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Arguing Agile

We"re arguing about agile so that you don"t have to!We seek to prepare you to deal with real-life business agility challenges by demonstrating both sides of the real arguments you will encounter in your work and career.Arguing Agile is hosted by seasoned professionals who explore experience from their careers, share stories, and suggest advice to other professionals. We do these things while maintaining an unbiased position from any financial interest.

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39:56

AA183 - The People vs. The Ivory Tower: Challenging...

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2024/09/25

In this episode, Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel put the controversial topic of centralized corporate structures (aka. the Ivory Tower) on trial.Listen or watch as the hosts explore the pros and cons, including:The pitfalls of consolidating specialized roles into "ivory towers"How centralization affects team autonomy and decision-makingHow to measure effectiveness of centralizationThe importance of aligning with business goals and maintaining accou...

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60:35

AA182 - Switching to Kanban: How-To's for a Smooth...

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2024/09/18

In this episode of the Arguing Agile Podcast, school is in session as Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel helps Product Manager Brian Orlando understand the ways of successfully transitioning a team from Scrum (or whatever) to Kanban! We cover key Kanban concepts, like: Adapting and Reducing events and meetingsUnderstanding flow and pull systemsSetting effective WIP limitsCreating common-sense policiesManaging backlogs and estimationsMeasuring success with Kanban metricsWheth...

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54:25

AA181 - Deming's 14 Points: The Management Revolution...

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2024/09/11

In this episode of the Arguing Agile podcast, Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel and Product Manager Brian Orlando open a door into the world of W. Edwards Deming by exploring his 14 principles for management from his seminal book "Out of the Crisis". Whether you're in software development or manufacturing; whether you're a leader looking to transform your organization, a QA professional seeking to improve quality, or a product manager looking to delight customers - this episode ...

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37:25

AA180 - UX Research vs Product Management: Pillow...

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2024/09/04

Do You Really Need a UX Researcher on Your Product Team? There are no easy answers on this podcast as we react to a provocative LinkedIn post. On this episode, Product Manager Brian and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om debate the merits and challenges of having dedicated UX researchers on product teams. Listen as we explore:Are UX researchers a must-have or a luxury? Can product managers develop research skills?Does short-term thinking undervalue the impact of UX resea...

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61:47

AA179 - Winning Product Strategies & MVPs: Case...

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2024/08/28

In this episode of the Arguing Agile podcast, Product Manager Nisha Patel joins hosts Om Patel and Brian Orlando to discuss how to develop effective product strategies. They break down real-world examples from companies like Dropbox, Airbnb, Stripe, and more to illustrate the key components of a strong strategy. Learn practical tips for defining the right problem to solve, creating a guiding policy, and identifying measurable actions to test your strategy. Whether you're a product manager, ag...

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48:23

AA178 - Navigating Technical Debt: Balancing Speed,...

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2024/08/21

In this episode of the Arguing Agile podcast, Enterprise Agility Coach Om Patel and Product Manager Brian Orlando are joined by Alex Polyakov, CEO of Project Simple (https://projectsimple.ai) for an immersive discussion of the complex topic of technical debt. They discuss what technical debt really means, when it can be beneficial vs harmful, and strategies for prioritizing and paying down tech debt while still delivering value to users. Learn how to have productive conversations about t...

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33:51

AA177 - What is a Platform Team? Roles,...

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2024/08/14

In this episode of the Arguing Agile podcast, Enterprise Agile Coach Om Patel and Product Manager Brian Orlando dive into the often misunderstood concept of platform teams. They discuss:- The definition and purpose of a platform team- How platform teams differ from stream-aligned feature teams - Key behaviors of effective platform teams- Common anti-patterns and mistakes made with platform teams- How platform teams enable greater business agility when implemented wellWhether you're a product ...

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53:04

AA176 - Arguing on Moving Away from Durable Teams...

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2024/08/07

In this episode of the Arguing Agile podcast, Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel and Product Manager Brian Orlando debate the pros and cons of using shared services teams versus fully dedicated, cross-functional teams (otherwise known in Marty Cagan circles as "durable teams"). They explore common arguments made for shared services models, such as resource utilization, cost efficiency, and standardization. Om and Brian then counter these points, discussing the negative impacts on team...

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34:42

AA175 - Why You Need to Make Space Learn: Cognitive...

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2024/07/31

In this episode of the Arguing Agile podcast, Enterprise Agile Coach Om Patel and Product Manager Brian Orlando dive into the concept of cognitive load and how it impacts agile software development teams. Drawing from the 1988 paper "Cognitive Load During Problem Solving" by John Sweller, they discuss:What is cognitive load and how does it manifest on agile teams?Why the mental effort required for day-to-day problem solving doesn't necessarily lead to learning new skills The importance o...

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39:03

AA174 - From QA Intern to CEO: Lenar's Career Journey

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2024/07/24

In this episode of the Arguing Agile podcast we welcome Lenar Mukhamadiev!Lenar shares his fascinating career path from starting as a QA intern at age 20 to founding his own software development company, iDelsoft: https://idelsoft.com Lenar discusses the challenges of being an entrepreneur, the importance of embracing failure as learning opportunities, his thoughts on the future of QA, and advice he would give his younger self. Tune in for insights on leadership, accountability, hiring, and m...

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35:29

AA173 - Product Manager Specializations: Pros, Cons &...

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2024/07/17

In this episode of the Arguing Agile podcast, Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel and Product Manager Brian Orlando explore the trend of product management specializations. We discuss the various types of specializations emerging, the factors driving this trend, and the pros and cons for both product managers and organizations. We also share practical advice on how to navigate your product management career path amidst the pressure to specialize. Whether you're a product manager feelin...

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56:36

AA172 - Review of "Transformed" by Marty Cagan

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2024/07/10

In this episode of the Arguing Agile podcast, Software Development Expert Ed Martin joins Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel and Product Manager Brian Orlando as they review Marty Cagan's latest book "Transformed." Listen as we discuss takeaways, critique, and commentary, including:The evolving roles of product leaders and agile coaches Product discovery and the tech lead's accountabilityCommon objections faced during agile transformationsHow Marty Cagan's ideas apply to rea...

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49:30

AA171 - The Shadow Backlog: How Invisible Work...

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2024/07/03

In this episode of Arguing Agile, Brian and Om dive into the seedy reality of the "shadow backlog." Defined as all the hidden work and side projects that don't make it into the "official" backlog, shadow backlog items end up consuming significant time and effort from development teams. From personal passion projects to break fixes to exploratory work, we discuss the many forms the shadow backlog can take and how it impacts planning, productivity and team focus. Listen to learn how to sp...

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46:05

AA170 - How to Prioritize Individuals & Interactions...

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2024/06/26

The first value expressed in the Manifesto for Agile Software Development is "Individuals and interactions over processes and tools."In this episode of Arguing Agile we are joined by Yadi Caro, host of the Hardcore Soft Skills Podcast for an exploration of practical and actionable ways to put people over processes and tools. Listen as we discuss how to build empathy, facilitate effective meetings, foster team collaboration, and customize processes to fit your unique teams. Discover actio...

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46:22

AA169 - Product Demos Gone Wild

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2024/06/19

...and other tips to Avoid Embarrassment & Improve Your Presentation SkillsIn this episode of the Arguing Agile podcast, Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel share hilarious product demo disaster stories and provide actionable tips to help you avoid embarrassing mishaps during your next demo. Listen to this podcast if you'd like to learn how to better prepare, engage your audience, manage your time, and handle unexpected issues with grace. Whether y...

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45:18

AA168 - Why Asking for Help is Critical for Success

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2024/06/12

In this episode of the Arguing Agile podcast, Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel explore the importance of asking for help across various roles, including developers, testers, UI/UX designers, managers and executives. The podcast explores the common reasons people avoid seeking help, such as ego, fear of appearing weak or incompetent, and cultural factors.Listen to this podcast if you want to discover the benefits of fostering a culture where asking f...

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AA167 - How to Manage Products & Services Together in...

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2024/06/05

Many companies offer both products and services to their customers, but struggle with how to effectively manage and organize these two sides of the business. In this episode of the Arguing Agile podcast, Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel dive deep into the challenges and opportunities that come with delivering products and services together. Join the hosts as they explore different organizational models, from silos to matrixed structures to customer-...

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38:25

AA166 - The Perils of "Just Build It": Why User...

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2024/05/31

In this episode of the Arguing Agile podcast, Brian and Om discuss the risks of bypassing user validation and prototyping in favor of quickly building and releasing features. They explore the potential pitfalls, including lack of alignment with user needs, rework, low feature adoption, and damage to company reputation.Learn why investing time upfront in user research, wireframes and staged rollouts can save major headaches later. Even if you think a feature is quick to build, validation is st...

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42:25

AA165 - Escaping the Feature Factory

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2024/05/22

We've titled this podcast: "Escaping the Feature Factory," or Unlearn Bad Habits and Advance Your Career!If you're a developer, product manager, or in another tech role and feel stuck in the "feature factory" mindset, this podcast episode is for you. We discuss the key skills and mindset shifts needed to break out of the feature factory and advance your career in a more modern, collaborative product development environment. Topics include:Recognizing feature factory habits that hold you ...

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59:56

AA164 - 10 Proven Techniques to Split User Stories

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2024/05/15

Does your team struggle with large, complex user stories that don't fit in a sprint? 🤔In this podcast, Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel brainstorm for 10 techniques to split user stories for better flow and faster software delivery. 💡This episode is all about practical tips to slice stories by:Workflow and valuable user paths Personas and rolesSystem and technology bordersBusiness rules and exception handlingNon-functional requirements...and mo...

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