Bob Galen and Josh Anderson use their decades of coaching experience to power your organization's need for agility and scale. If our 200+ episodes don't have what you need, ask us a question and we'll help you out! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
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Sustainable Xagility™ - board & executive c-suite agility for the organization's direction of travel
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John interviews leading executives and top folks from agility. The truth is that agility can't be bought in a box. Take the hard road, be the best, not the rest. Try "re-wilded" Product Management, DevOps, Lean/Agile for the c-suite. Let's connect: https://x-agility.com https://orderlydisruption.com https://kanbanguides.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncolemanagilitychef/ https://www.instagram.com/johncolemanagilitychef/ https://www.youtube.com/JohnColemanagilitychef https://twitter.com/J ...
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Lord Ashcroft's polling team travel the US to find out how voters feel about the president the parties, the issues, and the midterm elections. Listen to voters in their own words, and Lord Ashcroft's interviews with key figures on the American political scene.
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Launchtime is a podcast focussing on the Dutch innovation community. It’s a 30 min long show that is perfect for a lunch break! Made for startups, corporates, enthusiasts and visionaries. It’s about the beginning of something new. Hence the name Launchtime.
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Achieving Test Automation Excellence: Leadership Strategies with Paul Merrill
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Josh Anderson and Bob Galen are joined by guest Paul Merrill, founder of Beaufort Fairmont, which specializes in test automation and consulting. Paul shares his journey from software engineer to entrepreneur, highlighting his passion for test automation and leadership. The discussion delves into challenges in test automation, the importance of lead…
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Untrapping Product Teams: Insights from David Pereira
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In this episode hosts Bob Galen and Josh Anderson sit down with recent author and product management expert David Pereira. The discussion centers on David's journey from a software engineer in Brazil to a product manager in Germany. David shares his experiences, challenges, and the pivotal moments that led him to write his book, 'Untrapping Product…
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Stop the Insanity: 10 Agile Practices to Stick a Fork In
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In this episode, Bob and Josh discuss common agile practices that teams often overdo. They dive into the complexities and unnecessary implementations in architecture, excessive focus on overdone backlogs, and the pitfalls of over-customizing tools like JIRA. They also critique the abundance of agile certifications, the mismanagement of change, and …
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The Agile Alignment Guide: Uniting Teams and Leaders
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Episode 32 sees hosts Bob Galen and Josh Anderson tackling the pervasive issue of misalignment within organizations, particularly in agile settings. They dissect how misalignment between team intentions and leadership measurements can hinder productivity and morale. The episode provides an in-depth discussion on identifying, addressing, and prevent…
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Strategic Sprint Reviews: How to Boost Team Morale and Stakeholder Buy-In
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Bob Galen and Josh Anderson delve into the transformative potential of sprint reviews. They explore how these sessions can be more than mere progress checks, emphasizing their role in stakeholder engagement, team motivation, and strategic alignment. The episode provides actionable insights into conducting effective reviews that captivate and educat…
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Are You Sabotaging Your Leadership? Time Management Blunders to Correct
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In the enlightening Episode 30 of The Meta-Cast Podcast, hosts Bob Galen and Josh Anderson dive deep into the common time mismanagement issues faced by leaders. They discuss the typical areas where leaders waste time and contrast these with where they should ideally invest their efforts to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. The episode offers v…
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Top Ten Leadership Blunders and How to Fix Them
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In this insightful episode, hosts Bob Galen and Josh Anderson delve into common pitfalls that leaders encounter and provide practical solutions for recovery. They candidly share personal experiences and offer valuable advice on how to recognize and correct these errors, ensuring that listeners leave with actionable strategies to enhance their leade…
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The Single Most Important Trait of Great Leaders
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In the thought-provoking episode "The Single Most Important Trait of Great Leaders," Bob Galen and Josh Anderson delve deep into the essence of what makes a truly effective leader in the realm of Agile and beyond. They discuss how self-reflection is not just beneficial but crucial for leaders who aspire to not only manage but inspire and drive genu…
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5 Ways To Cultivate Support and Inclusion in Remote Work Environments
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In this pivotal episode of The Meta-Cast Podcast, titled "5 Ways To Cultivate Support and Inclusion in Remote Work Environments," hosts Josh Anderson and Bob Galen delve into the nuances of fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, especially when operating remotely. They explore essential strategies such as effective onboarding, the …
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Overcoming the Epidemic of Failed Sprints
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In this thought-provoking episode of The Meta-Cast, hosts Josh Anderson and Bob Galen tackle the pervasive issue of failed sprints in Agile project management. The discussion opens with Josh's frustration over repeatedly seeing teams struggle with sprint failures, describing it as a "global epidemic." Both hosts debate the definition of a 'failed s…
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Mastering Technical Debt: Strategies for Sustainable Software Development
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In Season 2, Episode 25 of The Meta-Cast Podcast, hosts Josh Anderson and Bob Galen engage in a deep dive into the challenges and strategies surrounding technical debt in software development. The episode unpacks the inevitability of technical debt, its impact on team morale, and the necessity of pragmatic management over elimination. The discussio…
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Consent-Based Leadership with Jessica Katz
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In Episode 24, The Meta-Cast Podcast delves into the innovative concept of poly labor and the importance of consent-based leadership. Jessica Katz, a leader, entrepreneur, and advocate for ethical workplace culture, joins hosts Josh Anderson and Bob Galen to explore how embracing whole humans and understanding complex people systems can transform o…
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Transforming Product Leadership: Insights from Christopher Lee
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In Episode 23, The Meta-Cast Podcast delves into the intricacies of product leadership and the hurdles organizations face in fostering effective leadership dynamics. Guest Christopher Lee, a seasoned product management coach, alongside hosts Josh Anderson and Bob Galen, explores the common pitfalls where leaders misattribute issues to their teams r…
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Navigating Deadlines in Agile: Strategies for Success
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In Season 2, Episode 22, Josh Anderson and Bob Galen tackle the contentious issue of handling project deadlines within an Agile framework. They address the common misconception that dates are inherently problematic in Agile environments, arguing instead for the necessity and reality of deadlines in business. Through a lively discussion, they explor…
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Compassionate Leadership: The Journey Towards Understanding
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In this episode, Bob Galen and Josh Anderson, alongside discussions on personal challenges, explore the profound impact of compassion in leadership. They delve into self-compassion as a foundational element and how understanding personal and team challenges can lead to a more empathetic leadership approach. The episode emphasizes the importance of …
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Unlocking Leadership Strength Through Vulnerability
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Season 2, Episode 20 of The Meta-Cast Podcast, features hosts Bob Galen, Josh Anderson, and guest Davidson Hang discussing vulnerability's pivotal role in leadership. They delve into personal stories, the impact of admitting weaknesses, and how vulnerability fosters a culture of trust and growth. The episode emphasizes that leaders embracing vulner…
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John Turner & Nigel Thurlow on “The Flow System Playbook”, deductive, inductive & abductive reasoning, the OODA loop and distributed leadership
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This week, I am joined by the authors of "The Flow System Playbook" authors John Turner and Nigel Thurlow, to discuss what inspired the book and how to get the best value out of it. We covered: The background of the book and those which it is in memory of Clarifying the problem and ill-defined problems, getting clarity on your objectives What inspi…
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Positivity as a Leadership Responsibility
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In Episode 19, "Positivity as a Leadership Responsibility," Bob Galen and Josh Anderson discuss the critical role of positivity in leadership. They emphasize the importance of leaders maintaining a positive outlook to influence their team, culture, and organization effectively. The hosts explore strategies for embodying positivity, even on challeng…
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