ποΈ Superior user experiences will fuel your business π growth Satyam Kantamneni, author of User Experience Design: A Practical Playbook to Fuel Business Growth joins Bill Raymond in today's podcast. Satyam Satyam Kantamneni, the author of User Experience Design: A Practical Playbook to Fuel Business Growth, joins Bill Raymond in today's podcast. Satyam shares the importance of a user-centric culture as a competitive advantage. Whether you build a product or offer a service, you will learn how ...
Jun 20, 2023β’39 min
ποΈ Keep teams in sync and that product π train moving using a visual Kanban board Eric Brechner joins the podcast today to discuss how you can manage team or personal work using Kanban. Throughout the discussion, Eric and Bill Raymond share stories and examples that explain best practices and guidelines you can use to deliver teamwork more effectively. In this podcast, you will learn the following: β
What is a Kanban board (and how you pronounce it) β
Using columns to arrange your work visuall...
Jun 13, 2023β’39 min
Jun 06, 2023β’35 min
Change, complexity, and unpredictability require a new approach to leadership. In today's podcast, Zazana (Zuzi) Ε ochovΓ‘ will share how leaders can embrace complexity and create a safe space for their teams to deliver innovative solutions. Zuzi and Bill share stories and leadership advice that will help leaders learn how to: β
Operate for complexity and unpredictability β
Give space for teams to find their way β
Enable creativity and innovation β
Create a space for trust, transparency, and openn...
May 31, 2023β’34 min
ποΈ Align your actions with and purpose to π achieve personal agility We are excited to have Peter B. Stevens, creator of The Personal Agility System, as a guest on today's podcast. Peter shares how reflecting on your personal goals will help you on your path to agility. Both Peter and Bill share personal stories and life lessons we hope you can take as inspiration on your personal agility journey. In this podcast, you will learn the following: β
The meaning of personal agility β
How to unlock ...
May 30, 2023β’32 min
Agilists are ideal candidates to run complex π€ AI efforts We are thrilled to introduce you to a machine learning and artificial intelligence leader, Zorina Alliata, Sr Global Machine Learning Strategist, Amazon, Chair AI Committee at AnitaB.org, Georgetown University Adjunct Faculty. Sharing real-world projects and stories, Zorina and Bill Raymond cover a wide array of topics, from defining AI and machine learning to building AI solutions and measuring their success. In this podcast, you will l...
May 23, 2023β’36 min
May 16, 2023β’35 min
It is time to measure ππ½ team success with customer-focused, value-driven π metrics In today's podcast, we are thrilled to have Dave Witkin, Founder, and Managing Principal at Packaged Agile, join us for a lively discussion on metrics that matter for team success. If your primary measure of team success is velocity and story points, I propose you shift that to customer-focused, value-driven metrics. In today's podcast, Bill and Dave share stories and examples of metrics that can help you driv...
May 09, 2023β’38 min
ποΈMilitary veterans' unique skills make them well-suited as π― agilists β€΅οΈ We are excited to have Mike Whitaker as a guest on today's podcast. Mike shares his experience moving from the military to the private corporate sector. He shares relatable stories to help any veteran better understand corporate agility. Mike also shares how corporations can better understand the value veterans can bring to their teams. In this podcast, you will learn the following: β
Why military veterans uniquely quali...
May 02, 2023β’27 min
Don't spend π° $10 million for a π΅ $1 million solution on your next procurement π Today, John Stenbeck, a best-selling author and a leader in the (U.S.) Government contracting space talks about how to define agile procurements. John and Bill share examples and personal stories that help assess the right delivery approach for federal procurements. In this podcast, you will learn the following: β
The procurement process β
An agile decision-making process β
The procurement team's perspective β
Th...
Apr 25, 2023β’38 min
The drive to business agility never ends, but there are inflection points β€΅οΈ Evan Leybourn and Martin Foster review the changes, trends, predictive indicators, and insight that form a global view of organizations' business agility journey. In this podcast, you will learn the following: β
The purpose and design of the Business Agility report β
Global trends in business agility β
Predictive indicators β
Time to benefit β
Challenges in achieving sustainable business agility π Changes we see on the...
Apr 18, 2023β’36 min
What makes the ultimate internship program? A foundation of dignity, respect, and a crystal-clear vision for victory! β‘οΈπ―π― Today, Bill Raymond welcomes Robert J Khoury, CEO at Agile Rainmakers and author of How to Intern Successfully. Robert shares years of invaluable knowledge to help you build the best internship program possible. Robert covers everything from finding great interns and providing them with a safe and valuable learning experience to creating lasting business relationships. In ...
Apr 11, 2023β’36 min
Stop repeating all those work tasks β€΅οΈ In today's podcast, Phil Simon, Author of the book Low-Code/No-Code, shares how you can automate your work as a citizen developer. In this podcast, you will learn the following: β
What is low code/no code? β
What is a citizen developer? β
Opportunities to automate repetitive work β
Case studies to inspire you β
How IT can embrace the low code/no code revolution
Apr 04, 2023β’39 min
Rather than pushing uncertainty away, embrace it! β€΅οΈ Today, Bill Raymond speaks with guest Jonas Neumann, who will cover various software development and agile topics. In this podcast, you will learn the following: β
The promise of agile in software development β
How organizations can adopt agile β
Breaking down planning and budgeting barriers β
Dealing with uncertainty β
Measuring work based on value β
How to foster fun, safe, and effective software development teams...
Mar 28, 2023β’33 min
Mar 21, 2023β’30 min
For a hotel brand to succeed, leadership must embrace innovation. Today, Are Morch joins Bill Raymond to discuss agility and digital change in the hotel industry. While we may still be amidst significant change and disruption, hotels still have plenty of opportunities to embrace digital transformation. In this podcast episode, you will learn the following: β
The latest innovations in hotels β
How to identify and lead change β
The importance of community outreach β
How to embrace change β
Re-thin...
Mar 14, 2023β’28 min
Feb 28, 2023β’32 min
In today's bonus podcast, we are excited to have Marsha Acker, CEO of Team Catapult, back again! We are excited to be part of Marsha's journey by helping to launch her latest book: Build your Model for leading change. Here at the Agile in Action podcast, we want to offer you the best resources to help you with your career, so this is not a paid advertisement. Marsha and Bill Raymond discuss essential topics you will learn, including: β
What is a model for change? β
The four types of models β
Exa...
Feb 22, 2023β’19 min
π Podcast Swap! More than 70% of AI projects fail. Learn how not to be a statistic β€΅οΈ Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer, hosts of Cognilytica's AI Today podcast, share how you can deliver successful artificial intelligence projects. Additionally, Bill Raymond will appear on the AI Today podcast, sharing his thoughts on using agile techniques to deliver these complex solutions. In today's Agile in Action podcast, you will learn the following: β
The seven patterns of AI β
Why AI projects typically...
Feb 21, 2023β’48 min
Why is emotional intelligence so important for agile teams? Dr. Tan Trung (John) Luong, Sr. Expert Consultant at Orianda Solutions AG, will help answer that question. Having written an essential article on Springer Media and pulling from years of personal experience, Dr. John shares stories and expertise with Bill Raymond to help you learn: β
The definition of emotional intelligence (or EI) β
Why EI is important within agile teams β
Why is Emotional intelligence important β
The four dimensions o...
Feb 14, 2023β’27 min
The Scrum Master helps the whole organization become more agile. Today, Daria Bagina, Professional Scrum Trainer with Scrum.org and ScrumMastered.com, joins us for another episode in our Seasons of Scrum series. Daria shares the importance of a Scrum Master in leadership and with teams. Daria and Bill Raymond share stories and examples to help you learn: β
What is agile and agility β
Scrum roles β
The role of the Scrum Master β
Traits of a Scrum Master β
The Scrum Master's role in organizational...
Feb 07, 2023β’33 min
Agile change is not something you can only deploy in your organization. Setting goals, building relationships, and collaborating are critical to agile transformations. In today's podcast, Michal Idzikowski shares how you can successfully introduce agile change into your organization. Michal and Bill share stories and examples that will help you learn: β
What is an agile organization β
What effective agile organizational change looks like β
Competencies versus roles β
Reducing complexity β
Mistak...
Jan 31, 2023β’35 min
Whether you are delivering products or projects, agile delivery with Scrum can work. But how do you do it successfully? Today's podcast is the second of a 2-part series with Nader K Rad, who shares the core concepts of Scrum. Bill and Nader share ideas and stories to help you learn: β
A recap of the primary Scrum roles, artifacts, and meetings β
How to know if Scrum will work for your organization β
The importance of leadership in the change process β
Common challenges you will face β
Important ...
Jan 24, 2023β’39 min
About this podcast Scrum and project management are not at odds with each other. Today, Nader K Rad introduces Scrum and the differences between predictive and adaptive systems on the Agile in Action with Bill Raymond podcast. \While sharing these concepts, Bill and Nader share stories and examples that will help you learn: β
The basic concepts of Scrum β
How Scrum compares to predictive systems β
Scrum ceremonies β
Scrum roles β
How to choose between predictive and adaptive systems...
Jan 17, 2023β’24 min
In today's podcast, we wrap up 2022 with some thank yous, some fantastic statistics about the podcast's growth, and some exciting updates about things to come. Links: Bill on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamraymond/ The Agile in Action with Bill Raymond podcast on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/74129270...
Dec 27, 2022β’4 min
We are excited to announce that the most listened-to podcast for 2022 was our interview with Jeff Gothelf on the topic of Objectives and Key Results (or OKRs). We are excited to share this rebroadcast to celebrate that milestone and introduce our new listeners to the topic! In todayβs podcast, Jeff Gothelf shares the importance of Objectives and Key Results (or OKRs). Jeff shares the proper way to define OKRs, sharing relatable stories that help you think through how to use them effectively. In ...
Dec 20, 2022β’36 min
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Dec 13, 2022β’31 min
How will your organization succeed, especially in these uncertain times? Richard McLean , Senior Product Director at Elsevier , believes workplace psychological safety is critical to success β€΅οΈ In the podcast, Richard and Bill Raymond share stories and real-world examples to help you learn the importance of psychological safety in the workplace. Here are the topics they cover: β
Defining workplace psychological safety β
The benefits of psychological safety β
The importance of a diversity of view...
Dec 06, 2022β’36 min
Thank you for listening to the Agile in Action Podcast. We are taking a short break and will be back on Tuesday, December 6.
Nov 22, 2022β’50 sec
Starting a new company as a Scrum Master, Aysegul encountered obstacles that you may also encounter. In today's Agile in Action podcast, Aysegul shares a 30, 60, and 90-day roadmap to help you integrate into your new role or a new company as a Scrum master. Here are some of the topics Aysegul and Bill discuss: β
30-days (Observation) Get to know your teams, company, domains, and culture β
60-days (Testing) Implement some solutions you believe will improve team effectiveness and product delivery,...
Nov 15, 2022β’36 min
