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No Nonsense Leadership

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Jun 27, 2024 • 50min

#0105 - Mob Programming and Software Teaming with Woody Zuill

Woody Zuill discusses mob programming, where teams work on one feature together, boosting effectiveness 10 times. They focus on teamwork, shared learning, and practical application of mobbing techniques for product development.
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Jun 14, 2024 • 49min

#0104 - The Dojo with Joel Tosi and Dion Stewart

Joel Tosi and Dion Stewart discuss immersive learning experiences in Dojos, covering structures, coaching dynamics, and challenges like anti-patterns. They highlight the potential of Dojos for building capability and driving organizational change.
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May 30, 2024 • 1h 7min

#0103 - Product Management with John Cutler.

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they discuss product management with John Cutler, known for The Beautiful Mess newsletter. They cover topics such as the purpose of product management in driving growth, using the north star framework for alignment, importance of product roadmaps for communication, the role of leadership in product management, and the relevance of agile methodology. Listen for insights on becoming a more effective product manager.
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May 17, 2024 • 51min

#0102 - UX Research with Nick Fine

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they discuss UX research with Dr. Nick Fine. Nick explains what to expect from a UX researcher, how to do user research well, and the challenges that researchers have to overcome to obtain valid results. Whether you're a product manager, designer, or developer this episode is packed with actionable insights, real world examples and expert tips to enhance your understanding of UX research and its role in creating high value, digital products and services.   Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast app: | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | iHeart Radio | PlayerFM | Amazon Music | Listen Notes | TuneIn | Audible | Podchaser |  Deezer | Podcast Addict | Connect with Nick via LinkedIn or over at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-wBqOhrpbk   Contact Murray via email or Shane on LinkedIn shagility. You can read the podcast transcript at: https://agiledata.io/podcast/no-nonsense-agile-podcast/ux-research-with-nick-fine/#read   The No Nonsense Agile Podcast is sponsored by: Simply Magical Data
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May 2, 2024 • 1h 2min

#0101 - The Vanguard Method with Ibrar Hussain

Ibrar Hussain, founding architect of Vanguard Method, discusses applying systems thinking and service design for organizational change. Topics include leadership's role in driving improvements, addressing failure demand in financial services, and transforming mortgage operations to prioritize customer-centric approach. The podcast explores historical work organization concepts and emphasizes simplifying operations to align with customer feedback for optimal efficiency.
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Apr 18, 2024 • 51min

#0100 - A retrospective

In the 100th episode, the hosts reflect on agile, product development, and leadership insights shared by guests. They critique 'fake agile', discuss agile leadership, product development, and the evolution of organizations. Embracing uncertainty and optimizing learning are key themes, along with skepticism towards the Scaled Agile Framework. The podcast explores diverse domains and a flexible topic selection approach.
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Apr 4, 2024 • 30min

#0099 - Business Agility with Evan Leybourn

Join Evan Leybourn from the Business Agility Institute as he discusses defining and measuring business agility, showcases examples of agile organizations, and delves into leadership styles and cultural changes. The podcast explores the challenges faced by organizations in adopting and implementing agility, highlighting the importance of psychological safety, customer centricity, and flexible operations.
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Mar 21, 2024 • 57min

#0098 - Innovation and disaster with Ron Westrum

Expert Ron Westrum discusses organizational culture's impact on innovation and disaster, highlighting generative, bureaucratic, and pathological cultures. Real-world examples from NASA and Boeing showcase the importance of leadership integrity, transparency, and a mission-focused approach. Insights on identifying generative cultures, handling bad news, and the role of technical maestros.
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Mar 7, 2024 • 54min

#0097 - Unmanaged with Jack Skeels

Jack Skeels discusses reducing managerial overhead, implementing agile in service providers, importance of scoping work, the value of a manager as a sports coach, and the need for real change from the top for effective organization dynamics.
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Feb 23, 2024 • 46min

#0096 - OKR's with Adrian Howard

Discussion on using OKR's as a strategic tool for aligning organizational goals, focusing on outcomes over outputs. Exploring pitfalls and misconceptions, using OKR's with vendors, and indicators of cultural and structural issues. Emphasis on setting meaningful OKR's, effective measurement strategies, challenges in aligning objectives with customer preferences, team autonomy dynamics, and setting quarterly goals.

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