x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Rethink Your Understanding

Rethink Your Understanding: AI-Driven Insights on Digital Transformation & Software DeliveryWelcome to Rethink Your Understanding, an AI-powered podcast where cutting-edge technology meets expert insights on digital transformation. We use AI to bring my articles and blog posts from rethinkyourunderstanding.com and Medium (https://medium.com/@rethinkyourunderstanding) to life, transforming written content into immersive audio episodes.Each AI-presented episode provides a "Deep Dive" into

technology

All Episodes

19:30

Evolving the Agile Leadership Role: Integrating Value...

Rethink Your Understanding ·

2024/11/25

In this episode, the AI hosts dive into my article, "Evolving the Agile Leadership Role: Integrating Value Stream Management into Agile Leadership." The conversation cites concerning statistics on Scrum Master maturity, indicating a significant lack of VSM expertise. He proposes integrating VSM into the Agile Leader role to enhance team performance, improve process efficiency, and better align with organizational goals. This integration, Phil contends, addresses the criticisms levied against the

en

17:13

A Balanced Approach to Agile Metrics: Empowering...

Rethink Your Understanding ·

2024/11/24

In this episode, the AI hosts discuss my article, "A Balanced Approach to Agile Metrics: Empowering Teams and Mitigating Risks." The article advocates for using Agile metrics wisely in software development. It argues that metrics like DORA and flow velocity are great for spotting bottlenecks and boosting team performance, but they can be misused. This misuse can lead to focusing on manipulating numbers rather than genuine improvement. The conversation highlights the need for team ownership of

en

13:48

Beyond Facilitation: The Agile Leader’s Place in...

Rethink Your Understanding ·

2024/11/24

This episode examines the vital, yet sometimes debated, role of Scrum Masters or Agile leaders in cross-functional software development teams. Nearly two years ago, Capitol One laid off most of its Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters, questioning their value. Recently, I've worked with an organization that eliminated the Scrum Master role, assigning its responsibilities to the Engineering Manager on each team. Whether you transfer these duties to the Product or Engineering Manager, I believe this

en

19:50

Pressures of Strategic Talent Cost Rebalancing in...

Rethink Your Understanding ·

2024/11/24

This episode examines the challenges of balancing cost savings with maintaining agile team effectiveness when geographically distributing software development teams. The author uses a US based example and argues against replacing individual team members in the US with cheaper alternatives in different time zones, emphasizing the negative impact on collaboration and efficiency due to significant time differences. Instead, the author advocates for relocating entire cross-functional teams to

en

20:01

Agile Era Leadership: Overcoming Legacy Leadership...

Rethink Your Understanding ·

2024/11/24

In this episode, our AI hosts take a deep dive into the challenges of transitioning to Agile, Lean, and DevOps methodologies in organizations, focusing on the resistance from senior leaders entrenched in outdated practices and metrics. The conversation highlights the negative impact of legacy leadership on modern digital transformation efforts, citing several real-world examples of friction and failed transformations.The fundamental challenge lies in the disconnect between traditional leadership

en

12:20

Software Delivery Teams, Deadlines, and the Challenge...

Rethink Your Understanding ·

2024/11/24

This episode covers the article, "Software Delivery Teams, Deadlines, and the Challenge of Providing Reliable Estimates," and our AI hosts discuss the challenges software development teams face in providing reliable project estimates, particularly the pressure to meet deadlines and the resulting stress. The author advocates for using probabilistic estimations, which emphasize expressing confidence levels (e.g., "we are 80% confident") rather than aiming for precise, often unattainable, predictions

en

22:14

Adapting to Technological Shifts in Enterprise...

Rethink Your Understanding ·

2024/11/23

This episode focuses on software engineering. The AI hosts discuss the challenges of adapting to technological shifts in enterprise software development. We reflect on the complexities of choosing and changing frameworks, highlighting the need for careful consideration of costs, risks, and long-term implications within large organizations. The conversation emphasizes the importance of strategic planning and a deep understanding of the organization's goals when making technology decisions. The

en

20:07

Shift Left Security, Security Unit Tests, OWASP Top...

Rethink Your Understanding ·

2024/11/23

In this episode we focus on Software Engineering. The AI hosts analyze my article, Shift Left Security, Security Unit Tests, OWASP Top 10, and AI: Key Practices for Secure Development. The aim is to promote "shift left" security by integrating security testing early in the software development process. This involves writing security unit tests to tackle vulnerabilities highlighted in the OWASP Top 10, with examples provided in Java and JavaScript in the article. We explore the potential of AI to

en

16:36

Mitigating Metric Misuse: Preventing the Misuse of...

Rethink Your Understanding ·

2024/11/23

This episode explores the effective use of software development metrics like Flow and DORA. It emphasizes the importance of focusing on outcomes, such as improved efficiency and team engagement, rather than just outputs like numbers. The conversation warns about the risks of metric gamification, where teams might manipulate metrics instead of solving real issues. It highlights the need for competent leadership to create a positive culture that uses metrics for ongoing improvement and prevents

en

12:29

Developer Experience: The Power of Sentiment Metrics...

Rethink Your Understanding ·

2024/11/17

In this episode, our AI hosts explore my article, "Developer Experience: The Power of Sentiment Metrics in Building a TeamX Culture." The article contends that concentrating exclusively on "developer experience" is too limited. Instead, it advocates for a broader perspective focused on "team experience," which includes all roles within a software delivery team. The article emphasizes the importance of both system metrics, which measure delivery efficiency, and sentiment metrics, which gauge team

en

13:36

Outcome Metrics and the Difficulty of Reporting on Value

Rethink Your Understanding ·

2024/11/17

This episode argues that assessing the value created by software development teams is important but often ignored. It discusses the challenges of measuring the impact of software changes, such as the lack of tools, the time it takes to see results, and the difficulty in valuing intangible outcomes. The article suggests that teams should understand the expected value of their work and that outcomes should be regularly reviewed and communicated to them, which can boost motivation and productivity.Link

en

10:26

Maximizing Technology Team Performance: Insights from...

Rethink Your Understanding ·

2024/11/17

This episode looks at the challenges of measuring the performance and value of software development teams. It suggests that focusing only on metrics like individual output or the number of features delivered can be misleading, as it ignores whether those features are actually valuable to customers or the organization. The conversation highlights the need for teams to have a shared understanding of the purpose and value of their work. It recommends measuring not just delivery speed but also how those

en

17:32

Finally, Metrics That Help: Boosting Productivity...

Rethink Your Understanding ·

2024/11/17

In this episode, the Deep Dive AI Hosts discuss the importance of modern performance metrics, pointing out that traditional methods for assessing software development teams are no longer effective. The article proposes a new approach that focuses on team experience, flow, and identifying bottlenecks in the software delivery process. This shift emphasizes continuous improvement and utilizes metrics to provide teams with actionable insights, allowing them to self-manage and optimize their workflow

en

17:07

Agile Software Delivery: Unlocking Your Team’s Full...

Rethink Your Understanding ·

2024/11/17

In this episode, the AI hosts deep dive into the notion that agile teams need more than simply a product owner or the redistribution of scrum master skills to truly thrive. It emphasizes the vital role of an agile leader or scrum master in fostering collaboration, resolving conflicts, and maintaining the team’s overall well-being. The author introduces a model in which the product owner concentrates on features, the technical lead addresses technical debt and risk, and the agile leader facilitates

en

18:38

The Shift to Software Management: A Skill Guide for...

Rethink Your Understanding ·

2024/11/09

Today's episode serves as a valuable resource for aspiring software engineering managers. In the article "The Shift to Software Management: A Skill Guide for New Managers," The AI hosts dive deep into Phil's thorough overview of the essential skills needed for effective management. The piece highlights that transitioning from an individual contributor role to a managerial position demands a significant transformation in both mindset and skill set.Informed by his own experiences, Phil offers

en

15:10

The Artistry of Software Engineering: Harnessing...

Rethink Your Understanding ·

2024/11/09

In this episode, the AI hosts dive deep into the article, "The Artistry of Software Engineering: Harnessing Creativity for Impactful Business Solutions." They discuss the challenges of measuring performance in software development, highlighting that traditional manufacturing metrics, such as lines of code, are inadequate for evaluating the creativity and problem-solving skills essential in this field. The article emphasizes the importance of assessing code quality, promoting collaboration, enhancing

en

23:58

Established Organizations, Level of Digital Literacy,...

Rethink Your Understanding ·

2024/11/09

This episode delves into the challenges faced by established organizations in embracing digital transformation. It analyzes the article titled "Established Organizations, Level of Digital Literacy, Mindset, and the 4th Industrial Revolution" by Rethink Your Understanding, which posits that successful digital transformation necessitates a fundamental shift in leadership mindset. Senior leaders must be willing to unlearn outdated practices and adopt innovative approaches to work. The article

en

57 results

Similar Podcasts

Lead With AI

Tamara Nall

Linux in the Ham Shack

Black Sparrow Media

Data Engineering Podcast

Tobias Macey

Eye On A.I.

Craig S. Smith

Reflections

Livewire Labs