Best Agile Alliance Podcasts (2024)

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Are Companies Backing Away From Agile? 44:24

6d ago44:24

44:24

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, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore this topic. For details on the next l…

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Ask Powerful Questions 20:35

10d ago20:35

20:35

INTRO: Hey, thanks for tuning in to the Corporate Yogi podcast, I’m your host Julie Zuzek. This pod is YOUR dedicated time for growth, developing practical tools to use with your team and other relationships and to learning deeply about who you are and what makes you tick! Because you are a brilliant and powerful being and I want you to invest more…

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The Future of Multinationals with Peter Buckley 30:03

24d ago30:03

30:03

Peter Buckley, AMBS's 200th Anniversary Chair in International Business, joins us on our Original Thinking Podcast to talk about the challenges, risks, and future of multinationals.By Alliance Manchester Business School

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231: Avoid the biggest mistakes managers make 30:13

24d ago30:13

30:13

INTRO: Hey, thanks for tuning in to the Corporate Yogi podcast, I’m your host Julie Zuzek. This pod is YOUR dedicated time for growth, developing practical tools to use with your team and other relationships and to learning deeply about who you are and what makes you tick! Because you are a brilliant and powerful being and I want you to invest more…

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230: Build a Micro Culture 20:44

1M ago20:44

20:44

INTRO: Hey, thanks for tuning in to the Corporate Yogi podcast, I’m your host Julie Zuzek. This pod is YOUR dedicated time for growth, developing practical tools to use with your team and other relationships and to learning deeply about who you are and what makes you tick! Because you are a brilliant and powerful being and I want you to invest more…

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229: Motivate your Employees with AMP 24:34

2M ago24:34

24:34

He really just got me - he knew that travel was my love language and it was the ultimate thing he could do to motivate me at that point INTRO: Hey, thanks for tuning in to the Corporate Yogi podcast, I’m your host Julie Zuzek. This pod is YOUR dedicated time for growth, developing practical tools to use with your team and other relationships and to…

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Responding to Changing Requirements 45:28

2M ago45:28

45:28

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, planning, technical debt, legacy systems, as well as contracts with both internal and external parties. Joi…

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Nature on the balance sheet 38:37

2M ago38:37

38:37

In our latest Original Thinking filmed podcast Beccy Speight, Chief Executive of the RSPB, joined Professor Paulo Quattrone from Alliance Manchester Business School to discuss how businesses must better encompass Nature in their decision-making and also recognise Nature as an active stakeholder.By Alliance Manchester Business School

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228 : Discover your Fear Fantasy 21:09

2M ago21:09

21:09

Intro Teaser Today I want to tell you about Kate and her Fear Fantasy. She was an IC at a large mortgage company, had been there for years, she worked hard, harder than her colleagues and at most times harder than her boss. And every year when it was time for her performance conversation, she would pump herself up to have a conversation with her bo…

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227: Leverage the Circle of Control Model 22:43

3M ago22:43

22:43

So this is the story of Sean and her high profile career as an IC at a high-profile law firm. She wanted so much to become a people manager but as with all people taking that step there were two major barriers standing in her way – one was actually getting herself into the role, and the second, more challenging barrier is learning how to be the gre…

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Leadership Traits for Building Customer-Centric Teams 49:50

3M ago49:50

49:50

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 inclusive leadership. Additionally, we will explore how people can deal with bad leadership and how they ca…

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226: Create intimacy at your next team offsite 30:28

3M ago30:28

30:28

INTRO Hey, thanks for tuning in to the Corporate Yogi podcast, I’m your host Julie Zuzek. This pod is YOUR dedicated time for growth, developing practical tools to use with your team and in your other relationships and to learning deeply about who you are and what makes you tick! You are a brilliant and powerful being and I want you to invest more …

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225: Set Goals for 2024 44:54

4M ago44:54

44:54

INTRO: Hey, it’s Julie Zuzek and welcome to the Corporate Yogi podcast. How the heck are you? I am very excited to be back in action with the podcast for this special episode to kick off the new year. For you regular listeners you know I had to press pause on the podcast during my maternity leave and there were a number of personal things that took…

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Is it really back-to-basics for Agile? 49:26

5M ago49:26

49:26

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, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore topics related to Agil…

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Influence and Ways to Improve it 52:03

6M ago52:03

52:03

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, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore topics related to Agile. For details on the next l…

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Strategic Agility 46:37

7M ago46:37

46:37

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 and more comprehensive business system, discussing the challenges and effective techniques involved. Join …

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The opportunities from digital transformation 32:12

7M ago32:12

32:12

In this Original Thinking Podcast, Vlad Jiman, Director of Data at NBrown, discusses how to build a data culture within a large organisation with Professor Panos Constantinides from Alliance Manchester Business School.By Alliance Manchester Business School

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Advice on Coaching a New Agile Team 48:34

8M ago48:34

48:34

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, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore topics related to Agile. For details on the next live eve…

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Business transformation and corporate sustainability | Original Thinking Podcast 37:47

8M ago37:47

37:47

What role can corporate sustainability play in terms of business transformation? Zara De Belder, a recent MBA graduate from Alliance Manchester Business School and sustainability expert, joins Claire Binns, Senior Impact Manager at Sykes Holiday Cottages, to discuss the subject. Claire also talks first-hand about the recent steps Sykes Cottages has…

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Lessons from Covid-19 | Original Thinking Podcast 39:23

9M ago39:23

39:23

Three years on from the height of the pandemic this podcast hosted by Alliance Manchester Business School explores the lessons learnt from Protect, a major UK government study into the transmission of the Covid-19 virus and the wider UK research programme around Covid-19. Debating the findings of the nationwide study are Professor David Fishwick, C…

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Learning Spike: Abandoning the Agile Brand 2:44

9M ago2:44

2:44

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 behind this trend and explore potential actions to address it. Support the show…

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The Agile Industrial Complex 49:26

9M ago49:26

49:26

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 what can be done about it if it is? Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sh…

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How leaders of large organisations and businesses remain agile | Original Thinking Podcast 27:11

9M ago27:11

27:11

How do leaders of large organisations and businesses remain agile and nimble when faced with so many day-to-day challenges? Panos Constantinides, Professor of Digital Innovation at Alliance Manchester Business School, and Simon Hayward, Managing Director and Global Lead for Leadership and Culture at Accenture, discuss how change takes place across …

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Environmental, Social, & Governance with Mr Sadan & Prof Stathopoulos | Original Thinking Podcast 34:52

10M ago34:52

34:52

What does it mean to be truly sustainable and how should companies and organisations approach their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategies? These were just some of the key topics explored by Sacha Sadan, Director of ESG at the Financial Conduct Authority, and Professor Konstantinos Stathopoulos from Alliance Manchester Business Schoo…

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Agile Risk Mitigation and Tips for a New Team Coach 49:16

10M ago49:16

49:16

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 discuss some tips when coaching a new team. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McG…

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What about the people!!! 48:23

11M ago48:23

48:23

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, despite their invaluable contributions to product development and company success. Join Shawna Cullinan, …

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Has Agile Jumped the Shark? 50:38

12M ago50:38

50:38

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 Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the ca…

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ACN Learning Spike: the Cynefin Framework 2:44

1y ago2:44

2:44

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 Cynefin Framework, so sit back and prepare to learn. If you want to support our show or join us for our monthly live event…

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Balancing the "how" and "why" in product delivery 53:37

1y ago53:37

53:37

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 purpose and meaning behind our actions. In this episode, we'll delve into the delicate balance between the "how…

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Covid-19 and the search for a vaccine | Original Thinking Podcast 24:09

1y ago24:09

24:09

German biotech firm BioNTech became world famous for developing the mRNA-based Covid vaccine with Pfizer. One of the key figures behind the success was Chief Business and Commercial Officer Sean Marett, who took his MBA at AMBS. In our latest Original Thinking live podcast, Sean shares the extraordinary story about how the company turned itself on …

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Communities of Practice the Benefits and Challenges 51:36

1y ago51:36

51:36

In this episode, we discuss the benefits and challenges of communities of practice. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore topics related to Agile. For details on the next live event, please visit acnpodcast.org. (00:00…

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Advances in data, Artificial Intelligence and analytics for businesses | Original Thinking Podcast 36:10

1y ago36:10

36:10

Advances in data, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and analytics are completely changing the way we think about and do business. In our first podcast of 2023, which was also filmed in our new podcast suite, Professor Richard Allmendinger from AMBS and David Walters from North-West based fund manager River Capital joined Chair Jim Pendrill from AMBS to …

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Laid Off in the Age of AI 48:30

1y ago48:30

48:30

In this episode, we talk about recent layoffs and ways to maneuver your career in the age of AI. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore topics related to Agile. For details on the next live event, please visit AgileCoachingNetwork.org. (00:00) Introd…

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New generation innovation policy and the role of place | Original Thinking Podcast 56:37

1+ y ago56:37

56:37

This episode will be hosted by Elvira Uyarra, Professor of Innovation Studies at Alliance Manchester Business School. In recent years, and in response to major societal challenges such as climate change, migration, or food and energy security, innovation policy has both broadened its scope for action and widened the goals it is expected to address.…

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Into the foreground: The emergence of healthcare science and public consciousness | The Teddy Chester Lecture | Original Thinking Podcast 59:02

1+ y ago59:02

59:02

Berne Ferry, Head of the National School of Healthcare Science, will deliver this year’s Teddy Chester lecture Into the foreground: The emergence of healthcare science and public consciousness. This annual lecture marks the contribution of Teddy Chester, who was the first professor of social administration at the University of Manchester. From his …

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Focus! How do we help people find it? 50:11

1+ y ago50:11

50:11

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 Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore topics related to Agile. For …

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Recovery, Renewal and Resilience in the wake of Covid-19 | Vital Topics | Original Thinking Podcast 1:32:02

1+ y ago1:32:02

1:32:02

At this Vital Topics event we will explore how Covid-19 has created opportunities for change across both central and local government, while our panel will also share their thoughts on the need for deeper resilience building as life gradually returns to normal in the wake of the pandemic. Much has been written over the past two years about how the …

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Jan Iceton | Women Leading in Business 34:26

1+ y ago34:26

34:26

In this episode we will hear from Jan Iceton, Chair of Smart Works Greater Manchester. Smart Works Greater Manchester is a truly inspiring charity that has helped over 3,500 unemployed, disadvantaged and often vulnerable women get back into employment. Their motto is “get the clothes, get the confidence, get the job”.... and 72% of their clients do…

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In conversation with Professor Duncan Shaw, co-founder and co-chair, National Consortium for Societal Resilience [UK+] | Original Thinking Podcast 15:55

1+ y ago15:55

15:55

In this episode, Professor Duncan Shaw explores how Covid-19 has created opportunities for change across both central and local government. He also shares his thoughts on the need for deeper resilience building as life gradually returns to normal in the wake of the pandemic.By Alliance Manchester Business School

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Accounting research in developing countries: potential policy implications | Original Thinking Podcast 57:00

1+ y ago57:00

57:00

This episode will be hosted by Javed Siddiqui, Professor of Accounting, Alliance Manchester Business School. Pressures from various donor agencies (such as the World Bank), combined with the pursuit of legitimacy by governments in many developing countries, have resulted in various western accounting and corporate governance mechanisms to be export…

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Miki Shika | Women Leading in Business 31:37

1+ y ago31:37

31:37

In this episode we will hear from Miki Shika, founder of Ekhaya Empowerment Community Interest Company and an entrepreneur with a passion for childcare, families and integration. Miki qualified as a Montessori directress (teacher) almost two decades ago and in that time has mastered her skills in childcare and community engagement with a specialise…

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When Coaching is no Longer Coaching 49:14

1+ y ago49:14

49:14

This episode explores how sometimes coaching becomes merely an expert leader using coaching language to drive a narrow self-serving agenda. We talk about this anti-pattern and look for better approaches to coaching others. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as…

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Achieving innovation and incorporating innovation strategies | Scale-Up Forum 1:27:05

1+ y ago1:27:05

1:27:05

The Scale-Up Forum is a peer-to-peer network for ambitious scaling up businesses in Greater Manchester. It gives businesses at all stages of the scale up journey the opportunity to share experiences, challenges and lessons learnt for mutual business benefit. Launched in 2018, it provides a platform for businesses in the scale up phase to gain insig…

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Audit and Regulatory Reform – Implications for the Profession | Original Thinking Podcast 1:34:31

1+ y ago1:34:31

1:34:31

Audit in the UK is in transition, with major reform and increased regulation being planned by the Government and the Financial Reporting Council. This episode with ICEAW Manchester and Alliance MBS will give the business community the opportunity to feedback to the government and to comment on the proposed reforms. This episode will also look to hi…

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The Voltage Effect: How to Make Good Ideas Great and Great Ideas Scale | Original Thinking Podcast 58:11

1+ y ago58:11

58:11

In this Original Thinking podcast we will be joined by John List, Kenneth C. Griffin Distinguished Service Professor in Economics at the University of Chicago, who will be discussing his book 'The Voltage Effect: How to Make Good Ideas Great and Great Ideas Scale'. The Voltage Effect: How to Make Good Ideas Great and Great Ideas Scale The premise b…

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Agile Transformation Strategies 51:01

1+ y ago51:01

51:01

This episode explores people's go-to strategies for an Agile transition within a company. We also examine what works well with those strategies, and we work to understand the key gaps. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore topics related to Agile. F…

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Knowledge and Data-Driven Decision Making | Original Thinking Webinar 55:06

1+ y ago55:06

55:06

This event is hosted by Yu-Wang Chen, Professor in Decision Sciences and Business Analytics at Alliance Manchester Business School. Knowledge and Data-Driven Decision Making Data-driven decision making is the practice of using data to support decision making, and it becomes more widely recognised with the development of decision science, data scien…

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Teal Organization and its fit inside Agile. Plus, Agile metrics 47:49

1+ y ago47:49

47:49

In this episode, we explore how Teal organization theory fits inside Agile. Is this a model that more companies should use along with Agile? Also, by popular demand, we are talking again about Agile metrics. Come explore these topics along with the ACN community. Join Hendrik Esser, Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Ray Arell, and all…

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Impediments 53:03

1+ y ago53:03

53:03

This episode explores impediments and what we can do about them. Join Hendrik Esser, Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore the topics. If you want to join us for the next live recording, please visit AgileCoachingNetwork.org. (00:00) Introduction (03:15) Impediments (5…

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What would you have done differently? 53:44

2y ago53:44

53:44

In this episode, we explore with what you know today what you would have done differently in your Agile Coaching. Would you have put a strong infancies on culture or perhaps a given Agile method? Perhaps you would have done something else. Come explore the topic along with the ACN community. Join Hendrik Esser, Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Dia…

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