
Agile Community Network
Do you need assistance with your Agile adoption? Or would you like to share what worked or didn’t work during your adoption process in your own company? If so, we invite you to participate in the Agile Community Network. The ACN Podcast is recorded monthly at our live events. If you want to join that event, please visit acnpodcast.org to register. Help support the show by becoming an ACN supporting member or sponsor today!
Latest episodes

Apr 12, 2024 • 44min
Are Companies Backing Away From Agile?
Industry experts Shawna Cullinan, Diana Larsen, and others discuss shifting trends in Agile practices post-pandemic. They explore the evolution from Agile coaches to product coaches, challenges in Agile methodology, and the importance of human-centric business approaches. The discussion also covers navigating Agile coaching challenges and leadership transitions in organizations.

Feb 26, 2024 • 45min
Responding to Changing Requirements
Give Us FeedbackIn this episode, we will be addressing the challenges that arise when requirements change unexpectedly or when flexibility is needed in our teams, companies, products, or customers. This may involve tackling problems related to our processes, planning, technical debt, legacy systems, as well as contracts with both internal and external parties.Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore this topic. For details on the next live event or how to support our show, please visit acnpodcast.org.Support the show

Jan 26, 2024 • 50min
Leadership Traits for Building Customer-Centric Teams
Give Us FeedbackIn this episode, we will be discussing the essential leadership traits that are required to build a customer-centric organization. We will analyze the characteristics of expert, achiever, and catalyst leaders, emphasizing the effectiveness of inclusive leadership. Additionally, we will explore how people can deal with bad leadership and how they can develop and grow their own leadership style. We welcome you to join us as we delve into this topic.Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore this topic. For details on the next live event or how to support our show, please visit acnpodcast.org.Support the show

Nov 24, 2023 • 49min
Is it really back-to-basics for Agile?
Give Us FeedbackIn this episode, we discuss Jon Kern’s, coauthor of the Agile Manfesto, LinkedIn post calling for a return to Agile basics and reimagining it for the future.Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore topics related to Agile. For details on the next live event, please visit acnpodcast.org.(00:00) Introduction(05:25) Back-to-Basics(46:26) Wrap upSupport the show

Oct 24, 2023 • 52min
Influence and Ways to Improve it
Give Us FeedbackIn this episode, we will discuss the key components of influence and techniques for enhancing it to improve your work as a coach.Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore topics related to Agile. For details on the next live event, please visit acnpodcast.org.(00:00) Introduction(03:30) Influence(50:03) Wrap upSupport the show

Sep 22, 2023 • 47min
Strategic Agility
Give Us FeedbackIn this episode, we'll explore methods to improve organizational responsiveness by aligning strategic and tactical delivery and creating a system that fosters strategic agility. We'll also delve into the complexities of establishing a stronger and more comprehensive business system, discussing the challenges and effective techniques involved.Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore topics related to Agile. For details on the next live event, please visit acnpodcast.org.(00:00) Introduction(02:05) Join us in Portland!(02:28) Strategic Agility(43:50) Wrap upSupport the show

Aug 25, 2023 • 49min
Advice on Coaching a New Agile Team
Give Us FeedbackIn this episode, we discuss techniques for starting a new coaching engagement with a team and getting them headed in the right direction.Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore topics related to Agile. For details on the next live event, please visit acnpodcast.org.(00:00) Introduction(03:41) Coaching a New Agile Team(46:04) Wrap up. Support the show

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Jul 29, 2023 • 3min
Learning Spike: Abandoning the Agile Brand
Give Us FeedbackDuring the Agile 2023 event, I couldn't help but notice a significant number of individuals I met had chosen to remove the term "Agile" from their job titles. This observation prompted a valuable learning spike, where we delve into the reasons behind this trend and explore potential actions to address it.Support the show

Jul 21, 2023 • 49min
The Agile Industrial Complex
Give Us FeedbackThis episode explores the often-discussed unhealthy relationship between adopting organizations, consultancies, certificate providers, and framework and tool vendors, commonly called the "Agile Industrial Complex." Is this phenomenon real, and what can be done about it if it is?Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore topics related to Agile. For details on the next live event, please visit acnpodcast.org.(00:00) Introduction(01:46) Agile Industrial Complex(45:48) Wrap up. Support the show

Jun 23, 2023 • 49min
Agile Risk Mitigation and Tips for a New Team Coach
Give Us FeedbackThis episode delves into Agile methodology and its potent role in mitigating risks. We also explore the art of persuading and enlisting others in adopting these approaches for effective risk reduction. Also, in this episode, we discuss some tips when coaching a new team. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore topics related to Agile. For details on the next live event, please visit acnpodcast.org.(00:00) Introduction(01:26) Agile and Risk(34:51) What are some tips for a new team coach(46:49) Wrap up. Support the show
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