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AgileDad ~ V. Lee Henson
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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May 3, 2024 • 6min
How Can I Speak At A Conference? - AgileDadSpeaks.Com
V. Lee Henson, AgileDad founder, discusses the journey to becoming a conference speaker, from free opportunities to major events. He emphasizes the importance of crafting an inspiring narrative, building a personal brand, and actively pursuing speaking engagements.

May 2, 2024 • 7min
The Top 10 AI Tools For Agile Project Managers
Exploring the top AI tools for Agile Project Managers, including Stepsize.AI, Notion, Process Street, and Forecast. The podcast dives into the features and benefits of each tool, highlighting how they support project management with workflow automation and team communication. Additionally, ChatGPT4 is introduced as a bonus tool for project optimization.

May 1, 2024 • 5min
Avoid Overloading Your Sprints - Mike Cohn
Agile and Scrum expert Mike Cohn discusses the importance of managing sprint backlog item sizes, using the analogy of elevators to explain the pitfalls of overloading sprints with large tasks. He emphasizes the need for teams to focus on smaller, manageable items for efficient workflow, cautioning against bringing in oversized tasks that can lead to work backlogs.

Apr 30, 2024 • 5min
The Top AI Tools For Product Managers
Exploration of top AI tools for product managers like Zeta ZEDA and Chat GPT. Discussion on ethical utilization of AI in product management with recommended tools.

Apr 29, 2024 • 7min
The Top 10 Ways To Be Respected As a Product Manager
Learn how to be respected as a product manager by being part of the team, staying composed, moderating conversations, and sharing credit. Gain insight into proactive strategies for gaining respect, delivering impactful presentations, and fostering positive relationships.

Apr 26, 2024 • 14min
People Don't Buy Your Product... They Buy YOU!
Exploring the impact of personal connection in sales and how people buy the individual behind a product. Discover relaxed sales techniques and personalized tactics for successful sales. Witness the power of persuasion and building relationships in sales with effective techniques for connecting with customers and building rapport.

Apr 25, 2024 • 5min
The Product Owner - Steering the Team to Success
Learn about the challenging yet rewarding role of a Product Owner in Agile development, from managing the product backlog to bridging stakeholder needs. Discover the essential skills required, like communication and adaptability, as well as the tough decisions and challenges faced in this critical position.

Apr 24, 2024 • 14min
Scrum Has Transformed Itself
The podcast delves into the evolution of Scrum methodology, emphasizing the importance of outcomes over features in sprint reviews. It discusses the changes in Scrum practices from 2017 to 2020 guides, focusing on value creation, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous delivery. The podcast highlights the shifting perspective on release planning and the continuous improvement of Scrum over time.

Apr 23, 2024 • 7min
It’s a Daily Scrum, Not a Daily Status Report - Mike Cohn
Agile expert Mike Cohn discusses the misconception of daily standups as status reports and offers ways to enhance team synchronization. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration and innovative approaches in daily scrum meetings.

Apr 22, 2024 • 9min
Generative AI is Revolutionizing Product Development!
Explore how generative AI is revolutionizing product development by synthesizing market trends and customer feedback to suggest improvements. Discover how AI tools can analyze large datasets, create user interview guides, and generate actionable insights. Dive into the impact of AI on streamlining processes in product development and creating data-driven, customer-centric strategies.