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Here"s This Agile Thing

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38:35

Better Than Velocity

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2024/02/13

Summary In an engaging discussion, the hosts (Matt, Mike and Jeff) explore the limitations of using velocity as a primary metric for agile teams and delve into alternative metrics that offer a more holistic view of team performance and project progress. They dissect insights from a post by Chris Stone, which lists "ten" metrics that provide deeper insights into team dynamics, user engagement, and value delivery. The conversation also humorously debates the effectiveness of cat memes in boosting

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30:28

Agile Planning for Holiday Sprints: Navigating...

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2024/02/02

In this episode, the hosts tackle the common dilemma of sprint planning when holidays approach, leading to reduced team capacity. They emphasize the need to scale back commitments proportionally to the available capacity while cautioning against the false precision that numbers can suggest. The conversation shifts towards the importance of qualitative assessment over quantitative metrics, suggesting a more nuanced approach to sprint planning that involves the entire team's input to realistically

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27:26

Exploring Value Stream Networks

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2024/01/23

Hosts: Matt Beam and Michael Marchi Summary: In this insightful episode of "Here's This Agile Thing," hosts Matt Beam and Mike Marchi delve into the concept of Value Stream Networks in Agile. With the absence of their usual co-host, Jeff Singleton, they engage in a deep and thought-provoking discussion, exploring the complexities and practical applications of Value Stream Networks in various organizational settings. The hosts discuss the relatively new concept of Value Stream Networks, drawing

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42:31

Emergent Bureaucracy

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2024/01/16

This episode dives deep into the complexities of implementing agile frameworks within organizations, particularly focusing on scaling agile practices and the concept of value streams versus value stream networks. The hosts, Matt Beam, Mike Marchi, and Jeff Singleton, engage in a detailed and insightful discussion on the challenges and dynamics of organizing teams in both small and large organizations, examining different scenarios where agile methodologies and team structures can be applied

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38:14

Agile Transformation: Not a Spectator Sport

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2024/01/09

Topic: This episode delves into the critical role of leadership in agile transformations, particularly focusing on the need for leaders to actively engage and participate in the agile methodologies they endorse. Summary: In this insightful episode, Mike, Jeff and Matt discuss the pressing issue of agile leaders genuinely adopting and participating in the agile methodologies they promote within their organizations. The conversation revolves around the concept of "eating your own dog food" or

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34:07

Open Space Technology

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2024/01/04

Summary: In this episode, Jeff, Mike and Matt delve deep into the concept of Open Space Technology, an approach to facilitate ad hoc discussions among large groups of people with the aim of solving complex problems. They cover the fundamental principles, methodologies, and real-world applications of Open Space, touching upon its adaptability and effectiveness in various organizational contexts. Closing: Jeff, Mike and Matt conclude the session by reflecting on the transformative potential of Open

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53:25

The Challenges of Agile Transformations in...

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2023/12/26

Summary: This episode delves into the complexities of agile transformations in organizations, specifically focusing on the challenges of role transitions, responsibilities, and the necessity of involving HR in the process. The hosts, with their guest, discuss the nuances of adopting agile approaches, the importance of competency over titles, and the intricate interplay between HR policies and agile roles. They emphasize the need for a shift from traditional project management to a more flexible,

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30:54

Installing Organizational Change

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2023/12/21

Summary: In this insightful episode, Mike Marchi, Jeff Singleton and Matt Beam delve into the complexities of agile transformation in organizations. They discuss the challenges of implementing agile methodologies, particularly in environments where traditional management structures prevail. The conversation spans the roles of project managers, the Scrum of Scrums concept, the application of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), and the need for change management skills in agile coaching. Closing

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24:53

Cross-Team Coordination

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2023/12/21

Summary In this insightful episode, Mike, Jeff and Matt delve into the intricacies of Agile frameworks, particularly focusing on the coordination challenges in large-scale projects involving multiple teams. They discuss the scrum of scrums—a key mechanism for orchestrating team efforts in large projects. The conversation touches upon various roles in Agile teams, such as architects, tech leads, scrum masters, and product owners. They also explore the dynamics between project management and Agile

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39:27

Minimum Viable Predictability

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2023/12/19

Hosts: Matt Beam, Mike Marchi and Jeff Singleton Topic: Discussion on Marty Cagan's views on product management and outcome-based development Key themes: Importance of outcomes in product development, challenges in measuring value, and prioritizing predictability over outcomes in organizations. Summary: In this episode, the hosts delve into Marty Cagan's insights on product management, particularly focusing on outcome-based development. They explore the concept of prioritizing business outcomes

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45:45

Bringing Agile to Life: Resurrecting the Ball Game

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2023/12/11

This episode of "Here's This Agile Thing" offers a deep dive into the complexities of teaching agile methodologies through interactive simulations, both in physical and virtual environments. The hosts' experience and insights provide valuable perspectives for anyone involved in agile training or looking to improve team dynamics. Hosts Mike, Matt, and Jeff delve into the nuances of agile training in both virtual and physical settings. Mike shares his excitement about returning to live training

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35:20

Exploring the Rot Economy

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2023/12/04

Podcast Title: Exploring the Impact of the 'Rot Economy' on Business Models and Agility Episode Summary: This episode delves into the intricacies of the evolving business landscape shaped by the rot economy, venture capital trends, and the role of agility in startups. The speakers discuss the sustainability of business models like Uber, DoorDash, and Cloud Kitchens, examining their profitability, customer value, and the changing dynamics in the venture capital sector. Key Topics: Venture Capital

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01:01:38

Exploring Agile Coaching and Change Management with...

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2023/11/18

Show Notes for Podcast Episode: Agile Coaching and Change Management with Pia Episode Title: Exploring Agile Coaching and Change Management in Europe Guest: Pia Wendelbo, CEO at Scandinavian Change Agents Company Hosts: Matt and Jeff Key Topics & Highlights: Pia's Background and Journey: More than 20 years of experience in innovation, product development strategy. Started in software, among the first in Denmark to build content management solutions for websites in the late 1980s. Early adoption

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50:19

Caves, Commons, Colocation and other Corporate...

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2023/11/10

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59:01

Reluctance to Self-Organization

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2023/10/19

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Principles, Patterns, and the Glowing Seedling of...

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2023/09/29

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Platform Architecture

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2023/09/12

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Change Management Tools and Documentation

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2023/09/05

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29:02

Leading Indicators Of Success

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2023/07/25

This week we take a break from talking about antipatterns and struggles in agile transformations, and instead focus on ways of confirming that you're heading in the right direction. What are some of the leading indicators of success, and how do you use them to enable a thriving agile culture?

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39:30

Death By Misinformation

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2023/07/05

This week, Matt, Mike, and Jeff debate the problem of rumor, inuendo and downright misinformation holding back your agile transformation. They say perception is reality, but a steady intake of alternative facts isn't going to help anyone move forward in their journey! Inspect and Adapt! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heresthisagilething/videos LibSyn: https://sites.libsyn.com/430539 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7uv11w9QB1bBSD3kUGeF55

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