The Podcast by Agile Coaching Round Table(ACRT)

In this episode, we explore the critical role of Enterprise Agile Coaches in driving organizational success. we'll delve into the key responsibilities, challenges, and opportunities faced by Enterprise Agile Coaches, and discover how they can contribute to transformative change. Our expert guest Vivek Sinha will share valuable insights on the skills required, the benefits of Enterprise Agile Coaching, and the future of this evolving role. Don't miss this opportunity to gain practical advice and insights from a seasoned Enterprise Agile Coach.

Tired of the misconceptions surrounding Agile scaling? Join us as we debunk the most common myths and uncover the truth about scaling Agile practices successfully. In this episode, we'll explore with our guest Sindhuja Nagendran, the challenges and opportunities of scaling Agile, from organizational culture to technological challenges. Our expert guest will share insights on the realities of scaling Agile, providing practical guidance for organizations looking to implement Agile at scale. Agile Online Summit announcement: Hey viewers and listeners! Exciting news—The Agile Online Summit is just around the corner! This year’s summit, running from October 22nd to October 24th, features thought leaders like Jurgen Appelo, known for revolutionizing the approach to Agile frameworks. You can expect insightful LIVE sessions, including Jurgen’s session on solving Wicked/Complex problems in organizations. Get your FREE ticket and join the discussion at agileonlinesummit.com!

In this episode, we explore the challenges and strategies involved in successfully scaling Agile practices across multiple teams and programs within a large organization. We'll also delve into the key factors that contribute to successful Agile transformations, including leadership sponsorship, cultural change management, and alignment with business objectives. Our guest, Balaji, a seasoned Agile expert, will share his valuable insights and practical advice on navigating the complexities of Agile at scale. Discover how to create a supportive and collaborative environment for Agile teams, measure the success of Agile initiatives, and overcome common challenges faced by organizations seeking to adopt Agile at the program and account levels.

Join us as we delve into the often-overlooked world of Agile pre-sales and budgeting. In this episode, we'll explore with our guest - Balaji T, the critical role of Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters in shaping the future of organizations by understanding the factors to consider when estimating costs, navigating the complexities of financial planning, and building compelling value propositions. Discover the strategies, challenges, and opportunities that Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters face in this crucial phase of Agile transformations.

In this episode we address the challenges and realities of Agile implementation. Dr. Hrishikesh Karekar, a seasoned Agile expert, shares his insights on bridging the gap between agile roles in books and in practice, building high-performing teams, and delivering real business value. Learn practical strategies to overcome common challenges, and deliver real business value. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to bridge the gap between Agile roles by the book vs reality

AI is revolutionizing the project management landscape. In this episode, learn how to future-proof your career as a Project Manager, Scrum Master, or Agile Coach with essential AI skills. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of AI with Ananya Chakraborty, a seasoned data strategist with a background in Scrum and Business Analysis. Discover how to leverage AI to enhance your leadership abilities and drive business growth.

In this episode, we explore how Lean Six Sigma can transform the way teams work. Our guest, a seasoned Six Sigma Master Black Belt trainer and certified business coach, Ketan Patel shares his expertise on how to apply Lean Six Sigma principles to boost project efficiency, eliminate waste, and deliver results that impress. He breaks down the practical applications of Lean Six Sigma, making it accessible and actionable for teams of all levels. From improving efficiency and reducing errors to enhancing collaboration and driving innovation, this episode offers valuable insights and strategies for optimizing project outcomes and achieving success.

In this episode, Marcelo Lopez dives into team dynamics and explores how Agile coaches and Scrum Masters can empower teams to overcome their own interaction challenges. We discuss practical strategies for coaching teams to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and enhance collaboration. Learn how to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters growth, innovation, and success. Tune in and discover the art of coaching teams to greatness!

In this episode, we burst the myths surrounding "Is Agile dead?" narrative with project management and Agile guru Saket Bansal. We'll explore the future of Agile, its potential for growth, and discover how you can leverage it for successful projects and products. Tune in for insights and practical tips, whether you're a seasoned Agile practitioner or just starting out!

This episode dives deep with David Pereira, author of Untrapping Product Teams.  David unveils the hidden traps that derail product teams and equips you with powerful strategies to break free, how to move from "coordinative" to truly collaborative workflows, craft a winning product strategy, prioritize outcomes over outputs, and build strong, resilient product teams and much moreThe discount is exclusive to Pearson's website. It will work only there. Immediate availability for the digital version, and it can be shipped worldwide. Link: https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=auF5ZLNzszs&mid=24808&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.informit.com%2Fstore%2Funtrapping-product-teams-simplify-the-complexity-of-9780135335383 Steps:1. Click on the above URL 2. Add the book - "Untrapping Product Teams" (Paper back Book or eBook ) from the listed items in your cart 3. From your cart page  click on "Proceed to Checkout" button 4. You will get a field to add the discount code- use the code mentioned towards the end of the episode 5. Click on apply and you will be navigated to shipping and billing page. The code should be applied and you will see a message on your screen with "35% discount" Note: The discount code is only valid till 30th June

In this episode, Kalpak talks about how Large Scale Scrum (LeSS) builds on Scrum, tackle common scaling challenges like communication breakdowns and inefficient events, and uncover the different LeSS variations for various team sizes, how LeSS adapts Scrum roles, events and artifacts, practical implementation tips, overcoming challenges, and how LeSS compares to other frameworks and much more..

In this episode, Captain David Marquet shares his incredible turnaround of the USS Santa Fe submarine. We explore the limitations of traditional leadership he encountered on the sub, where crew morale and performance suffered. Captain Marquet sheds light on his decision to empower his crew through the Leader-Leader model, a concept he details in his book "Turn the Ship Around!". We delve into practical steps listeners can take to assess their own work culture and implement this model. Captain Marquet shares inspiring stories from the Santa Fe where crew members thrived under ownership and open discussion. He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning within the team and how disagreements can lead to better solutions. Finally, we discuss how the Leader-Leader model can adapt and flourish in the face of future challenges. Buckle up for an episode packed with insights on empowering your team and unlocking their full potential! A free asset for you and your team are our leadership nudges. We simplify the concepts and mechanisms from the books into 1-minute bite-sized pieces on our YouTube channel because the reminders help people. It's called "Leadership Nudges" and I invite you and your team to subscribe. http://www.youtube.com/c/LeadershipNudges  This video has been used many times to introduce the ideas of Intent-Based Leadership: https://youtu.be/PjAm6F3uRc8

In this episode, Judy speaks about Clean Language, a powerful communication technique that helps individuals and teams unlock deeper understanding. She also delves into how coaches and teams alike can use Clean Language to uncover hidden meanings through metaphors, fostering self-discovery, stronger relationships, and smoother communication – even in virtual settings and much more

In this episode, Michael speaks about the TOP Structures. A framework for organizational success. He spoke what inspired its creation, the challenges it addresses, and its core principles like continuous adaptation and collaboration. We'll also learn about the TOP Cycle, its stages, and how it drives progress. In the episode we discuss the role of TOP Goals and how the structure handles conflicting goals. We'll hear about TOP Coalitions and how they foster collaboration in both startup and small businesses and the steps for implementing the TOP structure in the organisation. You can check about the TOP Structures in the below link https://top.intelygence.com/

In this episode, Vinayak speaks about Smart Contract Driven Development facilitates development leveraging the productivity benefits brought to software development, especially automated testing to solve many problems including estimation, requirements and lack of trust. We will see how smart contracts are triggered by pre-defined tests running in predefined environment and much more... You can check out the FREE course on Smart Contract Driven Development (SCDD) by Vinayak Joglekar below: https://rezoomex.teachable.com/p/smart-contract-driven-development

In this Episode, Anton speaks about the techniques to slice work, how slicing helps in self organization, flexibility, feedback loops, work structures, slicing beating unpredictability, emotional resistance to feedback, misconceptions of slicing, vertical and horizontal slicing and much more..

In this Episode, Sanjiv speaks about the Value Management Office ( VMO), challenges of organization, VMO's role in optimizing flow from idea to customer, strategies to implement VMO, transforming PMO to VMO, bringing cultural shift, governance, risk management, maximizing value and techniques for measuring value and much more... Links of Sanjiv's work and services: https://lithespeed.com/strategic-agility-consulting/ VMO services: https://lithespeed.com/agile-vmo-services/

In this Episode, Prateek speaks about the Kanban in context of Scaling, lean principles, challenges of Scaling Kanban, potential vs actual value, implementing start and finish points on Kanban board, strategies for WIP limits, understanding and leading with flow, Priortization techniques for multi teams and much more...

In this Episode, Chris speaks about the polarities, getting away from either-or thinking, different polarities like stability vs change, control vs trust, individuality vs collaboration, problem vs polarity, benefits of polarities, how Agile values and principles help navigate polarities, polarity tool and much more... Link to Christopher's website: www.polaritylab.com You can connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cvestal?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

In this Episode, Autum speaks about the key elements that make your profile stand out to recruiters, how to connect with like-minded professionals and build your network, power of showcasing certifications and continuous learning, Crafting connection requests that actually get responses, Using LinkedIn to stay informed about industry trends and events, Building your personal brand as an Agile thought leader and much more.. Autum's website for her services: https://www.autumbecht.com/