
The Podcast by Agile Coaching Round Table(ACRT)
The Podcast by Agile Coaching Round Table(ACRT) is a conversational and interview based podcast show where the hosts-Ramya Shastri & Vivek Kuntoji interview Agile leaders,trainers, authors, creators,keynote speakers,CEOs &coaches that share their experience,wisdom &insights regarding all things Agile.
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Website:
https://agilecoachingroundtable.com/
P.S.We embrace our imperfections & hence will not edit our natural pauses,hmms & aahs in our talk just to meet standards o
Latest episodes

Apr 7, 2024 • 59min
Stop Saying Wrong Things, Master Clean Language with Judy Rees
In this episode, Judy speaks about Clean Language, a powerful communication technique that helps individuals and teams unlock deeper understanding. She also delves into how coaches and teams alike can use Clean Language to uncover hidden meanings through metaphors, fostering self-discovery, stronger relationships, and smoother communication – even in virtual settings and much more

Mar 24, 2024 • 1h 1min
Top Structures with Michael Kusters
In this episode, Michael speaks about the TOP Structures. A framework for organizational success. He spoke what inspired its creation, the challenges it addresses, and its core principles like continuous adaptation and collaboration. We'll also learn about the TOP Cycle, its stages, and how it drives progress. In the episode we discuss the role of TOP Goals and how the structure handles conflicting goals. We'll hear about TOP Coalitions and how they foster collaboration in both startup and small businesses and the steps for implementing the TOP structure in the organisation. You can check about the TOP Structures in the below link https://top.intelygence.com/

Mar 17, 2024 • 1h 2min
Smart Contract Driven Development (SCDD) with Vinayak Joglekar
In this episode, Vinayak speaks about Smart Contract Driven Development facilitates development leveraging the productivity benefits brought to software development, especially automated testing to solve many problems including estimation, requirements and lack of trust. We will see how smart contracts are triggered by pre-defined tests running in predefined environment and much more...
You can check out the FREE course on Smart Contract Driven Development (SCDD) by Vinayak Joglekar below:
https://rezoomex.teachable.com/p/smart-contract-driven-development

Mar 10, 2024 • 1h 9min
The Art of Slicing work in Agile with Anton Skornyakov
In this Episode, Anton speaks about the techniques to slice work, how slicing helps in self organization, flexibility, feedback loops, work structures, slicing beating unpredictability, emotional resistance to feedback, misconceptions of slicing, vertical and horizontal slicing and much more..

Mar 3, 2024 • 1h 8min
Maximizing Agile Value with Value Management Office (VMO) with Sanjiv Augustine
In this Episode, Sanjiv speaks about the Value Management Office ( VMO), challenges of organization, VMO's role in optimizing flow from idea to customer, strategies to implement VMO, transforming PMO to VMO, bringing cultural shift, governance, risk management, maximizing value and techniques for measuring value and much more...
Links of Sanjiv's work and services:
https://lithespeed.com/strategic-agility-consulting/
VMO services:
https://lithespeed.com/agile-vmo-services/

Feb 25, 2024 • 51min
Scaling simplified with Kanban with Prateek Singh
Prateek Singh discusses scaling Kanban, lean principles, challenges, implementing start and finish points, strategies for WIP limits, prioritization techniques for multi teams, and more. Learn about optimizing flow, work breakdown structure, value estimation, and efficiency with Kanban.

Feb 18, 2024 • 1h 21min
Leading Agile Teams by embracing Polarities with Christopher Vestal
In this Episode, Chris speaks about the polarities, getting away from either-or thinking, different polarities like stability vs change, control vs trust, individuality vs collaboration, problem vs polarity, benefits of polarities, how Agile values and principles help navigate polarities, polarity tool and much more...
Link to Christopher's website:
www.polaritylab.com
You can connect with Chris on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cvestal?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

Feb 11, 2024 • 40min
Forget resume, get hired with your Agile LinkedIn Profile with Autum Becht
In this Episode, Autum speaks about the key elements that make your profile stand out to recruiters, how to connect with like-minded professionals and build your network, power of showcasing certifications and continuous learning, Crafting connection requests that actually get responses, Using LinkedIn to stay informed about industry trends and events, Building your personal brand as an Agile thought leader and much more..
Autum's website for her services:
https://www.autumbecht.com/

Feb 4, 2024 • 1h 28min
Ditch the Meetings, go Async first in Remote Teams with Sumeet Moghe
In this Episode, Sumeet speaks about Async-First vs synchronous approach, why it's important, how can we go Async, tools, techniques for Agile practitioners, how to communicate and collaborate in remote teams, converel quadrant, pillars of Teamops, decision velocity, shift left approach, productivity, Gen Z people's expectations from Organizations and much more..
Links to Sumeet's work and his mentions in the episode:
https://www.asyncagile.org/blog/the-dark-side-of-remote-work
https://methods.asyncagile.org/
https://www.asyncagile.org/blog/the-dark-side-of-remote-work

Jan 28, 2024 • 1h 4min
How Scrum Master can become a Co-active Coach? with Ravi Verma
In this episode, Ravi speaks about Co-active Coaching, how Scrum Master can become a true leader, fostering strong, motivated teams that crush their goals without sacrificing well-being, practical techniques to harness Co-Active Coaching in every interaction that equip you with conflict resolution skills to build a culture of open communication and trust and much more...