The Agile Daily Standup - AgileDad
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Rise and shine, Agile enthusiasts! Kickstart your day with 'The Agile Daily Standup' podcast. In a crisp 15 minutes or less, AgileDad brings you a refreshing burst of Agile insights, blended seamlessly with humor and authenticity. Celebrated around the world for our distinct human-centered and psychology-driven approach, we're on a mission to ignite your path to business agility. Immerse yourself in curated articles, invaluable tips, captivating stories, and conversations with the best in the business. Set your aspirations high and let's redefine agility, one episode at a time with AgileDad!
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Jun 25, 2024 • 12min
Is The Product Owner an Order Maker or Order Taker?
Discussion on whether the Product Owner is an Order Maker or Order Taker, emphasizing the importance of making valuable decisions for the product. Exploring the authority and decision-making role of the Product Owner in Scrum teams to avoid 'zombie scrum'.
Jun 24, 2024 • 11min
Pack Your Bags... Enrique Dans Says That Agile Is Done!
Enrique Dans challenges the effectiveness of Agile based on research findings, sparking a critical examination of Agile methodologies and discussing the importance of embracing failure. The episode addresses misconceptions around Agile, the consequences of prioritizing individuals over processes, and practical strategies for lasting outcomes in software development.
Jun 21, 2024 • 11min
10 Psychology Behaviors to Look Out For in 2024
The podcast discusses the decreasing attention span among users due to digital features like infinite scrolling. It also delves into the impact of personalized algorithms creating echo chambers. The upcoming psychology behaviors for 2024 include information overload, social media dopamine loops, digital empathy, and FOMO's impact on well-being.
Jun 20, 2024 • 9min
5 Ways Product Owner Accountability Is Misunderstood
Learn about the key misconceptions of Product Owner accountability in Agile, including the role within a team, focus on product value, stakeholder engagement, differences from a Product Manager, and collaborative decision-making in Scrum teams.
Jun 19, 2024 • 4min
Celebrating Juneteenth
Exploring the history and importance of Juneteenth, highlighting the delayed freedom of enslaved people, the joy and uncertainty of newfound liberation, and the ongoing struggle for equality and justice. Reflecting on the past, celebrating progress, and renewing the commitment to a more inclusive future.
Jun 18, 2024 • 12min
3 Rules For Estimating Work Using Time.. (Are you Serious?)
Debunking the idea that everything ties back to time for work estimation. Comparing story points and time estimation methods, emphasizing understanding and consensus. Shifting focus to project size for more accurate work estimations in wall painting projects.
Jun 17, 2024 • 10min
How To PERFECTLY Price Your Products or Services
Discover the best price point for your product/service, whether it's too expensive or cheap. Learn about pricing strategies, optimal pricing points, discounts, and understanding consumer behavior for competitive positioning.
Jun 14, 2024 • 8min
Why We Should Learn Everything The Way We Learned To Walk
Babies teach us to embrace failure and get back up with a smile. Celebrate and encourage learning efforts like we do with a baby's first steps. The importance of patience, laughter, and genuine excitement in the learning process.
Jun 13, 2024 • 7min
Are Scrum & Agile Dead? - Mike Cohn
Mike Cohn discusses the evolution of Agile and Scrum, emphasizing the need for them to be so ingrained in product development that we no longer need to distinguish them as 'Agile'. He highlights the shift to iterative development, the rise of cross-functional teams, and the importance of organizations fully embracing Agile principles.
Jun 12, 2024 • 5min
How To Fix The Top 3 Most Common Scrum Issues
Top 3 common Scrum issues discussed: Avoid Sprint Zero, clear acceptance criteria, don't treat story points as hours. Practical solutions provided for better Scrum effectiveness.
