Best Kata Tech Podcasts (2024)

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#104 The Happiness Blueprint with Antoni Tzavelas 43:51

2d ago43:51

43:51

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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#103 Lean Portfolio Management and OKRs with Yuval Yeret 1:04:42

10d ago1:04:42

1:04:42

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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How to Debug Your Team to Boost Performance with Lisa van Gelder 23:58

10d ago23:58

23:58

Did you know that some principles of code debugging can transform your tech team's productivity? Lisa van Gelder, a tech veteran with over 25 years of experience, shares her journey from debugging code to debugging entire teams. Lisa explains the concept of 'debugging' a tech team, akin to debugging code, which is crucial to identifying and resolvi…

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023 - Technical Debt 29:13

13d ago29:13

29:13

Technical debt is a metaphor which is thrown around a lot, but what is is really? In this episode, Dave and Allan discuss the metaphor and how well it holds up when compared to financial debt. Regardless of the name, we have to spend time and money addressing this unavoidable, perennial problem. So what can we do about it?…

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#102 "No Matter What" with Agavni Jessaijan 1:23:44

17d ago1:23:44

1:23:44

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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#101 Fred Deichler on The Agile Coaching Growth Wheel 40:13

24d ago40:13

40:13

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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English is the New Python with Rob O’Brien and Moin Haque 27:08

24d ago27:08

27:08

In a world where traditional programming skills are evolving faster than ever, tech leaders must adapt to stay ahead. Today’s guests, Rob O’Brien and Moin Haque, discuss the emerging concept of "English is the new Python." Rob is a partner at Stride and has over 10 years of experience in product and management consulting. Moin is a lead technologis…

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#100 Denise Tilles on Product Operations 48:24

1M ago48:24

48:24

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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Remote Work 3 Years Later With Sean Campbell 24:02

1M ago24:02

24:02

Remote work became increasingly attractive to employees after the pandemic because of its flexibility. Consequently, organizations now have easy access to the best talents worldwide. However, managers have to constantly deal with the overlap of the employees’ home and work life. How can managers help remote workers achieve work-life balance and cre…

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S07 E08 Cliff Hazel and Chris Stone on Going for Chaos 44:07

1M ago44:07

44:07

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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S07 E07 Evelien Hölsken on Free A Girl 46:51

2M ago46:51

46:51

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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S07 E06 Joe Krebs on Agile Katas 30:46

2M ago30:46

30:46

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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How to Enter an Industry as a Tech Leader Where you are NOT a Domain Expert with Kevin Lupowitz 20:12

2M ago20:12

20:12

Getting a new job in today’s labor market is challenging, especially for senior tech leaders exploring new domains. New technologies have emerged, making it harder for job applicants to prove their skills. How do you transition to a new industry as a tech leader without domain expertise? Today’s guest, Kevin Lupowitz, is a seasoned tech leader with…

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S07 E05 Esther Derby on Gearing Positive Change 56:20

2M ago56:20

56:20

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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How to Create a Culture of Performance in Teams with Fabio Lessa 22:19

2M ago22:19

22:19

Is your performance review process hindering your team’s optimal performance? In assessing performance, companies often share OKRs equally among team members and then review individual performance at the end of the year based on these shared OKRs. But this approach seems to offer no incentive for teamwork or higher performance. So, how should tech …

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S07 E04 Amber Vanderburg on Communicating Technical Ideas to non-Technical Audiences 45:21

2M ago45:21

45:21

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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S07 E03 Chris Williams on the Art of Simplicity 1:13:38

2M ago1:13:38

1:13:38

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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The Critical Role of Financial Literacy for Tech Leaders with Anil Beniwal 27:55

3M ago27:55

27:55

How do you achieve a company’s mission and financial success in tough economic times? My guest, Anil Beniwal, is here to help us navigate this balance. Anil is Arcadia's CTO and has over two decades of experience in the tech industry. He shares valuable insights on why financial understanding is crucial for CTOs, VPs of Engineering, and Heads of Pr…

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S07 E02 Tom Siebeneicher on Our Journey in Public Speaking 46:48

3M ago46:48

46:48

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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S07 E01 Gojko Adzic on Specification By Example 1:09:05

3M ago1:09:05

1:09:05

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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How Spotify Optimizes Platform Reuse for Operational Efficiency with Marcus Frödin 20:55

3M ago20:55

20:55

In times of financial constraint, how can tech companies strike the right balance between innovation and efficiency? As budgets tighten and resources become scarce, leaders must make tough decisions about where to invest their time and money. One strategy that has proven effective for many organizations is platform reuse. By building internal platf…

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S06 E19 David Asch on the Agile Enterprise 48:02

4M ago48:02

48:02

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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SWP 075: Implementing Toyota Kata Starter 54:31

4M ago54:31

54:31

Toyota Kata Starter: What are the main management aspects you should consider when implementing this methodology? I’m starting a new series on manufacturing and operations management. In this first episode of the series, we will talk about some management aspects of implementing Toyota Kata Starter. We will discuss: What you should consider when im…

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S06 E18 Johannes Geske and Stephen Sykes on ScrumMatch 46:12

4M ago46:12

46:12

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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Agile Kata With Joe Krebs 20:54

4M ago20:54

20:54

How can we effect change in our tech teams to become more agile? Perhaps you've tried Scrum Agile and found that you're stuck with new vocabulary for the same old problems. If so, you may be ready for Agile Kata! Originating in martial arts, a 'Kata' involves deliberate, repetitive practice to master a form. By practicing business agility with Agil…

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Conway’s Law and Breaking Down Dev Team Silo With Krishna Bala 25:55

5M ago25:55

25:55

How can we break down dev team silos for increased communication and a better-quality end product? Reversing Conway's Law is one way to go about it, and today's guest has a wealth of experience on how to do just that! Krishna Bala is the Senior VP of Engineering at Proscia, a medical imaging startup that is fighting cancer with AI-enabled Digital P…

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SWP 074: The Problem isn’t PowerPoint 51:41

5M ago51:41

51:41

What’s the best way to make a presentation to executive management? You frustrated you are dragging your feet to prepare presentations to upper management, even though you never procrastinate anything else in your to do list. You hate PowerPoint, and is sure everyone else does the same. I’m here to provide you some tips on what to consider when cre…

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S06 E17 Dan Balcauski on Pricing Strategies 1:11:33

5M ago1:11:33

1:11:33

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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Scaling Tech Teams To Stand the Test of Time with Brian Lanehart 23:52

5M ago23:52

23:52

Given the challenging times that we live in, how do we scale tech teams that stand the test of time? Brian Lanehart is President, CTO, Chief Risk Officer, & Co-Founder at Momnt. Pronounced 'moment', Momnt is a fintech platform that makes lending easy for your business and financing easy for your customers. Launching in March of 2020, this is a fasc…

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S06 E16 Fred Deichler on Zelda's Guide to Agile 1:00:12

5M ago1:00:12

1:00:12

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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S06 E15 Becky Savill on Workplace Learning for Human Beings 57:44

5M ago57:44

57:44

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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Building a Tech Stack For Your Startup with Heman Duraiswamy 24:57

6M ago24:57

24:57

How do you build your tech stack so that your underlying systems are strong enough when you scale? Today's guest has 20 years of experience building scalable and robust technology stacks for companies across the board – he’s ideally suited to answer that question. Heman Duraiswamy is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Circa, building st…

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S06 E14 Teresa Torres on Leading Products through Discovery 57:23

6M ago57:23

57:23

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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S06 E13 Cliff Hazell on Lessons from working at Spotify 1:03:45

6M ago1:03:45

1:03:45

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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S06 E12 Omnipresence and Needing to be Perfect 40:41

6M ago40:41

40:41

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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What It's Like To Be A Female Founder with Jean Smart 26:24

6M ago26:24

26:24

What is it like being a female founder in a post-COVID business landscape, trying to raise venture capital while also trying to raise your kids? Jean Smart is the founder and CEO of Penelope, a venture-backed 401(k) platform that's focused on serving the five million American micro and small businesses. Those of us who have worked for a small compa…

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S06 E11 2023 Reflections and Finding Root Causes 35:08

6M ago35:08

35:08

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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S06 E10 Dave Snowden on Organizing for Emergence 1:07:40

6M ago1:07:40

1:07:40

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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The DevSecOps Playbook: Deliver Continuous Security at Speed with Sean D. Mack 29:39

7M ago29:39

29:39

What is DevSecOps, and how can we embrace it as we continue improving our systems development cycle? To answer this important question is Sean D. Mack, a transformational technology leader who has literally written the book, ‘The DevSecOps Playbook: Deliver Continuous Security at Speed’. Appreciating the crucial role that security (at speed!) plays…

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S06 E09 Starting with Scrum and forming your Scrum Team 44:03

7M ago44:03

44:03

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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S06 E08 Unlocking Business Agility with EBM with Patricia Kong, Ryan Ripley, Todd Miller, and Kurt Bittner 1:10:28

7M ago1:10:28

1:10:28

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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Building a High-Performing Product and Technology Organization with Nick Maiello 33:50

7M ago33:50

33:50

What does it take to build a high-performing technology organization? For Nick Maiello, it's a combination of data-driven decision-making, having cross-functional teams, and getting your culture right. And Nick should know. He has a range of experience, from starting technology companies to scaling out multiple digital transformations in a number o…

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S06 E07 Visualisation Superpowers and the Importance of Testing with Brendan Gardner 1:15:33

7M ago1:15:33

1:15:33

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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IBM's Retrospective Radar with Anthony Coppedge 29:54

7M ago29:54

29:54

How do we come together and share and learn? And combine that with planning for what we want to do next. Or, to put it another way, how do we take feedback and then actually act on it? Anthony Coppedge is the principal global Digital Sales Agile Lead at IBM, where he guides the training, facilitation, and coaching of sellers, marketers, product own…

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S06 E06 Driving Value with Sprint Goals with Maarten Dalmijn 1:03:49

7M ago1:03:49

1:03:49

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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S06 E05 Making Change Last and a Thousand Tangents 1:00:08

8M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

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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S06 E03 Public Speaking with Artur Margonari part 2 43:50

8M ago43:50

43:50

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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SWP 072: Dealing with the Fear of Change 14:57

8M ago14:57

14:57

In this episode, we'll be talking about how hard is to change. We always want to change something in our lives, to get to a new place. But from the point of view of where we currently are, any change seems impossible. Sometimes it's just easier to think about quitting and just give up. We are at the top of a mountain looking away to the distance, t…

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S06 E03 Public Speaking with Artur Margonari part I 47:31

8M ago47:31

47:31

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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The Chicken Story with Brian Guthrie 26:45

8M ago26:45

26:45

Does process change need to be super complicated? Does change work best when it comes from within a team rather than an external influence? And how can we improve conversations around process change from being less inference-based to more data-driven? All these questions are raised as we hear 'the chicken story' from Brian Guthrie in today's episod…

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