
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

May 19, 2023 • 48min
What about the people!!!
Give Us FeedbackIn this episode, we explore how companies prioritizing processes over nurturing their workforce's skills and executing Agile with an outdated command and control mindset can lead to a culture where individuals feel ignored and underappreciated, despite their invaluable contributions to product development and company success.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(02:25) What about the people(45:05) Wrap upSupport the show

Apr 28, 2023 • 51min
Has Agile Jumped the Shark?
Give Us FeedbackIn this episode, we delve into the question of whether Agile has "jumped the shark." We examine the current state of Agile and whether it still provides value to organizations in today's rapidly changing business environment.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(01:25) Why vs. How(47:04) Wrap upSupport the show

Apr 19, 2023 • 3min
ACN Learning Spike: the Cynefin Framework
Give Us FeedbackWelcome to the ACN Learning Spike! Our short, informative episodes are designed to provide insights on various topics that can enhance your coaching or organizational agility. In our debut episode, we'll give an overview of the Cynefin Framework, so sit back and prepare to learn.If you want to support our show or join us for our monthly live event, please visit acnpodcast.org. We appreciate your support!Support the show

Mar 24, 2023 • 54min
Balancing the "how" and "why" in product delivery
Give Us FeedbackIn today's fast-paced world, we often prioritize the "how" of building things - the methods, tools, and resources we use to deliver results. However, in our eagerness to achieve our goals, we sometimes lose sight of the "why" - the deeper purpose and meaning behind our actions. In this episode, we'll delve into the delicate balance between the "how" and "why" and explore how we can avoid overemphasizing the process at the expense of the value we're trying to deliver. So, join us as we discuss practical strategies for staying focused on our goals while honoring our actions' deeper purpose.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(03:07) Why vs. How(49:54) Wrap upThe Agile Coaching Network podcast is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, and we rely on the support of our listeners to keep the ACN going. Support the show

Feb 24, 2023 • 52min
Communities of Practice the Benefits and Challenges
Give Us FeedbackIn this episode, we discuss the benefits and challenges of communities of practice. 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(02:02) Communities of Practices(49:54) Wrap upThe Agile Coaching Network podcast is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, and we rely on the support of our listeners to keep the ACN going. To learn more about how you can contribute and support the show, please visit acnpodcast.org. We invite you to join us and help build a thriving Agile community by supporting our podcast.Support the show

Jan 27, 2023 • 49min
Laid Off in the Age of AI
Give Us FeedbackIn this episode, we talk about recent layoffs and ways to maneuver your career in the age of AI. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, 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 AgileCoachingNetwork.org.(00:00) Introduction(02:01) Laid off in the age of AI(46:03) Wrap upThe Agile Coaching Network podcast is published under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. If you want more information about the Agile Coaching Network, please go to acnpodcast.org. Also, please become a member and support our show which helps to build a wonderful Agile community! Support the show

Dec 4, 2022 • 50min
Focus! How do we help people find it?
Give Us FeedbackThis episode explores how we help teams to achieve focus, especially with remote work. Also, with this being our end-of-the-year podcast, we ask what we need to celebrate this year. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, 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 AgileCoachingNetwork.org.(00:00) Introduction(04:04) Focus! How do we help people find it? (42:49) Let's celebrate!(46:30) Wrap upThe Agile Coaching Network podcast is published under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license and is owned by nuAgility LLC. If you want more information about the Agile Coaching Network, please go to acnpodcast.org Also, please become a member of our nonprofit sponsor! Agile Alliance supports our show and helps to build a wonderful Agile community! Support the show

Oct 30, 2022 • 49min
When Coaching is no Longer Coaching
Give Us FeedbackThis episode explores how sometimes coaching becomes merely an expert leader using coaching language to drive a narrow self-serving agenda. We talk about this anti-pattern and look for better approaches to coaching others. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, 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 AgileCoachingNetwork.org.(00:00) Introduction(02:49) Agile Transformation Strategies(46:45) Wrap upThe Agile Coaching Network podcast is published under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license and is owned by nuAgility LLC. If you want more information about the Agile Coaching Network, please go to AgileCoachingNetwork.org. Also, please become a member of our nonprofit sponsor! Agile Alliance supports our show and helps to build a wonderful Agile community! Support the show

Oct 7, 2022 • 51min
Agile Transformation Strategies
Give Us FeedbackThis episode explores people's go-to strategies for an Agile transition within a company. We also examine what works well with those strategies, and we work to understand the key gaps. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, 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 AgileCoachingNetwork.org.(00:00) Introduction(02:44) Agile Transformation Strategies(47:28) Wrap upThe Agile Coaching Network podcast is published under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license and is owned by nuAgility LLC. If you want more information about the Agile Coaching Network, please go to AgileCoachingNetwork.org. Also, please become a member of our nonprofit sponsor! Agile Alliance supports our show and helps to build a wonderful Agile community! Support the show

Sep 11, 2022 • 48min
Teal Organization and its fit inside Agile. Plus, Agile metrics
Give Us FeedbackIn this episode, we explore how Teal organization theory fits inside Agile. Is this a model that more companies should use along with Agile? Also, by popular demand, we are talking again about Agile metrics. Come explore these topics along with the ACN community.Join Hendrik Esser, Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore the topics. If you want to join us for the next live recording, please visit AgileCoachingNetwork.org.(00:00) Introduction(03:33) Teal Organization and Agile(36:55) Agile Metrics(45:00) Wrap upThis podcast is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. If you want more information about the Agile Coaching Network. Please go to AgileCoachingNetwork.org. Also, become a member of our nonprofit sponsor! It supports our show and helps to build a wonderful Agile community, and supports this podcast! Also, hit subscribe so that you don't miss an upcoming episode. Support the show
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