
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

Oct 4, 2021 • 55min
The future of work and convincing leaders to change
Give Us FeedbackIn this episode, we talk about what does work look like post-Covid and companies shift who really needs to be in an office. Is this the future of work? We also talk about how we can convince leaders to change to Agile but they feel they are agile already. 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 would like to join us for the next live recording, please visit AgileCoachingNetwork.org.(00:00) Introduction(03:39) The future of work(33:39) Ways to coach development leads and managers(51:49) 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! It supports our show and helps to build a great Agile community, and supports this podcast. Support the show

Sep 10, 2021 • 53min
Building technical excellence and do you need a certification?
Give Us FeedbackIn this episode, we talk about the ninth principle of the Agile Manifesto "Continuous attention to technical excellence and good design enhances agility. So how can we build a culture of technical excellence to enable agility? We also talk about do you need a certification to work on an Agile team? 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 would like to join us for the next live recording, please visit AgileCoachingNetwork.org.(00:00) Introduction(03:50) Building technical excellence (44:37) Do you need a certification? (50:24) 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! It supports our show and helps to build a great Agile community, and supports this podcast.Support the show

Aug 18, 2021 • 50min
Constant pace indefinitely and should contractors move forward if done early?
Give Us FeedbackIn this episode, we talk about the Agile principle promoting and maintaining a constant pace indefinitely. Is this really possible? Also, we talk about what to do if a contractor gets their sprint work done early--should they move forward? 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 would like to join us for the next live recording, please visit AgileCoachingNetwork.org.(00:00) Introduction(01:42) Constant pace indefinitely(41:01) Should contractors move forward when done? (47:47) 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! It supports our show and helps to build a great Agile community, and supports this podcast.Support the show

Jul 17, 2021 • 44min
Has Agile become too homogeneous and how to coach leads and managers
Give Us FeedbackIn this episode, we talk about has Agile become too homogeneous. We also explore ways to coach development leads and managers about their responsibilities in an Agile environment. 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 would like to join us for the next live recording, please visit AgileCoachingNetwork.org.(00:00) Introduction(02:09) Has Agile become too homogeneous(37:27) Ways to coach development leads and managers(42:15) 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! It supports our show and helps to build a great Agile community, and supports this podcast.Support the show

Jun 11, 2021 • 48min
Dealing with project failure and going back to the office
Give Us FeedbackIn this episode, we talk about dealing with failure. We also talk about what are the ways your company may be preparing for people to return to the office. 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 would like to join us for the next live recording, please visit AgileCoachingNetwork.org.(00:00) Introduction(01:34) Dealing with failure(37:43) Going back to the office(46:52) 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! It supports our show and helps to build a great Agile community, and supports this podcast.Support the show

May 1, 2021 • 51min
Fostering Self-Organizing Teams and Agile for Hardware Development
Give Us FeedbackIn this episode, we talk about how to foster self-organizing teams. We also talk about the best practices for Agile in hardware development. 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 would like to join us for the next live recording, please visit AgileCoachingNetwork.org.(00:00) Introduction(03:52) Dealing with disruption(42:00) Advice for Agile in hardware development(48:21) 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! It supports our show and helps to build a great Agile community, and supports this podcast.Support the show

Apr 23, 2021 • 49min
Dealing with disruption and best practices to build trust
Give Us FeedbackIn this episode, we talk about how Agile is used when dealing with disruption. We also talk about the best practices to build trust and physiological safety. Join Hendrik Esser, Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Linda Cook, Diana Larsen, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore the topics. If you would like to join us for the next live recording please visit AgileCoachingNetwork.org. (00:00) Introduction(01:00) Dealing with disruption(29:43) Best practices to build trust(44:23) 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! It supports our show and helps to build a great Agile community.Support the show

Mar 29, 2021 • 49min
Has Agile Left Programmers Behind? Plus, Flat Retrospectives
Give Us FeedbackIn this episode, we talk about why do some programmers feel that Agile has left them behind. We also talk about what do we do when the retrospective falls flat. The team is improving but not fast enough.Join Hendrik Esser, Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Linda Cook, Diana Larsen, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore the topics. If you would like to join us for the next live recording please visit AgileCoachingNetwork.org. (00:00) Introduction(05:05) Programmers left behind?(33:09) What do we do when the retrospective falls flat. (45:22) 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! It supports our show and helps to build a great Agile community.Support the show

Mar 8, 2021 • 53min
Agile at 20 and what is the difference between facilitating vs. leading a meeting.
Give Us FeedbackIn this episode of the ACN, we are exploring Agile at age 20. This includes talking about what may be missing in the values and principles, why people still call it a buzzword, and discuss about is it still core to a companies success. Also in this episode, we talk about the difference between facilitating vs. leading a meeting. Join Hendrik Esser, Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Linda Cook, Diana Larsen, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore the topics. If you would like to join us for the next live recording please visit AgileCoachingNetwork.org. (00:00) Introduction(03:04) Agile at 20, what is missing?(42:10) The difference between facilitating vs. leading a meeting. (49:19) 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! It supports our show and helps to build a great Agile community.Support the show

Jan 5, 2021 • 51min
Waves of transformation and Agile at 20
Give Us FeedbackWelcome to the New Year! In this special episode of the ACN, we are talking with members of the Supporting Agile Adoption Initiative about their perspective on Agile as it gains or loses momentum within companies. We also explore how Agile moves forward as it hits its 20th anniversary as a mindset and set of methodologies. Joining the episode are Hendrik Esser of Ericsson, Eric Abelen of ING, Bjarte Bogsnes of Equinor, Jutta Eckstein of IT communication, Jorgen Hesselberg of Comparative Agility, Jens Coldewey of Improuv, Marcin Floryan of Spotify, John Buck of Governance Alive, and Ray Arell of Agile Alliance. (00:00) Introduction(01:28) What each member learned in 2020(16:11) Waves in Agile(30:25) Agile at 20 and what is next(49:52) 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! It supports our show and helps to build a great Agile community. Support the show
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