The Agile Daily Standup - AgileDad
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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Apr 8, 2024 • 9min
It's The End Of The Roles As We Know Them, And I Feel Fine...
Exploring the challenges of defining roles in Agile amidst layoffs, emphasizing flexibility over titles in product development, evolving responsibilities of product owners and Scrum Masters, and the importance of clear roles for agile success.
Apr 5, 2024 • 9min
Make Meetings Matter
Explore the importance of mindfulness in meetings to enhance presence and authenticity. Learn how to infuse humanity into gatherings by slowing down and connecting with yourself. Embrace the significance of creating sacred spaces for transformation in meetings.
Apr 4, 2024 • 6min
Team Disagree? Try a Lunch and Learn - Mike Cohn
Experienced Scrum trainer and consultant Mike Cohn discusses how to address team disagreements in Agile practices by hosting lunch and learn sessions. He emphasizes the importance of diverse perspectives and the use of free resources such as videos for ongoing learning. Cohn encourages open dialogue and teamwork to improve agile implementation.
Apr 3, 2024 • 9min
6 Hard to Swallow Leadership Pills That, if Applied, Will Make You a Better Boss
Explore 6 hard-hitting leadership principles, such as taking responsibility for your pain, giving credit to others, and focusing on excellence in each moment. Learn how to handle exceptional employees, and understand that popularity is not necessary to get work done.
Apr 2, 2024 • 7min
10 Lessons I Learned In My Journey as a Product Manager
Learn about the importance of understanding your product, building yourself like a product, having an innovative mindset, and dispelling misconceptions about Product Management as a shortcut to tech in this insightful podcast episode.
Apr 1, 2024 • 5min
Announcing Agile For ALL Dads! (and Moms and Children...)
Bob Hartman from Agile For All and V. Lee Henson of AgileDad announce the merger of their companies, introducing fun certifications like Certified Scrum Mom and Dad for families. They talk about the value of love, support, and community in the agile universe, emphasizing family and personal growth.
Mar 29, 2024 • 14min
How to Know What You Want
Exploring the influence of society on personal desires and how memetic desires shape what we want. Discussing the struggle to discern our authentic wishes amidst external influences, and advocating for embracing individuality for personal growth and self-discovery.
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Mar 28, 2024 • 10min
Leadership Is the Big Gaping Hole In the Agile Manifesto
Discussing the declaration of Agile dead and the need for agility. Exploring misconceptions around leadership in Agile Manifesto. Delving into servant leadership in Agile environments and the shift from traditional hierarchical leadership.
Mar 27, 2024 • 7min
Hey Scrum Master... Are you my manager? - Mike Cohn
Mike Cohn, an expert in Scrum and Agile practices, discusses the confusion between the roles of Scrum Masters and managers. He emphasizes the importance of defining these roles clearly for effective Agile practices and explores the balance between offering assistance and empowering individuals in leadership and management.
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Mar 26, 2024 • 11min
Should Stories Carry Over From One Spring To the Next? - NO
Exploring the impact of carrying over work in Agile sprints, prioritizing quality over quantity, managing incomplete work, transitioning between sprints, and the importance of commitment in Agile development.
