Best Troubleshooting Agile Podcasts (2024)

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Toyota Kata Part I 7:18

2h ago7:18

7:18

Boost team results by measuring carefully and using consistent methods to move toward your goal–with “scientific thinking”. In this episode of Troubleshooting Agile, Squirrel and Jeffrey discuss quality and delivery the Toyota Way.Links:- Toyota Kata: https://public.websites.umich.edu/~jmondisa/TK/Homepage.html- Gemba: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki…

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Technical Shame 16:17

1h ago16:17

16:17

Too ashamed of your outdated tech to ask for help with it or touch the ancient code? 70s heartthrob Barry Manilow has the cure for your "technical shame" - Squirrel and Jeffrey explain why on this episode of Troubleshooting Agile.Links:- Barry Manilow Effect paper: https://www.psychologyib.com/uploads/1/1/7/5/11758934/the_spotlight_effect_-_ib_psyc…

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Talking Detection Dogs with Adee Schoon Pt 2 52:46

16h ago52:46

52:46

What to listen for: “So I think dog training is almost 90% thinking and preparing, and 10% working with your dog.” Two of our three hosts, Robin Greubel and Stacy Barnett sit down for part 2 with Adee Schoon, an expert in the detection field with over three decades of experience, to explore her diverse and groundbreaking projects. What happens when…

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500 Maps 18:57

3d ago18:57

18:57

Stop trying to control what your software does! Instead, invite surprising answers from users that lead to amazing product innovations. This episode of Troubleshooting Agile features a lesson from 18th-century Spain via Elan Ullendorf.Links:- 500 maps article by Elan Ullendorff: https://escapethealgorithm.substack.com/p/should-this-be-a-map-or-500-…

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Aporia 10:33

10d ago10:33

10:33

Being puzzled is the first step to genuine questions and real learning. Join your hosts Squirrel and Jeffrey to discover why execs like you need more “aporia” to understand your teams and lead them effectively, on this episode of Troubleshooting Agile.Links:- Aporia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aporia- Derrida: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacqu…

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Things You're Allowed to Do 11:21

20d ago11:21

11:21

You’re allowed to do much more than you think, including working outside your team, disappointing others (helpfully), or learning things that aren’t on your business card. On this episode, we continue our theme of agency with inspiring ideas from a listener email.Links:- Things You're Allowed to Do: https://milan.cvitkovic.net/writing/things_youre_…

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Learning Agency, Part II 17:29

27d ago17:29

17:29

Successful experiments with negative results are a vital part of learning to have agency. Discover how to fail for success on this episode of Troubleshooting Agile with our guest. Sammy Hath: Links:- https://hath.blog/posts/hire/- https://hath.blog/posts/cultivating-destroying-agency/- Failing for Success: https://failingforsuccess.substack.com- Ta…

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Talking Detection Dogs with Adee Schoon Pt 1 59:19

25d ago59:19

59:19

What to listen for: In this episode of K9 Detection Collaborative, Our hosts Robin Greubel and Stacy Barnett sit down with Adee Schoon, an expert in the detection field with over three decades of experience, to explore her diverse and groundbreaking projects. Prepare to be fascinated by Adee’s incredible journey, from her early days researching sce…

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Learning Agency, Part 1 20:52

1M ago20:52

20:52

"Agency" "empowerment" "accountability" can be empty promises to your tech team, or real skills you can learn. In this episode, Squirrel and Jeffrey are joined by “competent minion” Sammy Hath to discuss how to solve difficult problems.Links:- https://hath.blog/posts/hire/- https://hath.blog/posts/cultivating-destroying-agency/- Message to Garcia e…

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Learning from Prediction Markets 21:20

1M ago21:20

21:20

Fast feedback to executives on whether executing the HiPPO (Highest Paid Person's Opinion) actually made your software more profitable. Get answers on how and why "prediction markets" speed up learning, on this episode of Troubleshooting Agile, with Douglas Squirrel and Jeffrey Fredrick. Links:- Manifest prediction markets conference: https://www.m…

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Troubleshooting Your Detection Chain 47:58

1M ago47:58

47:58

What to listen for: Today, Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing address a common concern among handlers: what to do if your dog is having trouble finding the source of an odor during a training search. First thing’s first: “Your dog is just giving you information. It’s not personal. They don’t have it out for you!” Fixing this problem sta…

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Get Your Reps In 18:32

2M ago18:32

18:32

Frequent repetition and practice doesn't constitute micromanagement, if done well: it reinforces accountability and alignment. Tune in to this episode of Troubleshooting Agile to find out how and why you and your tech team need daily rehearsal and feedback, with your hosts, Squirrel and Jeffrey.Links:- Toyota Kata Practice Guide: https://theleanthi…

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Keeping Score With Cash 16:29

2M ago16:29

16:29

Getting users to love your product isn't enough. Somebody needs to give you rectangular pictures of kings and presidents in exchange for it. Join your hosts, Squirrel and Jeffrey for product pitfalls and how to avoid them, on this episode of Troubleshooting Agile.Links:- Squirrel's tweet: https://twitter.com/douglassquirrel/status/17914386690704265…

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Functional Agility and All its Benefits 51:35

2M ago51:35

51:35

What to listen for: "Physical agility gives them some mental agility too, and so it's giving them that well-exercised brain, and then that's helping them make decisions, helping them solve problems." Today, our hosts Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing break down the components and applications of functional agility. They offer a roadmap…

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Farming not Gardening 16:02

2M ago16:02

16:02

If you or your tech leaders are exhausted from tracking an overwhelming number of individual tickets, features, or products, you're gardening when you should be farming. On this episode of Troubleshooting Agile, Squirrel and Jeffrey give their insights on how to manage whole "flocks" of engineers and customers.Links:- Briefing and Back Briefing : h…

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The Importance of Setting Hides 59:03

2M ago59:03

59:03

What to listen for: “When you have that young dog, don’t put out that super hard hide. You don’t have that reinforcement history.” Our hosts Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing discuss one of the most crucial elements of canine nosework: hide placement! Listen in as the Dames of Detection walk us through what we need to consider regardin…

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Root Causes 21:57

3M ago21:57

21:57

You've never been in a plane crash because accident investigations are blameless, but do you know how to run a blame-free postmortem? Timelines, timeboxes, and more ways to learn from disasters before they happen, when you join Squirrel and Jeffrey on this episode of Troubleshooting Agile.Links:- Airline Safety article - https://asteriskmag.com/iss…

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War and Peace 17:31

3M ago17:31

17:31

When disaster looms and results are immediate, joint design really shines by driving informed, prompt, unpopular decisions. Learn how to keep your decision process when all about you are losing theirs, with your hosts, Squirrel and Jeffrey,Links:- Horowitz on wartime vs peacetime: https://a16z.com/peacetime-ceo-wartime-ceo/- Squirrel decisiveness s…

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How Do You Define Success?!!? 48:53

3M ago48:53

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What to listen for: “Success is the joy that we have with our dogs and the relationships that we're building.” Ever wondered how small victories can pave the way to grand achievements with your canine companion? Our hosts Robin Greubel, Crystal Wing, and Stacy Barnett, come together for an insightful discussion on the nature of success in canine de…

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Message to Garcia 12:32

3M ago12:32

12:32

Is your timid tech team constantly seeking direction and second-guessing themselves? Improvement is possible - if you create frequent accountability. Discover how your team can get a "message to Garcia", by tuning in this episode of Troubleshooting Agile.Links:- Patrick McKenzie tweet: https://twitter.com/patio11/status/1781424185094402558- Sammy (…

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Falsifying for Fun and Profit 19:39

3M ago19:39

19:39

The Imperial Japanese Navy and Borland Software made the same strategic mistake: testing hypotheses but ignoring negative results. Join your hosts, Squirrel and Jeffrey to discover what they missed and how you can make falsification work for you on this episode of Troubleshooting Agile.Links:- Shattered Sword: http://www.shatteredswordbook.com/- Bo…

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Being Coached Hard to Advance Your Training 53:53

3M ago53:53

53:53

What to listen for: “My job as a coach is not to identify your destination, but your goal, and to help you identify and remove roadblocks to your goal.” Today, our hosts Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing unearth valuable lessons from coaching humans that handlers can apply when training canine companions. They talk about what it means …

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Working With Eeyore 19:00

4M ago19:00

19:00

Do you have an "Eeyore" in your technology team, for whom it's all thorns and no roses? Can you help them to be more Tigger.. and would you even want to? Join Squirrel and Jeffrey as they discuss pessimism and burnout on this episode of Troubleshooting Agile.Links:- Eeyore & Tigger: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Winnie-the-Pooh_characters- …

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Why Didn't They Just... 14:16

4M ago14:16

14:16

Mistakes are only obvious looking backwards, looking forwards, they seem like good ideas. On this episode of Troubleshooting Agile, Squirrel and Jeffrey discuss why they encourage meaningful errors that lead to learning and how a negative result is a sign of a successful experiment.Links:- Retrospective Coherence: https://www.chriscorrigan.com/park…

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All things Area Search/Live Find SAR 53:56

3M ago53:56

53:56

What to listen for: “We're dealing with a dog who has its own set of motivators. And so we just need to always be conscious of the fact that we can reinforce at any point along the chain.” Unleash the power of your canine's nose and transform your four-legged friend into a search-and-rescue superhero with insights from our hosts, Robin Greubel, Sta…

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Agile is Dead? 15:38

4M ago15:38

15:38

Agile is dead, but does anyone care? Cynefin tells us that we should be watching the slope of improvement, not aiming for a mythical "best practice". Squirrel and Jeffrey discuss why agile is irrelevant, on this episode of the (ironically named) Troubleshooting Agile podcast.Links:- Ubiquitous Language: https://martinfowler.com/bliki/UbiquitousLang…

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The Agile Software 14:42

4M ago14:42

14:42

Has "adopting Jira" become the definition of "being agile"? If so, Squirrel says he’ll find another line of work! Tune in to hear Squirrel and Jeffrey's discussion on using the right tools for certain and uncertain environments, on this episode of Troubleshooting Agile.- Squirrel’s Jira tweet: https://x.com/douglassquirrel/status/176753616579037628…

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How Do You Define Struggle? 50:14

4M ago50:14

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What to listen for: How do you define “struggle” in dog training? Today, our hosts, the Dames of Detection, Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing are breaking down just that, sharing potent personal stories that will shift your perspective on canine learning curves. Together, they probe the gap between expectation and reality, dissecting h…

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(De)Centralisation Dilemmas 14:25

5M ago14:25

14:25

Build centralised, standard structures for your tech only when you're sure the terrain isn't moving under your feet and stable software is no guarantee against market avalanches. This week’s episode is all about centralisation and decentralisation, with your hosts, Squirrel and Jeffrey.Links:- Wardley Mapping: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wardley_…

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The Async-First Playbook 33:32

5M ago33:32

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Cancel your standup and record your decisions in writing, not conversations. This week on Troubleshooting Agile, Collaborations Expert and Author, Sumeet Moghe joins Squirrel and Jeffrey to explore "async-first" software development.Links:- Sumeet Moghe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sumeetmoghe/ and https://www.asyncagile.org/- The Async-First Playb…

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Bomb Dog Research, Odor Purity, and Research Update with Dr. Lauryn DeGreeff, Dr. Michele Maughan and Jenna Gadberry 1:12:50

4M ago1:12:50

1:12:50

What to listen for: Our hosts Robin Greubel and Stacy Barnett dive headfirst into the high-stakes world of canine explosive detection with an esteemed panel of experts, Dr. Lauryn DeGreeff, Dr. Michele Maughan, and Jenna Gadberry. As they dissect the complexities of non-detonable canine training aids, you'll get a rare behind-the-scenes look at the…

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Classic Blunders 21:49

5M ago21:49

21:49

Go ahead and bravely demand the next feature right after the completion of the last! This week on Troubleshooting Agile, Squirrel tells us why he likes to be more demanding than Kent Beck.Links:- Kent Beck: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kent_Beck- Tidy First: https://tidyfirst.substack.com/p/tidy-first-in-one-page- Extreme Programming: https://en.w…

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Greatest Hits: Learning Loops 23:40

5M ago23:40

23:40

This week on Troubleshooting Agile, we bring you a bumper edition of 2022’s Summer Shorts - Learning Loops. Taking iterative development to heart, Squirrel and Jeffrey discuss six learning loop topics in less than five minutes each. Join us to learn about:- Basic daily learning loops- Weekly planning- Elephant Carpaccio- Walking the board- Retrospe…

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Martha Hoffman Reflections - 5000 Hour Eyes and Kindness 48:30

5M ago48:30

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What to listen for: Our hosts reflect on the two-episode series (#102, #103) with Martha Hoffman. From the observant gaze that discerns the subtlest of animal signals to the challenges shorter dogs face in detection work, they uncover the profound connection between keen observation and effective communication with our canine companions. This episo…

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No Vehicles in the Park 21:40

6M ago21:40

21:40

"Scope" and "requirements" for software rely on a common understanding of basic concepts like "vehicles" or "names" but humans have no idea how to nail down those ideas. Join your host Squirrel and Jeffrey to find out why, and what to do about it, on this episode of Troubleshooting Agile.Links:- No Vehicles in the Park game: https://novehiclesinthe…

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MythBusting: Obedience to Odor, +R Placement, and Using the Word Always/Never 1:06:06

5M ago1:06:06

1:06:06

What to listen for: “The odor that they get reinforced for may not be the odor that you think you’re reinforcing. So, odor obedience is starting by building (in my mind) a reinforcement system.” Unlock the secrets behind the incredible resolve of detection dogs to seek out the right scent in any situation. From bounding into untamed thicket to swim…

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Tindallgrams 22:35

6M ago22:35

22:35

One guy you've never heard of kept the Apollo moonshot on track - by holding great meetings and taking super notes. Do your ADRs and Notion pages measure up? We’re talking Bill Tindall and the Tindallgram on today's episode of Troubleshooting Agile with your hosts, Squirrel and Jeffrey. (Some editing snafus mean no intro/outro music this week, but …

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Teal Data Science 27:16

6M ago27:16

27:16

How can your organisation be simultaneously fast and collaborative? Foster willingness to fail successfully and collaboratively, while applying strong leadership and accountability. Find out why and how on this episode of Troubleshooting Agile with your hosts, Squirrel and Jeffrey.Links:- Teal Organisations book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reinv…

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Martha Hoffman: Bali Dogs and 5000 Hours of Observation Pt. 2 45:57

6M ago45:57

45:57

What to listen for: Join in as K9 Detection Collaborative hosts Robin Greubel and Crystal Wing continue their conversation with Martha Hoffman, delving into the nuanced world of dog training around the world! They discuss the unique insights gained from working with various dog breeds in bite sports. Listen in as they tackle the intricate topic of …

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One- and Two-Way Doors 14:20

6M ago14:20

14:20

How can you do risky experiments even in the most risk-averse organisations? Find the answers on this week’s episode as Squirrel and Jeffrey discuss the value of two-way doors and reversible decisions for your tech team and your product.Links: - Jeff Bezos on Doors: https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/amazon-founder-jeff-bezos-this-is-how-successful-peo…

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Martha Hoffman: Bali Dogs and 5000 Hours of Observation Pt. 1 50:46

6M ago50:46

50:46

What to listen for: The Dames of Detection, are joined by Martha Hoffman, who is acclaimed for her work with the San Francisco SPCA in training rescue dogs as service animals. Martha unravels the mysteries behind canine temperaments suitable for service work, focusing on the essential trait of positive sound reactivity. As Robin, Crystal, and Marth…

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Practical Slowification 20:21

6M ago20:21

20:21

You know investing in skills or tech advancements will speed you up, but how to make it happen? Convincing your boss is all kinds of wrong! On this week’s episode of Troubleshooting Agile we discuss why and what works better, with your hosts Squirrel and Jeffrey.Links: - Gene Kim, Wiring the Winning Organization: https://myresources.itrevolution.co…

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Tinkering and Creativity in Training 59:14

6M ago59:14

59:14

What to listen for: “I look at the dog and if something goes wrong I say, ‘Thank you for the information.’ As dog trainers, we modify behavior and in order to modify behavior we have to be able to take good data.” Our hosts Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing explore the intricate dance of dog training, where the art of tinkering plays a…

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Butterfly Ideas 13:49

7M ago13:49

13:49

Use a shared language to ensure good ideas for your product or team aren't crushed before they get a chance to live. Inspired by Elizabeth Van Nostrand’s article, Jeffrey and Squirrel discuss the concept of “Butterfly Ideas,” on this episode of Troubleshooting Agile.Links:- Butterfly Ideas: https://acesounderglass.com/2022/02/04/butterfly-ideas/- W…

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100 Episodes In and Collaboration is Still the Key 56:56

6M ago56:56

56:56

What to listen for: "I appreciate the fact that our little collaborative thing has allowed us to have some of these really, really hard conversations in a public format." Welcome to episode 100 of the K9 Detection Collaborative with the Dames of Detection themselves - Robin Greubel, Stacy Barnett, and Crystal Wing! It feels like just yesterday when…

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ChatGPT Teaches Us About Conversations 16:17

7M ago16:17

16:17

ChatGPT is a boring writer, but can be a fantastic teacher. This week on Troubleshooting agile, we discuss how you can use AI language models to learn how to have difficult conversations with colleagues and disappoint them helpfully, with your hosts, Squirrel and Jeffrey.Links:Roger Schwarz's Ted and Paula conversation: in https://cdn.csu.edu.au/__…

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Reflections on 2023 1:01:29

6M ago1:01:29

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What to listen for: "As a trainer, no matter what you're doing with your training or where you are, what level you are, how advanced you are, how new you are, whatever, it should always be about growth because if you're not growing, you're stagnating.” In this episode of K9 Detection Collaborative, we’re treated to the return of all three of the Da…

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Building a Platform Under Pressure 17:44

7M ago17:44

17:44

Incompatible regulations, competing customers - this week, a listener in a government IT agency tells us about his team's difficult challenges. Jeffrey and I recommend a (difficult!) path to platform success on this episode of Troubleshooting Agile.Links:- Books by Gene Kim: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/328437.Gene_Kim---------------------…

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Questions From the Crowd - Winter 2023 Pt 2 55:03

7M ago55:03

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What to listen for: “How well does the dog actually understand target odor? Part of the issue is that we think we've taught the dog to alert on a birch container. But in some cases, if you don't train with distractions enough, for instance, the dog is going to alert on what they think is just the non-empty box. So what you think you’re training may…

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Gene Kim on Winning Organisations Part III: Simplification & Amplification 26:43

7M ago26:43

26:43

Phoenix Project author, Gene Kim, is back on Troubleshooting Agile to discuss the groundbreaking theories of organizational management described in his new book, Wiring the Winning Organization. In this episode (part three of three), Gene discusses how and why you should be "simplifying” and “amplifying" in your DevOps team.Links: - Wiring the Winn…

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