Agile in Action with Bill Raymond

🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gw4zl-cYiao   🤔 Running an AI project? Be prepared to think a little differently.   Bill Raymond interviews Paolo Sammicheli, author of Scrum in AI. They discuss the unique differences between typical software development and AI product teams. Paolo shares insights on building AI models, the importance of diverse skills in AI teams, challenges in data preparation, the role of product ownership in AI projects, and using Scrum patterns for scaling effectively.   In this podcast, you will learn the following: ✅ The difference between software and AI teams   ✅ The importance of subject matter expertise in AI teams   ✅ The cross-functional nature of AI teams   🎉 How to effectively scale and manage Scrum AI teams   To contact Paolo, access transcripts, and much more, visit:  https://agileinaction.com/agile-in-action-podcast/2024/04/30/scaling-ai-product-teams.html

🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FoTL1KKyRws Gil Broza shares how Non-software teams can use agile principles to transform how they deliver customer value. In this podcast, you will learn the following: ✅ How Agile principles apply to non-software teams ✅ Common challenges and solutions for implementing Agile outside of tech ✅ Strategies for fostering an Agile mindset in any team 🎉 The transformative power of Agile for team dynamics and project management Use the following link to receive a free chapter of Gil's book, contact Gil, read the transcription, and much more: https://agileinaction.com/agile-in-action-podcast/2024/04/16/can-agile-transform-non-software-teams-too.html

🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pQk7wUP4k-U Today, Anton Skornyakov, Certified Scrum Trainer, co-founder, and managing director of Agile.coach, will help you navigate the complexities of delivering value in your projects, regardless of the industry. In this episode, Anton and Bill Raymond dive into the art of slicing work into manageable pieces to deliver immediate value. Drawing from diverse examples like software development, house renovation, and public housing projects, we explore how agile principles can be applied in various contexts to enhance adaptability, risk management, and prioritization. In this podcast, you will learn the following: ✅ The importance of breaking down work into smaller, value-delivering pieces. ✅ Strategies for prioritizing tasks to address risks and uncertainties. 🎉 How to apply agile `principles beyond software development to achieve continuous improvement. 🍕 Slice up your project to deliver more value! 🎯 Today, Anton Skornyakov, Certified Scrum Trainer, co-founder, and managing director of Agile.coach, will help you navigate the complexities of delivering value in your projects, regardless of the industry. In this episode, Anton and Bill Raymond dive into the art of slicing work into manageable pieces to deliver immediate value. Drawing from diverse examples like software development, house renovation, and public housing projects, we explore how agile principles can be applied in various contexts to enhance adaptability, risk management, and prioritization. In this podcast, you will learn the following: ✅ The importance of breaking down work into smaller, value-delivering pieces. ✅ Strategies for prioritizing tasks to address risks and uncertainties. 🎉 How to apply agile `principles beyond software development to achieve continuous improvement.

🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WZZ7xCR-g0I Today, Paulo Caroli, an author, speaker, and advisor at Thoughtworks, shares the transformative power of retrospectives in fostering continuous improvement within agile teams. Learn how retrospectives are the cornerstone for continuous improvement, enabling teams to reflect, learn, and grow. 🌱 In this podcast, you will learn: ✅ The role of retrospectives in identifying and addressing team issues ✅ How to design and structure great retrospectives 🚀 Practical strategies for improving team morale and collaboration through retrospectives

🎥 Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eAViv1Q873Q   With James Murphy, Founder of Afterburner and Managing Partner at Afterburner Capital   🎙️ How can fighter pilot strategies change the way we deliver success?   In today's podcast, James Murphy, a former fighter pilot turned entrepreneur, shares his journey from the cockpit to the boardroom. Discover how the concept of debriefs, derived from the military and part of Flawless Execution, transforms businesses to increase value. Murph shares the critical role of debriefs in achieving success, emphasizing its power as a tool for continuous improvement and strategic alignment. Through real-world stories, Murph and Bill share how debriefs foster a culture of truth, accountability, and growth.  In this podcast, you will learn the following: 🎉 The importance of a nameless, rankless debrief that uncovers the truth and drives team performance   🏆 How debriefs turned around the Giants (a U.S. football team) to win the Super Bowl   ✅ The significance of debriefing in avoiding task saturation and enhancing team performance   ✅ How debriefs can facilitate adaptive learning, enabling teams to pivot and improve strategies based on real-world outcomes quickly  

🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YZLtetknfK4   🚀 The human still decides, while the AI provides Aaron Upright, Co-founder and Head of Marketing at ZenHub, shares how ZenHub is adding innovative AI solutions into their product to promote development team efficiency. Bill and Aaron share real-world examples of how AI can complement teams, how to prioritize AI projects, and the importance of customer feedback and testing. In this podcast, you will learn the following: ✅ The transformative role of AI in enhancing agile team efficiency ✅ Strategies for seamless workflow management in software development teams ✅ Innovations in sprint planning and reviews through AI integration 🎉 Upholding values and ethics in AI implementation for project management  

🔮 Future-proof skills by Blending tech fluency with business strategy Sophia Matveeva, CEO of Tech for Non-Techies, shares the importance of business leaders learning to speak tech to succeed in this Digital Age. Sophia emphasizes the need for a collaborative ecosystem where tech and business fluently interact, enhancing product development and driving business outcomes. Here is what you will learn: ✅ Bridging the gap between technical and non-technical professionals ✅ Why modern education systems must evolve to meet the demands of the digital age ✅ The impact of AI and other technological disruptions on job markets and how they pave the way for new skills and opportunities 🎉 Next steps you can take to begin learning how to work with technical teams Watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u5Ghsi6r9Uc

⏫ Making the shift from an individual contributor to a leader In today's podcast, Luke Pivac, Delivery Lead at Westpac and author of An Agile Playbook for Technical Communicators, joins the podcast. Luke shares valuable lessons that will help new or aspiring leaders transition from a role as an individual agile team contributor. Luke and Bill share stories and advice that will resonate with you to grow and improve your leadership skills. If you are a leader hiring or promoting team members, you will find this conversation invaluable to provide a successful transition for that new role! ✅ Working above the waterline to emphasize the importance of strategic thinking and leadership in Agile environments ✅ Bridging communication gaps by translating complex technical solutions into business impacts ✅  Adapting to unexpected changes while maintaining agile values 🎉 Advice for Aspiring Agile Leaders stepping into new leadership  🌎 View the transcript, Luke's contact information, and more on the Agile in Action website https://agileinaction.com/agile-in-action-podcast/2024/01/23/career-progression-working-above-the-waterline.html Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Presentation 01:41 Understanding Agile: Luke's Perspective 03:55 Luke's Journey from Technical Writer to Scrum Master 05:48 Concept of Working Above the Waterline 08:31 Bridging the Gap: Communicating with Leadership 12:30 The Consultant Experience: A Different Perspective 17:58 Adapting to Change: The Agile Way 24:44 Advice for New Leaders in Agile Environments 29:28 Conclusion and Contact Information  

🌱 Cultivate success by leading with dignity with your internship programs. Robert Khoury, CEO of Agile Rainmakers, discusses his new book, "Internship Management: Principles for Designing an Exceptional Internship." In this podcast, you will learn the following: ✅ The nine principles to creating a great internship program ✅ How to foster a positive, enriching environment for continuous learning and growth ✅ The importance of 'dignity' in internships for a respectful and growth-centric experience. 🎉 Real-world examples to help you build a world-class internship program

🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4ObSAa2jREM About this episode Jack Skeels, founder of AgencyAgile, shares valuable insights on agile leadership in the Agile in Action with Bill Raymond Podcast. Jack discusses the transformative power of teams and productivity through the lens of his new book, "Unmanaged." Bill Raymond and Jack discuss the hidden costs of management and how a manager can focus their role on growth and empowering teams. In today's podcast, you will learn: ✅ How to embrace "Unmanagement," redefine traditional management, and boost team autonomy and creativity ✅ The cost of management by recognizing how over-management can hinder productivity ✅ How you can empower teams by encouraging self-management for better problem-solving and efficiency 🎉 Communication methods to prevent misunderstandings and project delays

🤿 Dive into the waterfall, return to sure with 💨 agility We are thrilled to have David Abodunrin, Agile Coach and Scrum Master, discuss his transition from waterfall to agility on today's podcast. David and Bill share stories based on their experience to explore the inherent challenges and rewards in shifting from predictive, waterfall project management to adaptive agile approaches. This podcast is an important listen if you embark on a similar journey. Here's what you will learn: ✅ The challenges one faces while transitioning from Waterfall to Agile ✅ The factors that distinguish a scrum master from a project manager ✅ Understand the concept of "team wisdom" and its significance in Agile 🎉 Learn how effective agility can lead to better outcomes, faster delivery, and improved team dynamics

🤝 Unlock the full potential of your AI and ML teams We are excited to welcome Christos Hadjinikolis, Software Engineer at Vortexa, to discuss his journey from a purely data science role to software engineering. Christos and Bill Raymond discuss these two unique roles and the importance of connecting them as a team to deliver repeatable and sustainable data pipelines and software solutions to meet customer needs. Here is what you will learn: ✅ The role of data scientists ✅ The role of software engineering in machine learning efforts ✅ Collaboration challenges when data scientists and software engineers are not collaborating to deploy ML and AI solutions 🎉 The unique roles each team member plays to ensure consistency and maintainability   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:11 Christos Hadjinikolis' Background 01:00 The Role of a Data Scientist 02:59 The Role of a Machine Learning Engineer 03:48 Collaboration Between Data Scientists and Engineers 07:56 Challenges in Productionizing Data Science Models 10:11 Christos' Transition from Data Scientist to Engineer 25:24 Successful Integration of Data Science and Engineering Teams 27:11 Driving Success for Data Science and Engineering Teams 32:58 Conclusion and Final Remarks

🎙️ Learn how to cultivate 🥇 excellence in leadership and organizational cultures In today's podcast, Chuck Mollor, best-selling author of The Rise of the Agile Leader, will explore the importance of leadership and culture in driving organizational success. Chuck and Bill discuss the five drivers of effective leadership: integrity, innovation, urgency, engagement, and direction. These drivers are essential for creating an agile organization that adapts and thrives in a rapidly changing business landscape. By understanding and implementing these drivers, leaders can cultivate a culture of excellence that attracts and retains top talent, fosters innovation, and drives business growth. Here is what you will learn: ✅ The meaning of leadership and culture and how they are interconnected ✅ The characteristics of an agile leader and how to develop agile leadership skills ✅ The importance of creating a culture of agility and how to build it ✅ The five drivers of effective leadership: integrity, innovation, urgency, engagement, and direction 🎉 The significance of direction and how to set a clear sense of purpose and vision for your organization  

🎥 Watch now YouTube: https://youtu.be/FjMbVuAyWzg Unpack the essentials of embodied agile leadership so you can thrive amidst constant change In today's podcast, we share this insightful conversation with leadership agility expert Pamela Meyer about her latest book, "Staying in the Game: Leading and Learning with Agility for a Dynamic Future." Pamela and Bill share practical advice for how leaders can cultivate the mindsets and practices needed to stay agile, resilient, and continuously learning amidst constant change. Here is what you will learn: ✅ The four dynamics for staying agile: meaningful identity, community, competition, and commitment ✅ Why leaders need a learning vs. controlling mindset ✅ Examples of agile leaders in action 🎉 How to avoid losing momentum by connecting to your intrinsic motivations

🎥 This podcast is available in 4K video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yVetSg_l-QI 🎙️ Indispensable guidance for leaders in the throws of digital transformation Pia Wendelbo, CEO of Scandinavian Change Agents, provides insights to help you successfully navigate digital transformation in your organization. Pia will explain how you must take a holistic view beyond implementing new technology. You will learn critical leadership traits like getting the big picture view, anticipating failure points, and understanding the neuroscience and habits required to change behaviors. Pia and I share stories and practical guidance to help you effectively deliver change. Here is what you will learn: ✅ The importance of taking a holistic view of digital transformation ✅ The positive team impacts when you create a safe space for learning and growth ✅ The role of neuroscience and behavioral design thinking in understanding how people thrive in change 🎉 Critical leadership traits and strategies needed for a successful digital transformation effort   Included in this video: 00:00 Pia Wendelbo 00:00 Introduction 00:13 Introducing Pia Wendelbo 02:41 What is digital transformation 05:26 Focus on the slack 10:11 Do not ignore potential failure 12:44 Leadership traits in digital transformation efforts 15:49 The importance of training 19:02 The neuroscience of digital transformation 25:08 Takeaways 29:08 Wrap up and how to contact Pia Wendelbo

🎙️ Delivering value starts with alignment We are excited to introduce you to Jonathon Hensley, CEO of Emerge Interactive and Author of Alignment, to share the importance of delivering value through alignment and how it can lead to successful product development. Jonathon and Bill explore the concepts of alignment in the context of value creation to create products that meet customers' needs. By sharing stories and real-world examples, Jonathon shares the four levels of alignment and the importance of each. Here is what you will learn: ✅ The importance of individual alignment and how it contributes to employee engagement and motivation ✅ The role of team alignment in solving problems effectively and delivering on product promises ✅ The significance of organizational alignment in prioritizing efforts and empowering individuals within the organization 🎉 How market alignment focuses on understanding customer motivations and creating genuine connections with them

🎙️ Focus 🧘, Customer 🧍, and Collaboration 🤝 are major drivers for success in Elavon / US Bank's shift to Agility In today's podcast, Jan Otterbach talks about the importance of behavioral change when adopting agile principles. Working at Elavon Europe / US Bank, Jan's team focuses on behavioral change, thinking about new ways to work, and building teams from a place of trust and psychological safety. All that has paid off by adding value for the bank and being recognized with a prestigious Agile Business Consortium 🏆 award. Sharing real-world examples, Jan Otterbach and Bill Raymond discuss the real potential of agile, including organizational units outside the traditional software development roles. In this podcast, you will learn the following: ✅ Why the Elavon Europe / US Bank team is making the shift to agile ✅ How they started their journey and where we are today ✅ How they successfully delivered value to their vendors in record time 🎉 The three behaviors they focus on every day (and believe you should too)

🎙️ How well do you know your users and the problems you can solve for them? We are excited to have Debbie Levitt, Founder of Delta CX and author of Customers Know You Suck, as a guest on today's podcast.  Bill and Debbie share relatable stories highlighting the challenges of maintaining a customer-centric focus, the need for early research and testing, and the importance of accountability in delivering high-quality products.    Here is what you will learn:   ✅ How to measure success   ✅ The costs of poor quality   ✅ The importance of having a problem statement   ✅ How to break the cycle of mediocrity and create better products   🎉 How to ensure that teams remain customer-focused!

🎙️ Are you switched 💡 on to lead with compassionate accountability? Today, we are excited to introduce you to Dr. Nate Regier, Ph.D., who will share how to lead with compassionate accountability to build better relations and improve success.   Dr. Regier and Bill Raymond get vulnerable, sharing personal stories about leadership and growth. Dr. Regier connects these stories to the three switches of the compassionate mindset, covered in the book Compassionate Accountability. In this podcast, you will learn the following:   ✅ The definition and importance of compassion and accountability ✅ Building trust and unifying teams through compassion and shared struggles ✅ Dealing with behaviors while preserving dignity and bringing people closer together ✅ The three switches of a compassionate mindset (Value, Capability, and Responsibility) 🎉 Overcoming personal and team barriers that prevent compassionate accountability 

🎙️ When do you use 🤖 AI? Let's find out in this informative interview Today, we are thrilled to have Jay Palat as a guest who will help you decide when to use artificial intelligence and machine learning for your organization. Jay and Bill discuss how Machine Learning and AI work using real-world examples without technical jargon. Jay then helps you decide when to use tried-and-true software development techniques vs. adopting AI capabilities. In this podcast, you will learn the following: ✅ The definition of ML and AI ✅ The differences between traditional software development vs. AI systems ✅ Real-world examples that exemplify the proper use of AI ✅ Real-world examples of how AI cannot meet your expectations of value 🎉 The people and processes required for successful AI adoption