The Agile Daily Standup - AgileDad
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Aug 15, 2025 • 8min
Surviving The Outback
A gripping survival tale unfolds as a young German traveler endures 12 harrowing days in the unforgiving Australian outback. After a car accident, she exhibits incredible resilience, finding shelter and collecting rainwater with sheer willpower. The story highlights the vital role of community and the power of empathy in times of crisis. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on mental health and the importance of helping one another in challenging situations. Carolina's gratitude after her rescue adds a poignant note to this remarkable journey.
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Aug 14, 2025 • 12min
The RACI = The Team Killer
The RACI matrix aims to clarify roles but may actually hinder teamwork. It encourages individuals to work in silos instead of fostering collaboration in IT teams. By analyzing this framework, the discussion highlights the importance of trust and collective responsibility over strict delineation of tasks. Emphasizing a shift towards more collaborative approaches can lead to a more effective and motivated work environment, transforming how teams operate.
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Aug 13, 2025 • 5min
What Seinfeld Taught Me about Iterative and Incremental - Mike Cohn
Explore the fascinating connection between comedy and agile practices! Discover how Jerry Seinfeld's journey back to stand-up illustrates the importance of both iterating and incrementally building a crafted performance. Learn why refining existing material is just as crucial as adding new material for success. This discussion reveals that the right balance can lead to mastery, whether in comedy or product development. It's a blend of experimentation and progression that keeps both audiences and projects thriving.
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Aug 12, 2025 • 5min
Top 4 Ways to Eliminate Backlog Bloating
Discover how to streamline your backlog and boost productivity. Find out why not every idea belongs in your backlog and how to avoid keeping unrealistic tasks. Learn the importance of identifying high-impact tickets that drive real value. Finally, delve into the pitfalls of micromanaging tickets and how it can hinder agile processes.
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Aug 11, 2025 • 6min
The Best Retrospective You’re Probably Not Doing - The Introspective
Discover how to transform traditional team retrospectives into impactful introspective sessions. The traffic light exercise is introduced as a proactive way to enhance team reflections. Emphasizing psychological safety, the discussion reveals how fostering deeper understanding can realign teams and clarify goals. Learn why skipping the prevention step can lead to confusion about success, and how addressing these issues upfront can shift team dynamics for the better.
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Aug 8, 2025 • 4min
Top 5 Ways to Be Better at Giving and Receiving Praise
Discover powerful strategies to enhance your skills in giving and receiving praise. Learn to be specific with your compliments for maximum impact, and why timely recognition matters most. Embrace the personal touch—tailor your praise to resonate with individuals. Understand the importance of acknowledging effort and the broader impact of teamwork. Finally, cultivate a culture of mutual recognition where praise flows freely, inspiring everyone to lift each other up.
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Aug 7, 2025 • 6min
Dedicated vs. Rotating Scrum Masters
The discussion dives into the pros and cons of having dedicated versus rotating Scrum Masters. Listeners hear about the deep connections that can form with a dedicated approach, as opposed to the flexibility and diverse perspectives brought by rotation. Team dynamics and agility are highlighted as key aspects influenced by these roles, along with real-life experiences that shed light on the ongoing challenge of improving team cohesion amidst constant change.
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Aug 6, 2025 • 5min
Bring Focus to Your Refinement Meetings - Mike Cohn
Learn how to streamline your product backlog refinement meetings and avoid wasting time. Discover why teams often misunderstand the purpose of these sessions, leading to prolonged discussions. The importance of focusing on high-priority items that can be completed in one iteration is emphasized. Find out how to manage discussions more efficiently with concise agendas and the Invest model for better team engagement. Get practical tips on what questions need answers now and which can wait, ensuring your team stays productive.
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Aug 5, 2025 • 7min
10 Human-Centered Leadership Principles
Discover ten transformative principles for human-centered leadership that prioritize empathy and team dynamics. Learn why it's vital to build teams before products and how great ideas often emerge from constraints. The importance of relationships over processes is explored, alongside the idea that everyone on the team can contribute to design. Effective leadership involves clarity and minimal management, allowing creativity to flourish. Embrace authenticity and support within teams to unlock true potential and drive innovation.
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Aug 4, 2025 • 7min
Breaking Down The Spotify Engineering Culture Model
Discover the nuances of the Spotify engineering culture model, which promotes autonomous teams known as 'squads.' Learn how these squads collaborate within 'tribes' to foster innovation and achieve agile goals. The discussion dives into Spotify's unique organizational framework, including tribes, chapters, and guilds that enhance teamwork. It addresses the benefits of high morale and creativity, while also warning of potential pitfalls if trust and autonomy aren't prioritized. A captivating exploration of culture and agile practices awaits!
