Agile Coaching Network
Do you need help with your Agile adoption? Or would you like to share what worked or didn’t as you were doing an adoption in your own company? If so, we invite you to participate in the Agile Coaching Network. The ACN is recorded monthly at our live event. If you want to join that event, please visit acnpodcast.org. Help support the show by becoming an ACN member today!
Episodes
87 episodes
Agile in the Age of AI
In this episode, we explore how AI can help your teams build better products and more fully embrace Agile principles. We also discuss the potential downsides of over-reliance on AI, such as reduced team interaction, inflexibility, and the...
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Episode 95
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50:10
Organizational Change
In this episode, we will delve into various organizational change models, explore common pitfalls to avoid, provide strategies for effectively managing resistance to change, and showcase inspiring success stories from across the industry.&n...
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Episode 94
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50:22
The Aftermath of Layoffs
In this episode, we offer guidance to those affected by layoffs—both individuals now seeking new employment and those remaining who are dealing with the emotional and practical challenges of losing a co-worker. Join
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Episode 93
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50:51
Is Transformation a Flawed Concept?
In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of transformation within our business, questioning whether it is fundamentally flawed. We'll explore the challenges, misconceptions, and potential pitfalls often accompanying transformation initiat...
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Episode 92
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47:28
Simplicity, the true power of Agile.
In this podcast episode, we dive deep into one of the most frequently misunderstood principles: simplicity. We explore its true meaning, debunk common misconceptions, and discuss how embracing simplicity can lead to more efficient workflo...
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Episode 91
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50:13
Value of Agile Coaches
In this podcast episode, we delve into the various obstacles that Agile coaches encounter when attempting to quantify and demonstrate their impact and value within organizations.Join Shawn...
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Episode 90
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48:23
Are Companies Backing Away From Agile?
In this episode, we explore interesting trends in the industry, leading us to delve deeper into whether companies are backing away from Agile.Join Shawna Cullinan,
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Episode 89
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44:24
Responding to Changing Requirements
In this episode, we will be addressing the challenges that arise when requirements change unexpectedly or when flexibility is needed in our teams, companies, products, or customers. This may involve tackling problems related to our processes, p...
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Episode 88
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45:28
Leadership Traits for Building Customer-Centric Teams
In this episode, we will be discussing the essential leadership traits that are required to build a customer-centric organization. We will analyze the characteristics of expert, achiever, and catalyst leaders, emphasizing the effectiveness of i...
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Episode 87
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49:50
Is it really back-to-basics for Agile?
In this episode, we discuss Jon Kern’s, coauthor of the Agile Manfesto, LinkedIn post calling for a return to Agile basics and reimagining it for the future.Join Shawna Cullinan,
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Episode 86
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49:26
Influence and Ways to Improve it
In this episode, we will discuss the key components of influence and techniques for enhancing it to improve your work as a coach.Join Shawna Cullinan,
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Episode 85
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52:03
Strategic Agility
In this episode, we'll explore methods to improve organizational responsiveness by aligning strategic and tactical delivery and creating a system that fosters strategic agility. We'll also delve into the complexities of establishing a stronger ...
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Episode 84
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46:37
Advice on Coaching a New Agile Team
In this episode, we discuss techniques for starting a new coaching engagement with a team and getting them headed in the right direction.Join Shawna Cullinan,
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Episode 83
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48:34
Learning Spike: Abandoning the Agile Brand
During the Agile 2023 event, I couldn't help but notice a significant number of individuals I met had chosen to remove the term "Agile" from their job titles. This observation prompted a valuable learning spike, where we delve into the reasons ...
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The Agile Industrial Complex
This episode explores the often-discussed unhealthy relationship between adopting organizations, consultancies, certificate providers, and framework and tool vendors, commonly called the "Agile Industrial Complex." Is this phenomenon real, and ...
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Episode 82
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49:26
Agile Risk Mitigation and Tips for a New Team Coach
This episode delves into Agile methodology and its potent role in mitigating risks. We also explore the art of persuading and enlisting others in adopting these approaches for effective risk reduction. Also, in this episode, we di...
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Episode 81
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49:16
What about the people!!!
In this episode, we explore how companies prioritizing processes over nurturing their workforce's skills and executing Agile with an outdated command and control mindset can lead to a culture where individuals feel ignored and underappreciated,...
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Episode 80
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48:23
Has Agile Jumped the Shark?
In this episode, we delve into the question of whether Agile has "jumped the shark." We examine the current state of Agile and whether it still provides value to organizations in today's rapidly changing business environment.Join
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Episode 79
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50:38
ACN Learning Spike: the Cynefin Framework
Welcome to the ACN Learning Spike! Our short, informative episodes are designed to provide insights on various topics that can enhance your coaching or organizational agility. In our debut episode, we'll give an overview of the Cyn...
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Balancing the "how" and "why" in product delivery
In today's fast-paced world, we often prioritize the "how" of building things - the methods, tools, and resources we use to deliver results. However, in our eagerness to achieve our goals, we sometimes lose sight of the "why" - the deeper purpo...
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Episode 77
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53:37
Communities of Practice the Benefits and Challenges
In this episode, we discuss the benefits and challenges of communities of practice. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietr...
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Episode 76
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51:36
Laid Off in the Age of AI
In this episode, we talk about recent layoffs and ways to maneuver your career in the age of AI. Join Shawna Cullinan,
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Episode 75
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48:30
Focus! How do we help people find it?
This episode explores how we help teams to achieve focus, especially with remote work. Also, with this being our end-of-the-year podcast, we ask what we need to celebrate this year. Join
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Episode 74
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