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The Agile Within

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The Agile Within

Greg Miller, Agile Coach/Speaker/Scrum Master; Mark Metze, Scrum Master

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Admit it... Agile is difficult. Some of the processes (e.g., Scrum, XP, Kanban, etc.) may seem simple, and they are at first blush. Most of us can understand, and even get quite good at the process of Agile (DOING Agile). But what about BEING Agile? This is the other aspect of Agile, which is likely even more difficult to master. In each episode, we'll dive deep into how to BE Agile (through behavior modification, and mindset shifts). We'll help you improve through conversations and shared s ...
 
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The Huddle - Learning from Layoffs 50:27

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Welcome to The Huddle! The Huddle is an every other month episode where Mark and Greg discuss a current topic. These episodes will be published in between episodes that feature a guest. Mark and Greg are big American football fans, and decided to give these episodes this name due to that. In this episode, we discuss the current layoff environment i…
 
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Humble Planning with Maarten Dalmijn 43:04

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Humility! It's not a defined value of Scrum or Agile, but it's an important behavior to exhibit if you want to be successful in Agile. As a matter of fact, if you don't stay humble you may fall into the trap of thinking that you know more than you think you do. This is especially true when planning a piece of development work. In this episode, we t…
 
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My Agile team lacks clarity about the company's direction, and collaboration with leaders is poor. How can value stream mapping help me with Steve Pereira, Founder/CEO at Visible 52:21

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Focus. Clarity. Collaboration. These are all things many agile teams struggle with when attempting to work with company leaders. Old ways linger, and muddy the waters for lasting change. Fortunately, Steve Pereira, our guest in this episode, stopped by to discuss value stream mapping, and how it can shed some light on these issues. If you want to m…
 
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We thought Agile would save the day, and it's just not working out, so now what? with Gil Broza 57:33

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Our guest in this episode is Gil Broza, Gil is founder and principal at 3P Vantage. Close to 100 organizations seeking Agile transformations, makeovers, or improvements have relied on his pragmatic, modern, and respectful support for customizing Agile in their contexts. We chatted with Gil about reasons why companies fail at "going Agile." It is es…
 
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How to tell if your organization is under the allusion of Agility and what you can do about it with Gunther Verheyen 55:03

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In this episode, we chat with the one and only Gunther Verheyen. Gunther has quickly gained worldwide acclaim as a strong proponent of the Scrum Values. The values, and Agile principles for that matter, are often largely overlooked by organizations that choose to adopt Agile for their software delivery method. He is on a quest to instill a more hum…
 
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Scrum Lake Episode 3: What can the lake do for you with Co-creators Ryan Brook and John Albrecht 49:40

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Worldwide appeal! The final episode in this 3 part series on the popular Scrum Lake. Co-creators Ryan and John discuss the appeal and impact of Scrum Lake on so many. It can be dark and murky at the bottom of the lake. But should I be afraid? Maybe. Maybe not. Others are there to see you through it. Oh ... and these guys put me to the test with a c…
 
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Scrum Lake Episode 2: Dive into the values in the Lake with Co-creators Ryan Brook and John Albrecht 39:15

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Diving into the lake! Episode 2 in this 3 part series on the popular Scrum Lake. Co-creators Ryan and John discuss the foundation of Scrum: the values, and empirical theory. We talk about why having a solid bedrock is so important to be successful in an Agile environment. If you've not heard of Scrum Lake until now, you'll want to catch this series…
 
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Scrum Lake Episode 1: The origins of a simple metaphor, and its worldwide appeal with Co-creators Ryan Brook and John Albrecht 58:19

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Just dipping my toe in! Episode 1 in this 3 part series on the popular Scrum Lake. Co-creators Ryan and John discuss why they created it, who it is for, and what all the fuss is about. We discuss how this simple lake metaphor has appealed to many from all over the world, including me. My two UK mates and I have a great time hanging out at the shall…
 
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Behaviors create an Agile Culture with Johanna Rothman 56:24

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Known as the “Pragmatic Manager," Johanna offers frank advice for tough culture problems. In this episode, we chat a bit about her new book, Modern Management Made Easy, a three volume set. Johanna explains why no one's intentions are enough to create an agile culture. Only our behaviors can create that culture. Which behaviors does the environment…
 
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How I changed my behavior to move from Project Manager to Agile with Kevin Williams 55:43

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Doing something one way for a while (or a long, long while) and then changing to another way can be daunting. For some of us, it can feel impossible. Especially if you need to shift your behavior on many levels. In this episode, we talk with my friend, Kevin Williams, who made the successful switch from PM to SM. He'll explain why he made the switc…
 
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I was born for this. The mindset of a Great Servant Leader with Ryan Brook, PSM III/Co-creator of Scrum Lake 42:41

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Are Scrum Masters 'born' or 'made'? There are certain essential skills for a Scrum Master that probably just can't be taught, like empathy, logic, and reason. You are either innately good at them or you are not. If you are not, can you ever be great? Or are you relegated to being just good at it? You can improve, yes, with practice and hard work. A…
 
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Episode 5 of 5 in our series on the Scrum Values: Commitment with Michael Wallace, Pro Scrum Trainer at Improving 37:32

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With episode 5, we wrap up our 5-part series on the Scrum values. Our guest Michael Wallace, PST, discusses commitment, and ties all 5 values together for us. From the team, to the business, we must have this behavior to be successful. So, come along with us on this deep-dive into the Scrum value of commitment. Support the show Thanks for listening…
 
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Episode 4 of 5 in our series on the Scrum Values: Focus for Quality with Michael Wallace, Pro Scrum Trainer at Improving 23:32

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With episode 4, we continue our 5-part series on the Scrum values. Our guest Michael Wallace, PST, helps us discover how focus can lead to better quality. From the team, to the business, we must have this behavior to be successful. So, come along with us on this deep-dive into the Scrum value of focus. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow …
 
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Episode 3 of 5 in our series on the Scrum Values: Lead with Respect with Blake McMillan, Pro Scrum Trainer at Improving 29:26

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With episode 3, we continue our 5-part series on the Scrum values. Our guest Blake McMillan, PST, helps us discover how respect completes the 3-sided triangle of courage, openness, and respect. From the team, to the business, we must have this behavior to be successful. So, come along with us on this deep-dive into the Scrum value of respect. Enjoy…
 
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Episode 2 of 5 in our series on the Scrum Values: How Openness is tied to courage with Blake McMillan, Pro Scrum Trainer at Improving 28:27

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With episode 2, we continue our 5-part series on the Scrum values. Our guest Blake McMillan, PST, helps us discover how openness is tied to the other scrum values. From the team, to the business, we must have this behavior to be successful. So, come along with us on this deep-dive into the Scrum value of openness. Enjoying the Podcast? Please consi…
 
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Episode 1 of 5 in our series on the Scrum Values: Why Courage is so important in an Agile environment with Blake McMillan, Pro Scrum Trainer at Improving 41:25

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With this episode, we begin a 5-part series on the Scrum values. Our guest Blake McMillan, PST, helps us discover why courage is needed in all aspects of Agile. From the team, to the business, we must have this behavior to be successful. We also learn how closely courage ties to openness, and respect, which we will discuss in two following episodes…
 
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Selfishness vs Uplifting Inner Work with Elena Popretinskaya 49:43

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In this episode, we discuss the fine line between selfishness and uplifting inner work with our guest Elena Popretinskaya. When is it ok to be selfish? When is it not? Come along with us as we dive deep into this fascinating topic, and reveal more about the inner you. Enjoying the Podcast? Please consider supporting us so we can continue to help yo…
 
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Develop the mindset needed to BE Agile for a living with Tommy Post 48:51

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My good friend, Tommy Post, joins us to discuss how he got into Agile as a profession. He'll detail his journey, and the behavior shift needed to be successful in this field. Much personal change is sometimes needed to be the change agent for a company. Come along as we learn how Tommy did it! Enjoying the Podcast? Please consider supporting us so …
 
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Agile is a Choice with Damon Poole, Professional Agile Coach 41:46

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We all make choices every single day. Good ones. Bad ones. In-between ones. We decide on something because we see value in it. Hopefully, what we choose is better than what we had prior. But often, the life choices we make differ greatly from the ones we make in our professional lives. A choice is best if we can discover it on our own, and find our…
 
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Bring it home with the last 4 principles of the Agile Manifesto! 19:43

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We wrap up our 3-part series on the principles of the Agile Manifesto. The last 4 principles are covered here in-depth. Find out why keeping things simple, and allowing the team to make decisions is so important for success. Then, we challenge you to bring the principles back to your company. You won't be disappointed!! Enjoying the Podcast? Please…
 
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We explain why the second 4 principles of the Agile Manifesto are so important for you! 17:54

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On this episode, we continue our deep dive into the Agile Manifesto principles by discussing the second 4 principles. Learn what these mean, and why they are crucial for you to understand. Come along and gain some fascinating insight into how you can BE Agile! Enjoying the Podcast? Please consider supporting us so we can continue to help you BE mor…
 
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Why the first 4 Agile Principles set the stage for Being Agile! 23:57

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The principles in the Agile Manifesto are your guide for being Agile. Plain and simple. If you are NOT following them, then you are not being Agile. You are simply going through the motions of Doing Agile. You need both to be successful. In this episode, we start off with a bang by exploring the first 4 principles, which set the stage for the ones …
 
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Time to admit why you stink at being Agile! 23:23

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Some of us make good attempts at being Agile. And some do not. Some fail. And some succeed. Why? We will explore three must-have behaviors that will determine your success or lack of when attempting to BE Agile. We get real in this episode to uncover why you, quite frankly, stink at being Agile. Hint: it's not what you think! Enjoying the Podcast? …
 
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Why the values of Agile are more important than you think! 21:55

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How can you BE Agile without understanding the values behind it? Impossible some will say. Well, so do we!! In this Episode, we focus on the four values in the Agile Manifesto by diving into each one. You'll discover why each one is important, and why you need to care. So, join us as we accompany you on your journey of BEING Agile. Enjoying the Pod…
 
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The Agile Manifesto started it all for me! 9:45

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A reading of The Agile Manifesto. Created in 2001 by seventeen software developers, the Manifesto is the foundation for Agile. It contains 4 values and 12 principles. It is the guiding light in helping us understand how to BE Agile. If we are not following this Manifesto, and only DOING the Agile processes (Scrum, XP, Kanban, etc.) we are not truly…
 
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Leave bias behind, and understand when to act with Mark Wavle, Scrum Trainer. 49:51

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In this Episode, Mark Wavle, Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org, helps us become more aware of our environment, and leave bias behind so we can take the appropriate actions, if necessary. Come learn the techniques to take you from Awareness to Action, and discover how they will strengthen your personal and professional interactions. Enjoying t…
 
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The only thing we have to fear is -- Agile?! 22:57

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We all have fears, right? Snakes, heights, etc. But what makes Agile so scary? What are many afraid of? Change? Change is all around us everyday. We can't escape it. But this change feels different for many of us. Come find out why it's ok to be afraid. And how you can benefit from this change in your life! Enjoying the Podcast? Please consider sup…
 
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Multitasking is ok if leadership says so, right? Aaron Davis explains. 39:41

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We all have many things going on. And sometimes we try to juggling several things at once. But does that really help us? And how do we prioritize these items? Our guest on this Episode, Aaron Davis, CEO and Founder of Recless Tech, helps us understand this challenge better. Come discover why this aspect of your company's culture starts at the top. …
 
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Introduction to why this Podcast is so important to me. 21:29

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In this Introductory Episode, we discuss what this show is all about. We aim to address the Agile mindset, and behaviors needed to make Agile truly work. Many folks are able to grasp the processes in Agile (Scrum, XP, Kanban, etc.); however, mastering or just "getting" the mindset shift presents an entire set of challenges. So, come join us as we i…
 
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