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Mastering Agility

Sander Dur and Jim Sammons

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Welcome to 'Mastering Agility,' the podcast where we explore the dynamic world of agility in business, technology, and personal development. In an ever-evolving landscape, agility is not just a buzzword; it's a mindset, a strategy, and a way of life. Join us as we dive deep into the principles of agile methodologies, uncovering the secrets of Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and beyond. But we don't stop there. We'll also investigate how businesses can adapt and thrive in today's fast-paced world, shari ...
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Summary The conversation covers karaoke, the Finnish Agile community, bad agile practices, agile transformations, fear, and personal advice. Sander Dur and his guests Sally and Aley Sloley discuss their dislike for karaoke and share stories about karaoke experiences. They praise the Finnish Agile community for their commitment and investment in cre…
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The conversation revolves around the concept of value and its various interpretations. The hosts discuss the importance of defining and measuring value, the role of quality in delivering value, and the challenges faced by organizations in prioritizing value. They also touch on the impact of short-sightedness, the rise of disruptive competitors, and…
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Summary In this episode, David shares his experience of writing his book 'Untrapping Product Teams' and discusses the challenges and traps that product teams often face. He talks about the importance of resilience and a growth mindset for product managers. David emphasizes the need for a balance between discovery and delivery, stating that discover…
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In this conversation, the Sander Dur and Jose Casal discuss finding happiness in everyday life and the importance of incremental achievements. They also explore the role of leaders as organizational gardeners and the need to create environments for people to thrive. The definition of business agility is examined, along with the future of Agile and …
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SummaryIn this conversation, Anthony shares his insights on happiness and its impact on individuals and teams. He discusses the challenges he faced in his life and how he overcame them to find happiness. Anthony emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, empathy, and a positive mindset in fostering happiness. He also introduces the concept of th…
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Summary In this conversation, Jim, Sander, and their guest Yuval discuss various topics including SAFE, lean portfolio management, and OKRs. They explore the misconceptions and polarizing nature of SAFE, the difference between a traditional PMO and a lean portfolio, and the challenges of managing different ways of working within a global organizati…
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Summary In this conversation, Sander Dur and Agavni Jessaijan discuss her diverse creative skills and her journey to self-employment. They explore the importance of communication and the belief that everything is possible. Agavni shares her experiences as an entrepreneur and the challenges she faced during the pandemic. They also discuss her partic…
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Summary In this conversation, Fred reflects on his experience speaking at Scan Agile and shares his biggest lesson learned. He also discusses the Agile Coaching Growth Wheel and the need for unifying standards in the agile coaching profession. The conversation explores the difference between agile coaches and scrum masters and the importance of the…
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Summary Denise discusses the concept of product operations and its role in helping product managers make faster and better quality decisions. Product operations involves providing PMs with the necessary inputs and support to set strategy, prioritize, create roadmaps, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders. It differs from traditional agile a…
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Summary The conversation explores the overuse of the phrase 'it depends' and the importance of providing context and honesty in responses. The speakers discuss the value of understanding the starting point and the direction one is moving in. They also emphasize the need to optimize for value rather than efficiency and consider the broader impacts a…
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Summary Evelien Hölsken, founder of the Free A GIrl Foundation, discusses her work to end sexual exploitation of children. She shares her journey from a commercial background to the nonprofit sector and explains how she was inspired to start her own foundation. Evelien discusses the challenges of fundraising and the need for transparency in the non…
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Summary In this conversation, Joe Krebs joins us at the ScanAgile24 conference in Helsinki. He discusses the concept of Agile Kata and its role in continuous improvement. He shares his passion for this topic and how it originated from his experience with agile transformations. Joe emphasizes the importance of challenging existing processes and habi…
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Summary This conversation explores the concept of empathy and its importance in various contexts. Esther Derby gives valuable insights into defining empathy, the possibility of having too much empathy, and practical tips for practicing empathy. The conversation also delves into the role of empathy in product design, overcoming barriers to empathy, …
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Summary In this conversation, Amber shares insights on leading change and higher performance within teams. She emphasizes the importance of inspiring action rather than commanding action, drawing parallels between sports teams and product development teams. Amber also discusses the power of debriefing and learning from failure, as well as the need …
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The conversation explores the concept of simplicity and its challenges in various contexts. It delves into the importance of feedback, organizational and cultural change, and the friction between doing the thing right and doing the right thing. The difficulty of simplicity is discussed, along with the power of simple solutions. The conversation exp…
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Summary In this conversation, Sander and Don discuss their journey in public speaking and share their experiences and insights. They talk about how they started doing public speaking, the challenges they faced, and the lessons they learned along the way. They emphasize the importance of having a supportive network, being open to feedback, and conti…
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Summary In this episode, Goiko shares his experiences and insights on visualizing specifications, writing Specification by Example, and solving communication problems in software development. He discusses the challenges and patterns in the adoption of Spec by Example and the importance of identifying bottlenecks and visualizing problems. Goiko also…
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SummaryIn this conversation, David Ash discusses his book, The Agile Enterprise, and his experiences applying Agile principles across companies. He shares his initial hesitation about writing the book and his journey of self-discovery and overcoming imposter syndrome. David emphasizes the importance of leaders who think differently and the need for…
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Summary In this conversation, Sander Dur and his guests discuss the biggest lessons learned during the week and the importance of user feedback in the release strategy. They introduce Scrum Match, a platform that connects companies with true Scrum Masters who can deliver business value. They highlight the need for true Scrum Masters who can use Scr…
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Summary The conversation explores various aspects of pricing strategies, including benefits framing, pricing orientations, value-based pricing, and the challenges associated with it. The importance of regularly reviewing pricing and making incremental changes is emphasized. The fear of pricing conversations and risk mitigation strategies are discus…
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Summary In this conversation, Sander, Jim and their guest Fred Deichler discuss various topics related to public speaking, conferences, and agile practices. They explore the importance of creating a positive work environment and advocating for clear direction and autonomy in teams. Fred shares his journey as a speaker and the nervousness he still e…
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Summary In this conversation, Becky Savill discusses her recently launched book and the importance of workplace learning for humans. She shares her experience of unpacking the physical copy of her book and the pride she felt in achieving this milestone. Becky emphasizes the need for self-directed learning and the limitations of traditional learning…
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Summary In this conversation, Teresa Torres discusses the importance of product discovery and how it differs from product development. She emphasizes the need to focus on building the right things and highlights the value of talking to customers regularly. Torres provides practical tips for engaging customers in the discovery process, including how…
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SummaryThe conversation covers topics such as dealing with remote teams, clear communication in remote work, the future of remote work, managing information overload, maintaining structure in communication tools, the importance of facilitation in meetings, balancing autonomy and alignment, the danger of focusing on shiny new tools, the shift from o…
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Summary In this second part of the conversation, Jim and Sander discuss their holiday plans and reflect on the highlights of the podcast in 2023. They also share their dream guests for future episodes and discuss the importance of understanding root causes in problem-solving. They explore how Scrum Masters can help teams become more effective and t…
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SummaryIn this conversation, Jim and Sander discuss their holiday plans and reflect on the highlights of the podcast in 2023. They also share their dream guests for future episodes and discuss the importance of understanding root causes in problem-solving. They explore how Scrum Masters can help teams become more effective and the need to build env…
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In this conversation, Dave Snowden discusses various topics related to complexity, agility, and decision-making. He shares his experiences with travel and speaking engagements, emphasizing the importance of listening to the audience and adapting his presentations accordingly. Dave highlights patterns and cynicism in the Agile community, cautioning …
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For questions or requests that you would like us to check on, please drop a message on LinkedIn or join the Mastering Agility Discord community! Participate as an audience member Mastering Agility Mural Mastering Agility merch Sander Dur Sander Dur is a Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org, podcast host of Mastering Agility, Professional Scrum M…
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For questions or requests that you would like us to check on, please drop a message on LinkedIn or join the Mastering Agility Discord community! Participate as an audience member Mastering Agility Mural Mastering Agility merch Sander Dur Sander Dur is a Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org, podcast host of Mastering Agility, Professional Scrum M…
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For questions or requests that you would like us to check on, please drop a message on LinkedIn or join the Mastering Agility Discord community! Participate as an audience member Mastering Agility Mural Mastering Agility merch Sander Dur Sander Dur is a Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org, podcast host of Mastering Agility, Professional Scrum M…
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For questions or requests that you would like us to check on, please drop a message on LinkedIn or join the Mastering Agility Discord community! Participate as an audience member Mastering Agility Mural Mastering Agility merch Sander Dur Sander Dur is a Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org, podcast host of Mastering Agility, Professional Scrum M…
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For questions or requests that you would like us to check on, please drop a message on LinkedIn or join the Mastering Agility Discord community! Participate as an audience member Mastering Agility Mural Mastering Agility merch Sander Dur Sander Dur is a Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org, podcast host of Mastering Agility, Professional Scrum M…
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For questions or requests that you would like us to check on, please drop a message on LinkedIn or join the Mastering Agility Discord community! Participate as an audience member Mastering Agility Mural Mastering Agility merch Sander Dur Sander Dur is a Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org, podcast host of Mastering Agility, Professional Scrum M…
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For questions or requests that you would like us to check on, please drop a message on LinkedIn or join the Mastering Agility Discord community! Participate as an audience member Mastering Agility Mural Mastering Agility merch Sander Dur Sander Dur is a Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org, podcast host of Mastering Agility, Professional Scrum M…
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For questions or requests that you would like us to check on, please drop a message on LinkedIn or join the Mastering Agility Discord community! Participate as an audience member Mastering Agility Mural Mastering Agility merch Sander Dur Sander Dur is a Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org, podcast host of Mastering Agility, Professional Scrum M…
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For questions or requests that you would like us to check on, please drop a message on LinkedIn or join the Mastering Agility Discord community! Participate as an audience member Mastering Agility Mural Mastering Agility merch Sander Dur Sander Dur is a Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org, podcast host of Mastering Agility, Professional Scrum M…
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For questions or requests that you would like us to check on, please drop a message on LinkedIn or join the Mastering Agility Discord community! Participate as an audience member Mastering Agility Mural Sander Dur Sander Dur is a Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org, podcast host of Mastering Agility, Professional Scrum Master and Lead Agile Con…
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For questions or requests that you would like us to check on, please drop a message on LinkedIn or join the Mastering Agility Discord community! Participate as an audience member Mastering Agility Mural Sander Dur Sander Dur is a Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org, podcast host of Mastering Agility, Professional Scrum Master and Lead Agile Con…
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For questions or requests that you would like us to check on, please drop a message on LinkedIn or join the Mastering Agility Discord community! Participate as an audience member Mastering Agility Mural Sander Dur Sander Dur is a Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org, podcast host of Mastering Agility, Professional Scrum Master and Lead Agile Con…
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For questions or requests that you would like us to check on, please drop a message on LinkedIn or join the Mastering Agility Discord community! Participate as an audience member Mastering Agility Mural Sander Dur Sander Dur is a Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org, podcast host of Mastering Agility, Professional Scrum Master and Lead Agile Con…
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For questions or requests that you would like us to check on, please drop a message on LinkedIn or join the Mastering Agility Discord community! Participate as an audience member Mastering Agility Mural Sander Dur Sander Dur is a Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org, podcast host of Mastering Agility, Professional Scrum Master and Lead Agile Con…
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For questions or requests that you would like us to check on, please drop a message on LinkedIn or join the Mastering Agility Discord community! Participate as an audience member Mastering Agility Mural Tricia Broderick Are you struggling to lead your teams toward success during these chaotic times? Tricia Broderick, co-author of Lead without Blame…
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For questions or requests that you would like us to check on, please drop a message on LinkedIn or join the Mastering Agility Discord community! Participate as an audience member Mastering Agility Mural Tricia Broderick Are you struggling to lead your teams toward success during these chaotic times? Tricia Broderick, co-author of Lead without Blame…
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For questions or requests that you would like us to check on, please drop a message on LinkedIn or join the Mastering Agility Discord community! Participate as an audience member Mastering Agility Mural Sander Dur Sander Dur is a Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org, podcast host of Mastering Agility, Professional Scrum Master and Lead Agile Con…
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For questions or requests that you would like us to check on, please drop a message on LinkedIn or join the Mastering Agility Discord community! Participate as an audience member Mastering Agility Mural Sander Dur Sander Dur is a Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org, podcast host of Mastering Agility, Professional Scrum Master and Lead Agile Con…
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For questions or requests that you would like us to check on, please drop a message on LinkedIn or join the Mastering Agility Discord community! Participate as an audience member Mastering Agility Mural Sander Dur Sander Dur is a Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org, podcast host of Mastering Agility, Professional Scrum Master and Lead Agile Con…
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For questions or requests that you would like us to check on, please drop a message on LinkedIn or join the Mastering Agility Discord community! Mastering Agility Mural Sander Dur (host) Scrum Master, Agile Coach, trainer, and podcast host for ‘Mastering Agility” Sander Dur is a Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org, podcast host of Mastering Agi…
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If you have questions or requests that you would like us to check on, please drop a message on LinkedIn or join the Mastering Agility Discord community! Mastering Agility Mural Sander Dur (host) Scrum Master, Agile Coach, trainer, and podcast host for ‘Mastering Agility” Sander Dur is a Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org, podcast host of Maste…
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Professional Agile Leadership is vastly different from traditional management. In fact, management does not mean leadership by default. However, quite often managers are looked upon to be leaders in an Agile organization, while they are rarely involved. But what should Professional Agile Leadership look like? Join Sander Dur and Joanna Plaskonka to…
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