Agile in Action with Bill Raymond

AI in Learning and Development

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MfImeEij4XY In this episode of the Agile and Action Podcast, Bill chats with Bhavneet Chahal, Co-founder and CEO of GoSkills, about how AI is reshaping online learning and development. Bhavneet shares how GoSkills took the bite-sized learning approach seriously way back in 2013 and why it still holds strong today. Instead of hour-long snoozefests, they focus on 3 to 5 minute lessons that come with cheat sheets, quizzes, and exercises. Bhav also explains how the...

Learn Agile and Scrum in Two Hours

"How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. It’s the same thing with projects." — Luke Pivac In this episode of the Agile in Action Podcast, Bill Raymond chats with Luke Pivac, co-author of Learn Agile and Scrum in Two Hours. They talk about why Agile is more about mindset than rigid frameworks, the shift from traditional project management to Agile practices, and how teams adapted to remote work during the pandemic. Luke shares his personal journey into Agile, why Scrum works, and how Agil...

Acknowledging change and acting: The case for project professionals

In this Agile in Action Podcast episode, Professor Adam Boddison, CEO of the Association for Project Management (APM), discusses the evolving role of project professionals in a rapidly changing world. He emphasizes the critical importance of project professionals in delivering societal and organizational change, advocating for their broader recognition beyond technical roles to strategic leadership positions. The conversation touches on the need to redefine success in project management, the cha...

AI and Agile in Federally Regulated Robotics Prototyping

🎥 Watch now: https://youtu.be/yBw6bnP8YV0 Today, we are honored to have Captain Jon Haase on the podcast. Captain Jon Haase is a Navy Program Manager at the Navy Expeditionary Missions Program Office (or PMS 408) in NAVSEA and actively promotes AI readiness and innovation within the defense sector. In this episode, host Bill Raymond and Captain Jon Haase explore integrating AI and Agile methodologies to tackle the unique challenges in highly regulated federal government environments. They share...

Pivoting with Purpose: Navigating Successful Business Pivots

🎥 Watch now: https://youtu.be/XUv3SHoXgK0 Bill Raymond chats with Vazgen Tadevosyan and Edik Baghdasaryan about their bold move from running a consulting firm to developing their gaming product. This episode is a masterclass in navigating significant business shifts without losing focus. Vazgen and Edik dive deep into their journey, sharing the lessons learned from balancing consulting services with product development. From overcoming technical challenges to keeping their team motivated, they ...

Objective-driven Agility

Living with complexity and exploring the Cynefin framework

🎥 Watch Now: 🌪️ Living with complexity and an exploration of the Cynefin framework Douglas Squirrel, author of Agile Conversations, joins Bill Raymond on the Agile in Action podcast. Douglas discusses the misconceptions around agility in tech teams and the importance of experimentation in complex environments. Bill and Douglas discuss the benefits of rapid experimentation, handling complexity and chaos, and avoiding common pitfalls in software development. In this podcast, you will learn the f...

Avoid traps along the value trail

🎥 Watch now: https://youtu.be/N9u-dsvOhSU Are you feeling trapped because your product is not delivering value? Guest David Pereira shares how to untrap your team by prioritizing customer needs and behaviors over backlog grooming, focusing on adding value. David and Bill will equip you with practical, actionable tips and strategies. You’ll learn how to measure the value delivered by a product or feature and why having honest conversations with customers is crucial to gaining a deeper understand...

Scaling AI Product Teams

🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gw4zl-cYiao 🤔 Running an AI project? Be prepared to think a little differently. Bill Raymond interviews Paolo Sammicheli, author of Scrum in AI. They discuss the unique differences between typical software development and AI product teams. Paolo shares insights on building AI models, the importance of diverse skills in AI teams, challenges in data preparation, the role of product ownership in AI projects, and using Scrum patterns for scaling effectively. In...

Can Agile Transform Non-Software Teams Too?

🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FoTL1KKyRws Gil Broza shares how Non-software teams can use agile principles to transform how they deliver customer value. In this podcast, you will learn the following: ✅ How Agile principles apply to non-software teams ✅ Common challenges and solutions for implementing Agile outside of tech ✅ Strategies for fostering an Agile mindset in any team 🎉 The transformative power of Agile for team dynamics and project management Use the following link to receive ...

Avoid the "Undocumented Pipes" problem by slicing your work

🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pQk7wUP4k-U Today, Anton Skornyakov, Certified Scrum Trainer, co-founder, and managing director of Agile.coach, will help you navigate the complexities of delivering value in your projects, regardless of the industry. In this episode, Anton and Bill Raymond dive into the art of slicing work into manageable pieces to deliver immediate value. Drawing from diverse examples like software development, house renovation, and public housing projects, we explore how ...

In retrospect, this [Scrum] event should have been fun

🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WZZ7xCR-g0I Today, Paulo Caroli, an author, speaker, and advisor at Thoughtworks, shares the transformative power of retrospectives in fostering continuous improvement within agile teams. Learn how retrospectives are the cornerstone for continuous improvement, enabling teams to reflect, learn, and grow. 🌱 In this podcast, you will learn: ✅ The role of retrospectives in identifying and addressing team issues ✅ How to design and structure great retrospectives...

🎯 Truth over artificial harmony

🎥 Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eAViv1Q873Q With James Murphy, Founder of Afterburner and Managing Partner at Afterburner Capital 🎙️ How can fighter pilot strategies change the way we deliver success? In today's podcast, James Murphy, a former fighter pilot turned entrepreneur, shares his journey from the cockpit to the boardroom. Discover how the concept of debriefs, derived from the military and part of Flawless Execution, transforms businesses to increase value. Murph shares the cr...

🎯 Promoting efficiency and accuracy in Agile Teams with AI

🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YZLtetknfK4 🚀 The human still decides, while the AI provides Aaron Upright, Co-founder and Head of Marketing at ZenHub, shares how ZenHub is adding innovative AI solutions into their product to promote development team efficiency. Bill and Aaron share real-world examples of how AI can complement teams, how to prioritize AI projects, and the importance of customer feedback and testing. In this podcast, you will learn the following: ✅ The transformative role ...

Learning and Leading in a digital-first world

🔮 Future-proof skills by Blending tech fluency with business strategy Sophia Matveeva, CEO of Tech for Non-Techies, shares the importance of business leaders learning to speak tech to succeed in this Digital Age. Sophia emphasizes the need for a collaborative ecosystem where tech and business fluently interact, enhancing product development and driving business outcomes. Here is what you will learn: ✅ Bridging the gap between technical and non-technical professionals ✅ Why modern education syst...

Career Progression: Working above the waterline

⏫ Making the shift from an individual contributor to a leader In today's podcast, Luke Pivac, Delivery Lead at Westpac and author of An Agile Playbook for Technical Communicators, joins the podcast. Luke shares valuable lessons that will help new or aspiring leaders transition from a role as an individual agile team contributor. Luke and Bill share stories and advice that will resonate with you to grow and improve your leadership skills. If you are a leader hiring or promoting team members, you ...

Creating great internship programs

🌱 Cultivate success by leading with dignity with your internship programs. Robert Khoury, CEO of Agile Rainmakers, discusses his new book, "Internship Management: Principles for Designing an Exceptional Internship." In this podcast, you will learn the following: ✅ The nine principles to creating a great internship program ✅ How to foster a positive, enriching environment for continuous learning and growth ✅ The importance of 'dignity' in internships for a respectful and growth-centric experienc...

Becoming a Great Un-manager

🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4ObSAa2jREM About this episode Jack Skeels, founder of AgencyAgile, shares valuable insights on agile leadership in the Agile in Action with Bill Raymond Podcast. Jack discusses the transformative power of teams and productivity through the lens of his new book, "Unmanaged." Bill Raymond and Jack discuss the hidden costs of management and how a manager can focus their role on growth and empowering teams. In today's podcast, you will learn: ✅ How to embrace "...

Charting a New Course: Transitioning to Agile

🤿 Dive into the waterfall, return to sure with 💨 agility We are thrilled to have David Abodunrin, Agile Coach and Scrum Master, discuss his transition from waterfall to agility on today's podcast. David and Bill share stories based on their experience to explore the inherent challenges and rewards in shifting from predictive, waterfall project management to adaptive agile approaches. This podcast is an important listen if you embark on a similar journey. Here's what you will learn: ✅ The chall...

Bridging AI data science and engineering: A personal journey

🤝 Unlock the full potential of your AI and ML teams We are excited to welcome Christos Hadjinikolis, Software Engineer at Vortexa, to discuss his journey from a purely data science role to software engineering. Christos and Bill Raymond discuss these two unique roles and the importance of connecting them as a team to deliver repeatable and sustainable data pipelines and software solutions to meet customer needs. Here is what you will learn: ✅ The role of data scientists ✅ The role of software e...

Cultivating Excellence: Leadership and Organizational Cultures

🎙️ Learn how to cultivate 🥇 excellence in leadership and organizational cultures In today's podcast, Chuck Mollor, best-selling author of The Rise of the Agile Leader, will explore the importance of leadership and culture in driving organizational success. Chuck and Bill discuss the five drivers of effective leadership: integrity, innovation, urgency, engagement, and direction. These drivers are essential for creating an agile organization that adapts and thrives in a rapidly changing business...

Navigating change and evolving with purpose

🎥 Watch now YouTube: https://youtu.be/FjMbVuAyWzg Unpack the essentials of embodied agile leadership so you can thrive amidst constant change In today's podcast, we share this insightful conversation with leadership agility expert Pamela Meyer about her latest book, "Staying in the Game: Leading and Learning with Agility for a Dynamic Future." Pamela and Bill share practical advice for how leaders can cultivate the mindsets and practices needed to stay agile, resilient, and continuously learnin...

Coping with digital transformation and human change

🎥 This podcast is available in 4K video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yVetSg_l-QI 🎙️ Indispensable guidance for leaders in the throws of digital transformation Pia Wendelbo, CEO of Scandinavian Change Agents, provides insights to help you successfully navigate digital transformation in your organization. Pia will explain how you must take a holistic view beyond implementing new technology. You will learn critical leadership traits like getting the big picture view, anticipating failure points, ...

Amplify your impact: Unleash the power of alignment to deliver value

🎙️ Delivering value starts with alignment We are excited to introduce you to Jonathon Hensley, CEO of Emerge Interactive and Author of Alignment, to share the importance of delivering value through alignment and how it can lead to successful product development. Jonathon and Bill explore the concepts of alignment in the context of value creation to create products that meet customers' needs. By sharing stories and real-world examples, Jonathon shares the four levels of alignment and the importa...

Behavorial change is the heart of agile

🎙️ Focus 🧘, Customer 🧍, and Collaboration 🤝 are major drivers for success in Elavon / US Bank's shift to Agility In today's podcast, Jan Otterbach talks about the importance of behavioral change when adopting agile principles. Working at Elavon Europe / US Bank, Jan's team focuses on behavioral change, thinking about new ways to work, and building teams from a place of trust and psychological safety. All that has paid off by adding value for the bank and being recognized with a prestigious A...

Return to agility by leading with the customer

🎙️ How well do you know your users and the problems you can solve for them? We are excited to have Debbie Levitt, Founder of Delta CX and author of Customers Know You Suck, as a guest on today's podcast. Bill and Debbie share relatable stories highlighting the challenges of maintaining a customer-centric focus, the need for early research and testing, and the importance of accountability in delivering high-quality products. Here is what you will learn: ✅ How to measure success ✅ The costs of po...

How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results

🎙️ Are you switched 💡 on to lead with compassionate accountability? Today, we are excited to introduce you to Dr. Nate Regier, Ph.D., who will share how to lead with compassionate accountability to build better relations and improve success. Dr. Regier and Bill Raymond get vulnerable, sharing personal stories about leadership and growth. Dr. Regier connects these stories to the three switches of the compassionate mindset, covered in the book Compassionate Accountability. In this podcast, you w...

To AI or not to AI?

🎙️ When do you use 🤖 AI? Let's find out in this informative interview Today, we are thrilled to have Jay Palat as a guest who will help you decide when to use artificial intelligence and machine learning for your organization. Jay and Bill discuss how Machine Learning and AI work using real-world examples without technical jargon. Jay then helps you decide when to use tried-and-true software development techniques vs. adopting AI capabilities. In this podcast, you will learn the following: ✅ T...

Introducing Network After Work and the Virtual AI Summit

🎙️ Small teams with big dreams get the work done! 💡🚀🏆🎉 👉 Featuring a plug for Bill Raymond's upcoming AI Virtual Summit We are delighted to have Tatiana Maldonado, COO at Network After Work, on today's podcast to speak about teamwork, networking, and running a small business. Network After Work is a small business with a small team, serving 87 cities with thousands of members. They help individuals, small businesses, and large corporations network to get work done and form lasting business...

Reflecting for Success: The power of team retrospectives

🎙️ Reflect, improve, repeat, and enjoy the benefits of improved team collaboration We are thrilled to have Aino Vonge Corry as a guest to share how retrospectives can foster team collaboration. Aino and Bill Raymond share stories and reflect on their careers to share how agile retrospectives provide a platform for teams to reflect on their work, learn from their experiences, and continuously improve their processes. In this podcast, you will learn the following: ✅ The definition of a retrospect...