her thoughts on the topic, and provide some advice on how to not get caught in the trap of labeling yourself as "a failure." Patty,  a former teacher, shares her unique view point about how failure is ingrained in us from the very beginning. We venture deep into the subject, and come out with one of the most profound episodes we've ever had. And then Patty leaves us with advice on how to move forward. You won't want to miss this episode that at one point left me nearly speechless as I had a "lightbulb" moment.So come be more, and discover the Agile Within behavior of perception.Looking to start your own podcast, if so checkout Alitu (link below). Its what we use to record and edit all our episodes. Its quick and easy. And you get a free 7-day trial to see how you like it. https://alitu.com?fp_ref=greg49Support the showFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-within

Welcome to The Huddle! The Huddle is an every other month episode where Mark and Greg discuss a current topic. These episodes will be published in between episodes that feature a guest. Mark and Greg are big American football fans, and decided to give these episodes this name due to that.In this episode, we discuss the current layoff environment in technology, and talk about ways of dealing with it. We've both been laid off in the past, and have some perspective on getting through it. Come along with us as we explore ways you can actually learn and grow during this period of your life.So come be more, and discover the Agile Within behavior of learning.Looking to start your own podcast, if so checkout Alitu (link below). Its what we use to record and edit all our episodes. Its quick and easy. And you get a free 7-day trial to see how you like it. https://alitu.com?fp_ref=greg49Support the showFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-within

Humility! It's not a defined value of Scrum or Agile, but it's an important behavior to exhibit if you want to be successful in Agile. As a matter of fact, if you don't stay humble you may fall into the trap of thinking that you know more than you think you do. This is especially true when planning a piece of development work. In this episode, we talk with none other than Maarten Dalmijn about the struggles of planning. Maarten takes us on a fascinating journey of how this one behavior can wreak havoc on your ability to succeed. In addition, he explains the difference between anaconda and hummingbird planning.  https://mdalmijn.com/p/are-you-practicing-anaconda-or-hummingbird-style-scrum So come be more, and discover the Agile Within behavior of humility.Looking to start your own podcast, if so checkout Alitu (link below). Its what we use to record and edit all our episodes. Its quick and easy. And you get a free 7-day trial to see how you like it. https://alitu.com?fp_ref=greg49Support the showFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-within

The show is back in 2023 with a new format, and a co-host. Mark Metze has joined Greg. We will publish every month instead of weekly, and plan to rotate between having a guest and talking amongst ourselves. In this episode, we introduce Mark, and reveal our first guest for the following episode. So, join us for a re-start as we help you be more Agile. Note: Below is a vision statement for the podcast that Mark and I came up with for the re-start. We think it adds focus for the podcast, and the reason why we are doing this. We really hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoy bringing it to you! Cheers!Vision statement: Providing agile insights into human values and behaviors through genuine connections.MusicSONGWelcome Back (Theme from Welcome Back, Kotter) (2007 Remaster)ARTISTJohn SebastianALBUMWelcome Back (Theme from Welcome Back, Kotter)WRITERSG. PugleseLICENSESWMG (on behalf of Warner Catalog and O/H); Abramus Digital, ARESA, LatinAutorPerf, LatinAutor, and 11 Music Rights SocietiesSupport the showFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-within

Focus. Clarity. Collaboration. These are all things many agile teams struggle with when attempting to work with company leaders. Old ways linger, and muddy the waters for lasting change. Fortunately, Steve Pereira, our guest in this episode, stopped by to discuss value stream mapping, and how it can shed some light on these issues. If you want to move out of complicated chaos, and into delivering real value that customers will actually use, then take a listen in as we discuss. It's really about tweaks to behaviors that can have the greatest impacts!More about Steve:Steve has been obsessed with process, optimization, and visual learning his whole life. Over his long and varied career in tech he came to realize Value Streams are the key focus to unlock team alignment, velocity, value, and sustainability. Paired with DevOps principles he has created an incredible toolset for continuous improvement. He lives in Toronto, Canada. Support the showFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-within

Our guest in this episode is Gil Broza, Gil is founder and principal at 3P Vantage. Close to 100 organizations seeking Agile transformations, makeovers, or improvements have relied on his pragmatic, modern, and respectful support for customizing Agile in their contexts.We chatted with Gil about reasons why companies fail at "going Agile." It is estimated that 70% of transformations fail at some point. The most likely reasons, and the ones we explore, are lack of understanding of Agile values/principles, an overall sense of fear in the company, and a lack of trust among everyone. Gil provides some practical ways to overcome these stumbling blocks to get you pointed in the right direction, and help you succeed with Agile. If you've ever struggled with Agile at your company, you'll want to use these tips to make your journey more smooth. More about Gil Broza:Gil’s popular book The Agile Mind-Set explains how practitioners approach their work to get amazing results. His previous best-seller The Human Side of Agile is the definitive practical guide to leading Agile teams in the real world. His newest book Agile for Non-Software Teams provides a pathway for considering, designing, starting, growing, and maintaining Agile outside of software/IT. He has been a regular contributor and coaching track chair for the Agile series of conferences, a sought-after speaker for other industry events and groups, and a host of numerous public webinars about Agility. Gil lives in Toronto, Canada.Support the showFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-within

In this episode, we chat with the one and only Gunther Verheyen. Gunther has quickly gained worldwide acclaim as a strong proponent of the Scrum Values. The values, and Agile principles for that matter, are often largely overlooked by organizations that choose to adopt Agile for their software delivery method. He is on a quest to instill a more human approach to software development through his teachings, speaking engagements, and workshops. So, come along as we chat with a man who truly epitomizes what this Podcast is all about.Gunther Verheyen is an independent Scrum Caretaker on a journey of humanizing the workplace (with Scrum) — a connector, teacher, writer, speaker. He thinks, reflects, wonders and wanders. He teaches, assists, serves, advices and suggests on many things Scrum. He works with teams, individuals and executives. He facilitates learning and unlearning. He continuously looks out for improved ways to serve and to deliver value to people interested in Scrum across the world.Gunther started practicing Scrum in 2003, has published two best-selling books about Scrum, has partnered with Ken Schwaber, co-creator of Scrum, and has worked with diverse teams and organizations. The services he offers build on these accumulated experiences. Ullizee-Inc is his business vehicle.Support the showFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-within

Worldwide appeal!The final episode in this 3 part series on the popular Scrum Lake. Co-creators Ryan and John discuss the appeal and impact of Scrum Lake on so many. It can be dark and murky at the bottom of the lake. But should I be afraid? Maybe. Maybe not. Others are there to see you through it. Oh ... and these guys put me to the test with a challenging example from the workshop. Do I pass it? Come find out. If you've not heard of Scrum Lake until now, you'll want to catch this series that helps you really grasp Scrum in a unique way. If you've struggled with its roles, process, and yes values (there are 5 if you didn't know), then these guys will help you understand them more clearly. So come along on this voyage to grasp the deeper meaning of the most popular Agile framework in the world!Support the showFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-within

Diving into the lake!Episode 2 in this 3 part series on the popular Scrum Lake. Co-creators Ryan and John discuss the foundation of Scrum: the values, and empirical theory. We talk about why having a solid bedrock is so important to be successful in an Agile environment.If you've not heard of Scrum Lake until now, you'll want to catch this series that helps you really grasp Scrum in a unique way. If you've struggled with its roles, process, and yes values (there are 5 if you didn't know), then these guys will help you understand them more clearly. So come along on this voyage to grasp the deeper meaning of the most popular Agile framework in the world!Support the showFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-within

Just dipping my toe in!Episode 1 in this 3 part series on the popular Scrum Lake. Co-creators Ryan and John discuss why they created it, who it is for, and what all the fuss is about. We discuss how this simple lake metaphor has appealed to many from all over the world, including me. My two UK mates and I have a great time hanging out at the shallow end of the lake.If you've not heard of Scrum Lake until now, you'll want to catch this series that helps you really grasp Scrum in a unique way. If you've struggled with its roles, process, and yes values (there are 5 if you didn't know), then these guys will help you understand them more clearly. So come along on this voyage to grasp the deeper meaning of the most popular Agile framework in the world!Support the showFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-within