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Feb 20, 2024 • 42min

Unlocking Business Agility with Patricia Kong, Todd Miller, Kurt Bittner, and Ryan Ripley

00:00 Intro00:21 Why Read "Unlocking Business Agility"06:04 Goals suck in organizations8:06 Outcomes over Outputs10:38 Enable empowerment with outcomes13:05 Separating the signal from the noise18:00 Dealing with transparency - facts are friendly - how fascinating26:03 Suffering is a prerequisite for learning and growth29:28 Move all projects to red until proven otherwise30:38 Is EMB only for software and Scrum?34:57 Scrum is an instance of EBM36:33 Unrealized Value38:22 More ways to connect with Patricia Kong, Todd Miller, Kurt Bittner and Ryan Ripley42:14 OutroBook - Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management: Satisfy Customers and Improve Organizational Effectiveness - https://www.amazon.com/Unlocking-Business-Agility-Evidence-Based-Management/dp/013824457XEBM Guide - https://www.scrum.org/resources/evidence-based-management-guide When your metrics are not what you want, "GOOD". Jocko Willink's - https://www.google.com/search?q=jocko+willink+good+short&oq=jocko+willink+good+short&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRigATIHCAUQIRifBTIHCAYQIRifBTIHCAcQIRifBdIBCjEyMjcwajBqMTWoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:c1294a93,vid:fAnaTtoYDXs,st:0----------------------------------------------------------------Connect with us at the following places:Wisconsin AgilityTraining: https://wisconsinagility.com/trainingAdvising: https://wisconsinagility.com/advisingMerch: https://wisconsinagility.com/merchJeff BubolzJeff Bubolz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbubolz/Jeff Bubolz Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffBubolz Chad BeierChad Beier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadbeier/Agile Songs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@agilesongsAgile Songs Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@agilesongs/shortsAgile Songs Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgileSongsThe Agile WireWeb: https://theagilewire.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YKEHJtcJXZ55ohsUOvklI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-agile-wire/id1455057621 Agile Wire Clips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLl0ryedF7y7HWTsbur4ysdpUcY7tniSGAgile Wire Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgileWire Make sure you subscribe to the channel!#Scrum #Agile #ProfessionalScrum #Kanban #BusinessAgility
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Jan 22, 2024 • 34min

Scrum Match with Jo Geske and Stephen Sykes

00:00 Intro00:21 Problem: Scrum Master Market 02:20 What is ScrumMatch? - Save time and money finding true Scrum Masters03:25 How ScrumMatch got started?04:48 How does a Scrum Master get on ScrumMatch?05:59 Who reviews the Scrum Masters?07:00 How are we validating value for ScrumMatch?09:00 How do you handle all the demand for Scrum Master reviews? 11:32 There is a huge demand for Scrum Masters that deliver value for their org12:55 Value Prop for Employers 15:33 Can AI do this?17:25 Scrum Masters get real feedback on how to interview better and how to grow in their career19:00 Delivering Increments daily23:29 Validating Assumptions 26:45 How to avoid weekend support27:45 Call to action for Scrum Masters and Employers looking for Scrum Masters30:52 Making Sprint Reviews public to all33:55 Outrohttps://scrummatch.comConnect with ScrumMatch on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/98530193/admin/feed/posts/----------------------------------------------------------------Connect with us at the following places:Wisconsin AgilityTraining: https://wisconsinagility.com/trainingAdvising: https://wisconsinagility.com/advisingMerch: https://wisconsinagility.com/merchJeff BubolzJeff Bubolz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbubolz/Jeff Bubolz Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffBubolz Chad BeierChad Beier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadbeier/Agile Songs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@agilesongsAgile Songs Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@agilesongs/shortsAgile Songs Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgileSongsThe Agile WireWeb: https://theagilewire.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YKEHJtcJXZ55ohsUOvklI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-agile-wire/id1455057621 Agile Wire Clips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLl0ryedF7y7HWTsbur4ysdpUcY7tniSGAgile Wire Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgileWire Make sure you subscribe to the channel!#Scrum #Agile #ProfessionalScrum #Kanban #BusinessAgility
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Dec 18, 2023 • 38min

Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide with Stefan Wolpers

Stefan Wolpers, an expert in scrum and agile methodologies, talks about his book 'Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide'. He discusses common anti-patterns in scrum, the importance of regrouping under pressure, understanding the whole system, spending time with customers, knowing the cost of a scrum team, teaching systems thinking to kids, and the balance between leading people and managing systems in agile practices.
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Nov 29, 2023 • 34min

Scrum Guide Update!? Scrum Master Now Scrum Manager? Don McGreal

00:00 Intro01:06 Tasty Cupcakes02:30 Creation of the PSPO Course05:40 Product Ownership for Executives13:51 Scaling the Product Owner15:18 Project vs Product17:33 The WIP Disease22:50 Agile Coaching26:36 Scrum Master or Manager?32:32 improving.com----------------------------------------------------------------Connect with us at the following places:Wisconsin AgilityTraining: https://wisconsinagility.com/trainingAdvising: https://wisconsinagility.com/advisingMerch: https://wisconsinagility.com/merchJeff BubolzJeff Bubolz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbubolz/Jeff Bubolz Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffBubolz Chad BeierChad Beier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadbeier/Agile Songs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@agilesongsAgile Songs Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@agilesongs/shortsAgile Songs Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgileSongsThe Agile WireWeb: https://theagilewire.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YKEHJtcJXZ55ohsUOvklI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-agile-wire/id1455057621 Agile Wire Clips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLl0ryedF7y7HWTsbur4ysdpUcY7tniSGAgile Wire Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgileWire Make sure you subscribe to the channel!#Scrum #Agile #ProfessionalScrum #Kanban #BusinessAgility
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Oct 18, 2023 • 30min

Mastery Is A Never-Ending Journey with Geoff Watts

00:00 Intro00:45 Mastery of Skills05:45 Discourse and Asynchronous Communication14:45 Conflict and Safety from Judgment21:25 Agile Mastery Institute Pathways29:30 Coaching with Geoff30:18 Outro Connect with Geoff at https://agilemasteryinstitute.com----------------------------------------------------------------Connect with us at the following places:Wisconsin AgilityTraining: https://wisconsinagility.com/trainingAdvising: https://wisconsinagility.com/advisingMerch: https://wisconsinagility.com/merchJeff BubolzJeff Bubolz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbubolz/Jeff Bubolz Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffBubolz Chad BeierChad Beier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadbeier/Agile Songs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@agilesongsAgile Songs Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@agilesongs/shortsAgile Songs Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgileSongsThe Agile WireWeb: https://theagilewire.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YKEHJtcJXZ55ohsUOvklI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-agile-wire/id1455057621 Agile Wire Clips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLl0ryedF7y7HWTsbur4ysdpUcY7tniSGAgile Wire Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgileWire Make sure you subscribe to the channel!#Scrum #Agile #ProfessionalScrum #Kanban #BusinessAgility
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Sep 19, 2023 • 31min

Humble Plans and Exceptional Results with Maarten Dalmijn

Author Maarten Dalmijn discusses the importance of humble planning, shared goals in product development, and understanding the three gaps in achieving desired results. He provides practical advice for better Sprint goals and addresses common anti-patterns and challenges faced by teams. Listeners are encouraged to support the author by sharing the book and leaving reviews.
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Sep 5, 2023 • 33min

Agile Discovery and Delivery - INCONCEIVABLE - with Amber Field

Amber Field, author of Agile Discovery and Delivery, discusses the importance of continuous learning and experimentation in software development. Topics include self-forming teams, staying close to customers, bridging the gap between technology and customer needs, and the relevance of pair programming, mob programming, and DevOps in corporate America.
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Aug 21, 2023 • 50min

Wild West to Agile with Jim Highsmith

00:00 Intro00:50 "AGILE" or "ADAPTIVE"?03:00 Coopetition09:00 Agile Transformation vs Transforming12:22 Shu Ha Ri13:30 Advice for People New to Agile18:50 The Need for Adventurous People to Drive Change25:48 The Future of Agile Is...31:20 Working at NASA37:50 Old Coding Languages and Variable Names39:48 Full Stack Developer44:52 If You Could Rewrite the Agile Manifesto...46:57 Why Has Agile Been So Successful?Wild West to Agile: Adventures in Software Development Evolution and Revolution (the book): https://www.amazon.com/Wild-West-Agile-Adventures-Development/dp/0137961006Jim's Website: https://jimhighsmith.com----------------------------------------------------------------Connect with us at the following places:Wisconsin AgilityTraining: https://wisconsinagility.com/trainingAdvising: https://wisconsinagility.com/advisingMerch: https://wisconsinagility.com/merchJeff BubolzJeff Bubolz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbubolz/Jeff Bubolz Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffBubolz Chad BeierChad Beier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadbeier/Agile Songs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@agilesongsAgile Songs Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@agilesongs/shortsAgile Songs Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgileSongsThe Agile WireWeb: https://theagilewire.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YKEHJtcJXZ55ohsUOvklI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-agile-wire/id1455057621 Agile Wire Clips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLl0ryedF7y7HWTsbur4ysdpUcY7tniSGAgile Wire Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgileWire Make sure you subscribe to the channel!#Scrum #Agile #ProfessionalScrum #Kanban #BusinessAgility
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Aug 7, 2023 • 31min

Building the Right Product with Johanna Rothman

00:00 Intro 00:40 How Do You Know What Product to Build?02:30 Mass Market Products04:30 Product Market Fit vs Product for Everyone08:24 Testing Market Fit10:58 3x3 Tool for Vision14:22 Visualization Enhances Discovery and Delivery Feedback Loop15:40 Cost Accounting is Killing Agile Transformations17:00 Analysis Mindset to Feedback Mindset18:22 Live in the WHY State19:47 Optimizing Your Work Environment for Delivery21:12 Operational Agility First then Move into Strategic Agility 23:23 Know the Cost of Your Team27:13 Make the Hidden Visible29:17 Wrap Up30:25 OutroSuccessful Independent Consulting: Relationships That Focus on Mutual Benefit - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C4MMZY4J/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0Johanna Rothman website - https://www.jrothman.com/----------------------------------------------------------------Connect with us at the following places:Wisconsin AgilityTraining: https://wisconsinagility.com/trainingAdvising: https://wisconsinagility.com/advisingMerch: https://wisconsinagility.com/merchJeff BubolzJeff Bubolz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbubolz/Jeff Bubolz Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffBubolz Chad BeierChad Beier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadbeier/Agile Songs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@agilesongsAgile Songs Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@agilesongs/shortsAgile Songs Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgileSongsThe Agile WireWeb: https://theagilewire.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YKEHJtcJXZ55ohsUOvklI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-agile-wire/id1455057621 Agile Wire Clips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLl0ryedF7y7HWTsbur4ysdpUcY7tniSGAgile Wire Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgileWire Make sure you subscribe to the channel!#Scrum #Agile #ProfessionalScrum #Kanban #BusinessAgility
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Jul 24, 2023 • 32min

Successful Independent Consulting with Johanna Rothman

00:00 Intro00:22 Virtual vs In-Person01:52 New Book - Successful Independent Consulting: Relationships That Focus on Mutual Benefit03:49 Payment Terms - Don't give interest free loans11:45 Manual for Independent Consulting14:00 There is no slack fairy (sales, marketing, learning are required)20:30 Know your unique value25:18 How do you get started? - Build your personal brand28:15 Public Speaking for introverts and extroverts30:30 Successful Independent Consulting32:07 OutroSuccessful Independent Consulting: Relationships That Focus on Mutual Benefit - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C4MMZY4J/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0Johanna Rothman website - https://www.jrothman.com/----------------------------------------------------------------Connect with us at the following places:Wisconsin AgilityTraining: https://wisconsinagility.com/trainingAdvising: https://wisconsinagility.com/advisingMerch: https://wisconsinagility.com/merchJeff BubolzJeff Bubolz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbubolz/Jeff Bubolz Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffBubolz Chad BeierChad Beier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadbeier/Agile Songs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@agilesongsAgile Songs Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@agilesongs/shortsAgile Songs Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgileSongsThe Agile WireWeb: https://theagilewire.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YKEHJtcJXZ55ohsUOvklI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-agile-wire/id1455057621 Agile Wire Clips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLl0ryedF7y7HWTsbur4ysdpUcY7tniSGAgile Wire Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgileWire Make sure you subscribe to the channel!#Scrum #Agile #ProfessionalScrum #Kanban #BusinessAgility

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