The Podcast by Agile Coaching Round Table(ACRT)

Join us as we delve into the often-overlooked world of Agile pre-sales and budgeting. In this episode, we'll explore with our guest - Balaji T, the critical role of Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters in shaping the future of organizations by understanding the factors to consider when estimating costs, navigating the complexities of financial planning, and building compelling value propositions. Discover the strategies, challenges, and opportunities that Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters face in this crucial phase of Agile transformations.

In this episode we address the challenges and realities of Agile implementation. Dr. Hrishikesh Karekar, a seasoned Agile expert, shares his insights on bridging the gap between agile roles in books and in practice, building high-performing teams, and delivering real business value. Learn practical strategies to overcome common challenges, and deliver real business value. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to bridge the gap between Agile roles by the book vs reality

AI is revolutionizing the project management landscape. In this episode, learn how to future-proof your career as a Project Manager, Scrum Master, or Agile Coach with essential AI skills. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of AI with Ananya Chakraborty, a seasoned data strategist with a background in Scrum and Business Analysis. Discover how to leverage AI to enhance your leadership abilities and drive business growth.

In this episode, we explore how Lean Six Sigma can transform the way teams work. Our guest, a seasoned Six Sigma Master Black Belt trainer and certified business coach, Ketan Patel shares his expertise on how to apply Lean Six Sigma principles to boost project efficiency, eliminate waste, and deliver results that impress. He breaks down the practical applications of Lean Six Sigma, making it accessible and actionable for teams of all levels. From improving efficiency and reducing errors to enhancing collaboration and driving innovation, this episode offers valuable insights and strategies for optimizing project outcomes and achieving success.

In this episode, Marcelo Lopez dives into team dynamics and explores how Agile coaches and Scrum Masters can empower teams to overcome their own interaction challenges. We discuss practical strategies for coaching teams to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and enhance collaboration. Learn how to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters growth, innovation, and success. Tune in and discover the art of coaching teams to greatness!

In this episode, we burst the myths surrounding "Is Agile dead?" narrative with project management and Agile guru Saket Bansal. We'll explore the future of Agile, its potential for growth, and discover how you can leverage it for successful projects and products. Tune in for insights and practical tips, whether you're a seasoned Agile practitioner or just starting out!

This episode dives deep with David Pereira, author of Untrapping Product Teams.  David unveils the hidden traps that derail product teams and equips you with powerful strategies to break free, how to move from "coordinative" to truly collaborative workflows, craft a winning product strategy, prioritize outcomes over outputs, and build strong, resilient product teams and much moreThe discount is exclusive to Pearson's website. It will work only there. Immediate availability for the digital version, and it can be shipped worldwide. Link: https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=auF5ZLNzszs&mid=24808&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.informit.com%2Fstore%2Funtrapping-product-teams-simplify-the-complexity-of-9780135335383 Steps:1. Click on the above URL 2. Add the book - "Untrapping Product Teams" (Paper back Book or eBook ) from the listed items in your cart 3. From your cart page  click on "Proceed to Checkout" button 4. You will get a field to add the discount code- use the code mentioned towards the end of the episode 5. Click on apply and you will be navigated to shipping and billing page. The code should be applied and you will see a message on your screen with "35% discount" Note: The discount code is only valid till 30th June

In this episode, Dave Smith emphasizes the importance of psychological safety in fostering an environment where learning from mistakes is encouraged. Through Dave's personal experiences and "Agile fails" as a trainer, we'll explore common pitfalls and strategies for navigating them. He also shares his insights on adapting Agile in a dynamic world and achieving lasting success with these failure stories.

In this episode, Kalpak talks about how Large Scale Scrum (LeSS) builds on Scrum, tackle common scaling challenges like communication breakdowns and inefficient events, and uncover the different LeSS variations for various team sizes, how LeSS adapts Scrum roles, events and artifacts, practical implementation tips, overcoming challenges, and how LeSS compares to other frameworks and much more..

In this episode, Captain David Marquet shares his incredible turnaround of the USS Santa Fe submarine. We explore the limitations of traditional leadership he encountered on the sub, where crew morale and performance suffered. Captain Marquet sheds light on his decision to empower his crew through the Leader-Leader model, a concept he details in his book "Turn the Ship Around!". We delve into practical steps listeners can take to assess their own work culture and implement this model. Captain Marquet shares inspiring stories from the Santa Fe where crew members thrived under ownership and open discussion. He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning within the team and how disagreements can lead to better solutions. Finally, we discuss how the Leader-Leader model can adapt and flourish in the face of future challenges. Buckle up for an episode packed with insights on empowering your team and unlocking their full potential! A free asset for you and your team are our leadership nudges. We simplify the concepts and mechanisms from the books into 1-minute bite-sized pieces on our YouTube channel because the reminders help people. It's called "Leadership Nudges" and I invite you and your team to subscribe. http://www.youtube.com/c/LeadershipNudges  This video has been used many times to introduce the ideas of Intent-Based Leadership: https://youtu.be/PjAm6F3uRc8