

Future Of Work Mastery (ex Enterprise Agility Mastery)
Ian Banner and Friends
The Future of Work Podcast is bought for you by the Future Of Work Crew.
Our Crew consists of thought leaders from around the world who record the podcast for an international audience – free of timezones. You can listen when you want.
We cover knowledge work areas related to the use of AI, Transformation Skills, Leadership, Lean and Agility
We do this to help increase the skills, knowledge and experience across the community - and it’s for free🙂
Every week we will be exploring another part of this wonderful Landscape. Each episode is recorded live and unscripted.
For more info and show notes go to https://linktr.ee/ianbanner
futureofwork.site
Our Crew consists of thought leaders from around the world who record the podcast for an international audience – free of timezones. You can listen when you want.
We cover knowledge work areas related to the use of AI, Transformation Skills, Leadership, Lean and Agility
We do this to help increase the skills, knowledge and experience across the community - and it’s for free🙂
Every week we will be exploring another part of this wonderful Landscape. Each episode is recorded live and unscripted.
For more info and show notes go to https://linktr.ee/ianbanner
futureofwork.site
Episodes
Mentioned books

Jan 23, 2024 • 14min
Welcome to 2024 - What's your best suggestion for a great book to read in 2024
Join three seasoned professionals as they discuss the importance of systems over goals, the power of loving the process, and the game-changing impact of simplicity in action. They explore key agile books and how agile principles can be applied universally, sharing anecdotes and favorite reads that can redefine how you approach work and life.

Jan 20, 2024 • 26min
Welcome Mariya
Our Crew has been joined by a new contributor!We are delighted to have Maria MacCloud joining us from New Jersey to contribute and give different insights into the areas we discuss. Want to know more about Maria - listen in! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit futureofwork.site

Oct 9, 2023 • 31min
Evolving to Continuous Planning: Moving Beyond the Cage Fight of Big Room Planning
The podcast discusses the difference between traditional and continuous planning, highlighting the benefits and challenges of continuous planning. It explores the importance of establishing a single system of truth within an organization and estimating in a translatable currency. It also emphasizes the importance of collaboration and cross-team working in finding solutions and addressing challenges.

Sep 19, 2023 • 28min
Turning Complaints into a Powerful Change Backlog: A Guide for Business Leaders
Explore a unique approach to creating a change backlog using complaints. Learn about tools like Celebration 5W and 15-Minute FOTO for ideation and obstacle analysis. Discover the importance of inclusivity and collective intelligence in driving effective change. Turn complaints into a powerful change backlog using OpenAI and transform them into vision, mission, and plans.

Sep 13, 2023 • 33min
The Arrival Fallacy
Explore the Arrival Fallacy hindering Agile progress in business. Discover insights on delivering value early, validating assumptions, and shifting traditional business culture. Gain practical tips on navigating the Agile journey effectively in organizations.

Sep 4, 2023 • 28min
Boost Your Team's Performance with the Right Mix of Red Work and Blue Work
Delve into the dichotomy of Red Work and Blue Work in any business environment. Explore different working styles of makers and managers and how to strike the right balance. Learn practical tips on time boxing and efficient facilitation to prevent productivity loss. Discuss the importance of a product owner in Agile Scrum. Address performance issues with quality metrics. Overcome challenges of recurring sprint iteration and improve productivity. Scale up, manage time, and create a quality index to identify ineffective practices.

Aug 31, 2023 • 32min
How Can Leaders Be Psychologically Safe themselves
Discussions on creating a psychologically safe environment at the C-suite level, adaptive lean portfolio management benefits, and robust data mining strategies. Emphasizing the need for business agility to stay competitive and leadership growth through fostering psychological safety and customer-centric principles.

Aug 20, 2023 • 35min
The power of vulnerability in leadership? We delve into how leaders can create psychological safety
Exploring psychological safety in leadership, the podcast discusses the importance of admitting mistakes, fostering team safety, and navigating complexities at the executive level. Emphasizing humility and proactive learning, they highlight the role of leaders in creating a conducive environment for innovation.

Aug 13, 2023 • 30min
What to Do When You Arrive at Your New Company
Agile coaches Ian and Erik discuss the intricacies of joining a new organization for Agile transformation. They talk about the importance of patience and trust, measuring success, navigating pressure for quick results, employee survey design, and emphasizing transparency and psychological safety in teams.

Aug 10, 2023 • 28min
Mastering the Agile Pitch: How to Explain Your Role to Anyone
Agile coaches Ian and Erik share strategies for explaining Agile roles, including crafting clear elevator pitches, using relatable analogies, and tailoring communication to different audiences. They discuss challenges in conveying specialized terminology and stress the importance of continuous refinement in mastering the Agile pitch.