Agile Uprising Podcast

Rebroadcasting a fav from the archives: Join , and as they discuss Getting Things Done in an Agile World. "Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them." David is the New York Times best-selling author of Getting Things Done - The Art of Stress-free Productivity. Since it was first published almost fifteen years ago, Getting Things Done has become an incredibly influential business book and one of the gotos for personal organization. GTD is now shorthand for a way of approaching professional and personal tasks and is used by individuals from CEOs to developers. David discusses the origins of GTD, the journey upon the way, mistakes made and lessons learned. He touches on a range of research such as , the influence of the martial arts and experience of establishing one of the first truly holocratic . Guest contact information Books About Agile Uprising If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review, a rating, or leave comments on iTunes, Stitcher or your podcasting platform of choice. It really helps others find us.  If you’d like to join the discussion and share your stories,  please jump into the fray at our  We at the Agile Uprising are committed to being totally free.  However, if you’d like to contribute and help us defray hosting and production costs we do have a .  Who knows, you might even get some surprises in the mail!

Prateek Singh, author of 'Scaling Simplified', and Dan Vacanti, co-author of the same book, dive into the intricacies of scaling Agile. They spotlight the importance of streamlining processes while keeping a customer-centric approach. The duo discusses the complexities of prioritization and how to navigate project management effectively, emphasizing flow metrics and stakeholder alignment. Additionally, they tackle the significance of predictability in financial contexts and the need for better alignment between customer and process voices for enhanced product relevance.

This week we sit down with Maarten Dalmijn, author of Driving Value with Sprint Goals to discuss the importance of a sprint goal.  We start off with the confession that for some practitioners this concept is a bit too "woo", but then we use Maarten's book to peel back the onion and develop greater understanding around how your sprint goal is both a leading and lagging indicator of not only team health, but the health of your organization.  Enjoy! Wanna see faces? Here's the videocast: If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review, a rating, or leave comments on iTunes, Stitcher or your podcasting platform of choice. It really helps others find us.  Much thanks to the artist  from  who provided us our outro music free-of-charge!  If you like what you heard,     to find more music you might enjoy! If you’d like to join the discussion and share your stories,  please jump into the fray at our  We at the Agile Uprising are committed to being totally free.  However, if you’d like to contribute and help us defray hosting and production costs we do have a .  Who knows, you might even get some surprises in the mail!

The crew (Jay Hrscko, Brad Stokes, Chris Murman, James Gifford, Andy Cleff, Troy Lightfoot, and Andrew Leff) get together to celebrate seven years of continuous weekly podcasts: 899,245 unique downloads. 380 releases.  We reminisce about all the shenanigans we've been up to. We spill the beans on our favorite episodes, spill the tea on memorable moments, and shine a light on a few of the growth spurts we've had – personally and professionally.  (Kind of like looking back at our awkward teenage years, but with more Agile and less acne.) We share our love for and give shoutouts to the diverse gang in the Uprising Discord community.  No matter where we're headed, we're doing it together.  Let's raise a virtual glass to the Uprising, our podcast guests, listeners... and all the amazing folks who've joined the ride. It has been a rollercoaster, and we're strapping in for the next loop-de-loop. Cheers to a million downloads!  VideoCast Version: About the Agile Uprising If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review, a rating, or leave comments on iTunes, Stitcher or your podcasting platform of choice. It really helps others find us.  If you’d like to join the discussion and share your stories,  please jump into the fray at our  We at the Agile Uprising are committed to being totally free.  However, if you’d like to contribute and help us defray hosting and production costs we do have a .  Who knows, you might even get some surprises in the mail!

In this episode, host Troy Lightfoot discusses a topic he's been thinking about for a while but has yet to discuss publicly. Are smaller teams REALLY better? Let's talk about it! Feel free to comment and discuss in our Discord! Resources Mentioned: Troy teaches for About the Agile Uprising If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review a rating, or leave comments on iTunes, Stitcher or your podcasting platform of choice. It helps others find us.  Many thanks to the artist  from  who provided us our outro music free of charge!  If you like what you heard,     to find more music you might enjoy! If you’d like to join the discussion and share your stories,  please jump into the fray at our  We at the Agile Uprising are committed to being free.  However, we have a Patreon if you’d like to contribute and help us defray hosting and production costs.  Who knows, you might even get some surprises in the mail!

In this episode, host Troy Lightfoot sits down with Dan Vacanti and Prateek Singh about the new book "" which can be currently found on Leanpub.  7 years Later, with the help of Prateek, Dan released the follow-up to his book Actional Agile Metrics for Predictability. It challenges many common assumptions about "Agile" and teaches techniques for understanding variation for process improvement, forecasting, and avoiding common mistakes. It's also a deep dive into flow metrics. Resources Mentioned: About the Agile Uprising If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review a rating, or leave comments on iTunes, Stitcher or your podcasting platform of choice. It helps others find us.  Many thanks to the artist  from  who provided us our outro music free of charge!  If you like what you heard,     to find more music you might enjoy! If you’d like to join the discussion and share your stories,  please jump into the fray at our  We at the Agile Uprising are committed to being free.  However, we have a Patreon if you’d like to contribute and help us defray hosting and production costs.  Who knows, you might even get some surprises in the mail!

FROM THE ARCHIVES:  This week we're re-running a fave of ours, a conversation we had with Graham Scott to discuss his book Practice Makes Profit.  This book takes a smart and jargon-free look at how to optimize your business using practices like Theory of Constraints and Throughput Accounting.  Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review, a rating, or leave comments on iTunes, Stitcher or your podcasting platform of choice. It really helps others find us.  Much thanks to the artist  from  who provided us our outro music free-of-charge!  If you like what you heard,     to find more music you might enjoy! If you’d like to join the discussion and share your stories,  please jump into the fray at our  We at the Agile Uprising are committed to being totally free.  However, if you’d like to contribute and help us defray hosting and production costs we do have a .  Who knows, you might even get some surprises in the mail!

This Agile Uprising podcast episode delves into the complex and often challenging subject of authenticity in the workplace.  Andy Cleff, Jay Hrcsko, and Claudia Orozco-Gomez embark on a candid exploration of the fine balance between being one's genuine self and maintaining professionalism within professional contexts. With a blend of personal experiences and thought-provoking discussion, this episode addresses key questions about authenticity at work. The panelist share their own stories and insights, discussing the impact of virtual meetings on authentic expression, the importance of emotional intelligence, and the unique challenges faced by individuals from diverse backgrounds. Prepare to be engaged, inspired, and challenged as you navigate the intricate terrain of authenticity within the corporate world. Tune in to this stimulating conversation that encourages listeners to reflect on their own authenticity and join the dialogue on this significant topic. About the Agile Uprising If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review, a rating, or leave comments on iTunes, Stitcher or your podcasting platform of choice. It really helps others find us.  Much thanks to the artist  from  who provided us our outro music free-of-charge!  If you like what you heard,     to find more music you might enjoy! If you’d like to join the discussion and share your stories,  please jump into the fray at our  We at the Agile Uprising are committed to being totally free.  However, if you’d like to contribute and help us defray hosting and production costs we do have a .  Who knows, you might even get some surprises in the mail!

The podcast discusses the challenges of measuring developer productivity in software development, emphasizing the importance of tailoring the message to different organizational levels. The speakers explore the difference between measuring outputs and outcomes, highlighting the importance of the enabling environment and individual performance. They also discuss the space framework for measuring metrics, expressing concerns about potential misuse. The episode concludes with gratitude to guests and listeners, promoting leaving reviews and subscribing.

Jason Little shares 4 mantras that many of us, uh, older agile fellows live by that capture the spirit of what agile is along with how you can adapt them to the wonderful work you're doing as a change agent: YAGNI Last Responsible Moment Firing a Tracer Bullet / “Walking the Dog” Yesterday's Weather Listen in on the discussion with Chris Murman and Andy Cleff, as they explore bringing back the intentions behind the Agile Manifesto. Read More:  About the Agile Uprising If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review, a rating, or leave comments on iTunes, Stitcher or your podcasting platform of choice. It really helps others find us.  Much thanks to the artist  from  who provided us our outro music free-of-charge!  If you like what you heard,     to find more music you might enjoy! If you’d like to join the discussion and share your stories,  please jump into the fray at our  We at the Agile Uprising are committed to being totally free.  However, if you’d like to contribute and help us defray hosting and production costs we do have a .  Who knows, you might even get some surprises in the mail!