Scaling Agile can leave people spending more time coordinating work than doing it. In episode 115, the ACN community examines the exhaustion that builds when new frameworks sit on top of old systems and people become the glue holding everything together. Practitioners share successes and differing views on how much consistency teams need, where local decisions help, and how organizing around products can reduce dependencies. The conversation returns to shared values, respect for people’s time, and changes we can make from wherever we sit. What are we actually trying to scale, and what is it costing the people doing the work?

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Are product operating models a fresh direction or Agile under a new name? In Episode 114, the ACN community explores what’s changing, what sounds familiar, and what it means for Agile practitioners. From connecting teams to customer outcomes to speaking a language leaders understand, the conversation looks beyond labels to what makes organizations work better. We also discuss how AI is reshaping collaboration and why human knowledge, judgment, and accountability still matter.

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 What’s next for Agile coaches when the skills still matter, but the jobs are changing? In Episode 113, the ACN community shares candid career advice for navigating a tougher market, communicating the business problems you solve, and building skills in AI and product delivery. From strengthening your reputation to weighing opportunities with bigger expectations and smaller paychecks, the conversation explores how to find your next step while staying true to your strengths and values. 

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 Episode 112 explores how AI is reshaping the work of managers, project leaders, and Agile practitioners beyond just writing code. The panel and participants at the ACN live event discuss how automating reports and routine tasks can create room for coaching, better decisions, and stronger human connections, while also risking more surveillance and higher workloads. From accountability and team agreements to helping new engineers develop judgment, the conversation asks how we can use AI to improve work without losing the human experience that makes us better at it.

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Episode 111 takes an honest look at workplace morale in 2026, as layoffs, AI uncertainty, and constant change strain trust and motivation. Ray and the panel explore what helps beyond pizza parties, sharing practical ways to strengthen agency, recognize meaningful contributions, and create space for people to speak up. It’s a conversation about how leaders and teams can rebuild confidence and help people feel their work matters. 

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Episode 110 is a hopeful, high-energy look at where Agile is actually working today, with real examples from manufacturing, nonprofits, government, and beyond. Ray and the panel cut through the usual negativity to explore how adaptability, collaboration, and a focus on value are still helping teams achieve better results. 

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In ACN Episode 109, we explored a common question many organizations are asking today: when Agile seems to fail, is Agile really the problem, or is it revealing deeper organizational issues?  In most cases, it is more the organizational dysfunction that Agile is shining a light on. 

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In this episode, we talk about what it takes to make change stick—especially when “Agile transformation” becomes a label instead of real progress. We cover the common pitfalls, the role of culture and middle management, and why clear goals, real investment, and continuous improvement matter. The takeaway: lasting change comes from resilience, adaptation, and empowered change agents—not a one-time rollout.

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In this episode of the Agile Community Network, we discuss how to stay resilient amid constant layoffs and uncertainty. We look at the emotional and professional challenges workers face today and share practical, Agile-inspired strategies for staying grounded, adaptable, and future-ready. Whether you’re navigating change yourself or supporting others, this conversation offers timely insight into what it takes to thrive.

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In this episode, we explore the growing issue of Agile burnout — when teams lose their spark and the work begins to feel like just another mundane task. We unpack why this happens, how organizations contribute to it, and what leaders can do to bring energy and balance back to their teams. Tune in for real talk about sustainable agility and keeping the heart of Agile alive. 

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One of the biggest challenges facing the Agile community today is the way tools are used. Too often, they become a substitute for conversation and collaboration, rather than a support for them, leaving us falling short of the intent behind Agile’s values and principles.  In this episode, we discuss this issue and offer strategies to avoid falling into this trap. 

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In this episode, we discuss how to re-engage Agile Communities of Practice during periods of declining participation by clarifying their purpose, fostering psychological safety, rotating facilitators, designing for active involvement, and introducing new, relevant topics to keep the community thriving. 

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In this episode, we explore ways to move from "my boss doesn't understand what I do" to strategies for resolving the issue. Ways to help your boss recognize, appreciate, and advocate for your work. 

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Are your agile efforts getting lost in translation? In this episode, we share practical ways for how agilists can talk to the C-suite in a language they understand.

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In this episode, we examine how teams are influenced by the extent to which policy or empowerment affects them and how we can support them.  

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In episode 100 of the ACN podcast, we celebrate being the longest continuously running podcast focused on Agile and improving work practices in companies. In this episode, we also examine how Lean and Agile principles and methodologies complement one another. Are they compatible? Should one take precedence over the other? Tune in to find out! 

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In episode 99 of the ACN podcast, we explore the concept of “flow” and why it’s more than just a buzzword. We explore how nurturing a state of flow can transform individual performance, team dynamics, and overall company culture. 

This episode marks our transition from the Agile Coaching Network to the Agile Community Network. Overall, this name change reflects our identity for some time now. We are not just a venue for discussing Agile coaching but a hub for all topics influencing the larger communities striving to create an Agile way of working.   

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In episode 98 of the ACN podcast, we delve into the broken culture within our team and company and explore ways to address it. We also discuss how to safeguard ourselves while coaching teams that are experiencing this dysfunction.

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In episode 97 of the ACN podcast, we explore Agile's role in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), emphasizing the early involvement of Agile leaders to foster collaboration, transparency, and cultural alignment. Drawing from personal experiences, we discuss overcoming M&A challenges like resistance to change and cultural clashes through Agile’s iterative, feedback-driven approach. The episode also touches on PMI’s acquisition of Agile Alliance.

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In episode 96 of the Agile Coaching Network, we looked ahead to Agile in 2025, envisioning more flexible, hybrid frameworks, a growing role for AI, and a strong emphasis on collaboration, learning, and celebrating our wins for 2024.

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 In this episode, we explore how AI can help your teams build better products and more fully embrace Agile principles. We also discuss the potential downsides of over-reliance on AI, such as reduced team interaction, inflexibility, and the risk of biased or misguided decisions.
 
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In this episode, we will delve into various organizational change models, explore common pitfalls to avoid, provide strategies for effectively managing resistance to change, and showcase inspiring success stories from across the industry.
 
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In this episode, we offer guidance to those affected by layoffs—both individuals now seeking new employment and those remaining who are dealing with the emotional and practical challenges of losing a co-worker.
 
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In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of transformation within our business, questioning whether it is fundamentally flawed. We'll explore the challenges, misconceptions, and potential pitfalls often accompanying transformation initiatives and discuss whether pursuing change might sometimes lead us astray.
 
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 In this podcast episode, we dive deep into one of the most frequently misunderstood principles: simplicity. We explore its true meaning, debunk common misconceptions, and discuss how embracing simplicity can lead to more efficient workflows, better decision-making, and a more precise focus on delivering value.
 
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In this podcast episode, we delve into the various obstacles that Agile coaches encounter when attempting to quantify and demonstrate their impact and value within organizations.

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In this episode, we explore interesting trends in the industry, leading us to delve deeper into whether companies are backing away from Agile.

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In this episode, we will be addressing the challenges that arise when requirements change unexpectedly or when flexibility is needed in our teams, companies, products, or customers. This may involve tackling problems related to our processes, planning, technical debt, legacy systems, as well as contracts with both internal and external parties.

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In this episode, we will be discussing the essential leadership traits that are required to build a customer-centric organization. We will analyze the characteristics of expert, achiever, and catalyst leaders, emphasizing the effectiveness of inclusive leadership. Additionally, we will explore how people can deal with bad leadership and how they can develop and grow their own leadership style. We welcome you to join us as we delve into this topic.

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In this episode, we discuss Jon Kern’s, coauthor of the Agile Manfesto, LinkedIn post calling for a return to Agile basics and reimagining it for the future.

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• (05:25)  Back-to-Basics
• (46:26)  Wrap up

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In this episode, we will discuss the key components of influence and techniques for enhancing it to improve your work as a coach.

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• (03:30)  Influence
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In this episode, we'll explore methods to improve organizational responsiveness by aligning strategic and tactical delivery and creating a system that fosters strategic agility. We'll also delve into the complexities of establishing a stronger and more comprehensive business system, discussing the challenges and effective techniques involved.

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• (02:05)  Join us in Portland!
• (02:28)  Strategic Agility
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In this episode, we discuss techniques for starting a new coaching engagement with a team and getting them headed in the right direction.

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• (03:41)  Coaching a New Agile Team
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During the Agile 2023 event, I couldn't help but notice a significant number of individuals I met had chosen to remove the term "Agile" from their job titles. This observation prompted a valuable learning spike, where we delve into the reasons behind this trend and explore potential actions to address it.

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This episode explores the often-discussed unhealthy relationship between adopting organizations, consultancies, certificate providers, and framework and tool vendors, commonly called the "Agile Industrial Complex." Is this phenomenon real, and what can be done about it if it is?

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• (00:00)  Introduction
• (01:46)  Agile Industrial Complex
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This episode delves into Agile methodology and its potent role in mitigating risks. We also explore the art of persuading and enlisting others in adopting these approaches for effective risk reduction. 

Also, in this episode, we discuss some tips when coaching a new team.

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• (01:26)  Agile and Risk
• (34:51)  What are some tips for a new team coach
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In this episode, we explore how companies prioritizing processes over nurturing their workforce's skills and executing Agile with an outdated command and control mindset can lead to a culture where individuals feel ignored and underappreciated, despite their invaluable contributions to product development and company success.

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In this episode, we delve into the question of whether Agile has "jumped the shark." We examine the current state of Agile and whether it still provides value to organizations in today's rapidly changing business environment.

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• (01:25)  Why vs. How
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Welcome to the ACN Learning Spike! Our short, informative episodes are designed to provide insights on various topics that can enhance your coaching or organizational agility. 

In our debut episode, we'll give an overview of the Cynefin Framework, so sit back and prepare to learn.

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In today's fast-paced world, we often prioritize the "how" of building things - the methods, tools, and resources we use to deliver results. However, in our eagerness to achieve our goals, we sometimes lose sight of the "why" - the deeper purpose and meaning behind our actions. In this episode, we'll delve into the delicate balance between the "how" and "why" and explore how we can avoid overemphasizing the process at the expense of the value we're trying to deliver. So, join us as we discuss practical strategies for staying focused on our goals while honoring our actions' deeper purpose.

Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka,  Diana Larsen,  Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore topics related to Agile.  For details on the next live event, please visit  acnpodcast.org.

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In this episode, we discuss the benefits and challenges of communities of practice.

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In this episode, we talk about recent layoffs and ways to maneuver your career in the age of AI. 

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• (02:01)  Laid off in the age of AI
• (46:03) Wrap up

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This episode explores how we help teams to achieve focus, especially with remote work.  Also, with this being our end-of-the-year podcast, we ask what we need to celebrate this year.

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• (00:00) Introduction
• (04:04)  Focus! How do we help people find it? 
• (42:49) Let's celebrate!
• (46:30) Wrap up

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This episode explores how sometimes coaching becomes merely an expert leader using coaching language to drive a narrow self-serving agenda.  We talk about this anti-pattern and look for better approaches to coaching others.

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• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:49)  Agile Transformation Strategies
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This episode explores people's go-to strategies for an Agile transition within a company. We also examine what works well with those strategies, and we work to understand the key gaps.

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• (02:44)  Agile Transformation Strategies
• (47:28) Wrap up

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In this episode, we explore how Teal organization theory fits inside Agile. Is this a model that more companies should use along with Agile? Also, by popular demand, we are talking again about Agile metrics. Come explore these topics along with the ACN community.

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• (00:00) Introduction
• (03:33) Teal Organization and Agile
• (36:55) Agile Metrics
• (45:00)  Wrap up

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This episode explores impediments and what we can do about them.
 
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• (00:00) Introduction
• (03:15) Impediments
• (51:22)  Wrap up

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In this episode, we explore with what you know today what you would have done differently in your Agile Coaching.  Would you have put a strong infancies on culture or perhaps a given Agile method?  Perhaps you would have done something else.  Come explore the topic along with the ACN community.

Join Hendrik Esser, Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka,  Diana Larsen, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore the topics. If you want to join us for the next live recording, please visit  AgileCoachingNetwork.org.

• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:38) What would you have done differently?
• (34:42) What new thing are you learning?
• (50:44)  Wrap up

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Creating a competitive advantage means more than Agile building efficiencies in delivery--it is also about innovative solutions. So how in Agile do we do that? This episode explores how we can coach and foster innovation within Agile.

Join Hendrik Esser, Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka,  Diana Larsen, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore the topics. If you want to join us for the next live recording, please visit  AgileCoachingNetwork.org.

• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:11) Coach and Foster Innovation
• (49:25)  Wrap up

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The managers often have trouble adapting to an Agile way of work, but the problem of why this is an issue twenty years after the manifesto may be on us--the Agile coaches. So let's explore ways we can help managers transform from the traditional top-down control mindset to one of servant leadership.

Join Hendrik Esser, Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka,  Diana Larsen, Ray Arell, April Jefferson, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore the topics. If you would like to join us for the next live recording, please visit  AgileCoachingNetwork.org.

• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:11) The Agile Manager
• (49:25)  Wrap up

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Every Agile coach is faced with a team that says they are too busy to improve. You’re frustrated. You see the improvements you want and know the team is capable of more. But when it comes down to it, they don’t want to put in the work. In this episode, we explore ways to help teams move past the too-busy roadblock with ways to help them move forward.

Join Hendrik Esser, Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka,  Diana Larsen, Ray Arell, April Jefferson, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore the topics. If you would like to join us for the next live recording, please visit  AgileCoachingNetwork.org.

• (00:00) Introduction
• (03:17) We are too busy to improve.
• (47:02)  Wrap up

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As we perhaps get past Covid, how and what will we learn this year?   Are you planning to attend in-person events?  What about online events and e-learning?  In this episode, we explore how members of the ACN plan to learn this year and ways to improve how we do events moving forward.

Join Hendrik Esser, Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka,  Diana Larsen, Ray Arell, April Jefferson, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore the topics.  If you would like to join us for the next live recording, please visit  AgileCoachingNetwork.org.

• (00:00) Introduction
• (03:26)  How and what are we learning?
• (47:02)  Wrap up

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How can so many teams not be thriving with Agile, when there are so many people certified as scrum masters, product owners, and coaches? In this episode, we explore some of the reasons why teams are not thriving even after certification and look at ways of how we can improve the situation. 

Join Hendrik Esser, Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka,  Diana Larsen, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore the topics.  If you would like to join us for the next live recording, please visit  AgileCoachingNetwork.org.

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:33)  Where Agile transformations go wrong
• (44:54)  Wrap up

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Welcome to the New Year! In this special episode of the ACN, we talk with members of the Supporting Agile Adoption Initiative about their unique perspective on hybrid work trends with companies. Plus, what the data tells us about the effectiveness of hybrid work, work-life balance, and other advice to help make this way of work successful in your business. 

Joining the episode are  Hendrik Esser of Ericsson,  Eric Abelen of ING,  Darja Smite of Blekinge Institute of Technology, Jutta Eckstein of IT communication, Jorgen Hesselberg of Comparative Agility, Jens Coldewey of Improuv,  Marcin Floryan of Spotify, and Ray Arell of Agile Alliance.  

• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:25)  Meet the Supporting Agile Adoption Initiative members
• (13:40)  Hybrid Work
• (50:52)  Wrap up

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In this episode, we talk about whether companies where Agile transformations go wrong, and we talk about ways to create the right environment for it to succeed.  We also explore how to use metrics in measuring an Agile transformation. 

Join Hendrik Esser, Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka,  Diana Larsen, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore the topics.  If you would like to join us for the next live recording, please visit  AgileCoachingNetwork.org.

• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:07)  Where Agile transformations go wrong
• (31:47)  Metrics in measuring an Agile transformation
• (49:38)  Wrap up

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In this episode, we talk about the best way to advocate for change.   What are some of the ways coaches advocate for something, and what should associations we are a part of be doing to help.

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• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:23)  How do we advocate for change?
• (45:58)  Wrap up

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In this episode, we talk about what does work look like post-Covid and companies shift who really needs to be in an office.  Is this the future of work?   We also talk about how we can convince leaders to change to Agile but they feel they are agile already.   
 
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• (00:00) Introduction
• (03:39)  The future of work
• (33:39)  Ways to coach development leads and managers
• (51:49)  Wrap up

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In this episode, we talk about the ninth principle of the Agile Manifesto "Continuous attention to technical excellence and good design enhances agility. So how can we build a culture of technical excellence to enable agility?  We also talk about do you need a certification to work on an Agile team?

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• (00:00) Introduction
• (03:50)  Building technical excellence 
• (44:37)  Do you need a certification? 
• (50:24) Wrap up

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In this episode, we talk about the Agile principle promoting and maintaining a constant pace indefinitely.   Is this really possible?   Also, we talk about what to do if a contractor gets their sprint work done early--should they move forward?

Join Hendrik Esser, Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka,  Diana Larsen, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore the topics.  If you would like to join us for the next live recording, please visit  AgileCoachingNetwork.org.

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:42)  Constant pace indefinitely
• (41:01)  Should contractors move forward when done? 
• (47:47) Wrap up

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In this episode, we talk about has Agile become too homogeneous.  We also explore ways to coach development leads and managers about their responsibilities in an Agile environment.
 
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• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:09)  Has Agile become too homogeneous
• (37:27)  Ways to coach development leads and managers
• (42:15) Wrap up

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In this episode, we talk about dealing with failure.  We also talk about what are the ways your company may be preparing for people to return to the office.
 
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• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:34)  Dealing with failure
• (37:43)  Going back to the office
• (46:52) Wrap up

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In this episode, we talk about how to foster self-organizing teams.  We also talk about the best practices for Agile in hardware development.
 
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• (00:00) Introduction
• (03:52)  Dealing with disruption
• (42:00)  Advice for Agile in hardware development
• (48:21) Wrap up

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In this episode, we talk about how Agile is used when dealing with disruption.  We also talk about the best practices to build trust and physiological safety.
 
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• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:00)  Dealing with disruption
• (29:43)  Best practices to build trust
• (44:23) Wrap up

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In this episode, we talk about why do some programmers feel that Agile has left them behind. We also talk about what do we do when the retrospective falls flat.  The team is improving but not fast enough.

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• (00:00) Introduction
• (05:05)  Programmers left behind?
• (33:09)  What do we do when the retrospective falls flat. 
• (45:22) Wrap up

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In this episode of the ACN,  we are exploring Agile at age 20.  This includes talking about what may be missing in the values and principles, why people still call it a buzzword, and discuss about is it still core to a companies success.   Also in this episode, we talk about the difference between facilitating vs. leading a meeting. 

Join Hendrik Esser, Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Linda Cook, Diana Larsen, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore the topics.  If you would like to join us for the next live recording please visit  AgileCoachingNetwork.org.
 

• (00:00) Introduction
• (03:04)  Agile at 20,  what is missing?
• (42:10)  The difference between facilitating vs. leading a meeting. 
• (49:19) Wrap up

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Welcome to the New Year!  In this special episode of the ACN, we are talking with members of the Supporting Agile Adoption Initiative about their perspective on Agile as it gains or loses momentum within companies.  We also explore how Agile moves forward as it hits its 20th anniversary as a mindset and set of methodologies.   

Joining the episode are  Hendrik Esser of Ericsson,  Eric Abelen of ING,  Bjarte Bogsnes of Equinor, Jutta Eckstein of IT communication, Jorgen Hesselberg of Comparative Agility, Jens Coldewey of Improuv,  Marcin Floryan of Spotify,  John Buck of Governance Alive, and Ray Arell of Agile Alliance.  

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:28)  What each member learned in 2020
• (16:11)  Waves in Agile
• (30:25)  Agile at 20 and what is next
• (49:52) Wrap up

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It is our 50th episode!  Thank you all for listening and participating over the years! 

In this episode, we talk about Agile communities of practice, are they needed, does management need to be involved, and some good examples of how they are formed.   Also, we talk about annual performance dialogues and rewards that work best for an Agile culture.  Lastly, we have a mix of questions that came from our live event participants. 

• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:05)  Agile communities of practice
• (39:28)  What performance dialogues and rewards work best for an Agile culture?
• (49:52) Wrap up

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In this episode, we talk about the impact of permanent work-from-home policies on Agile team development and coaching.  Plus, we share recommendations on books, blogs, and whitepapers on business and leadership agility. 

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:41)  Permanent work-from-home and Agile
• (40:06)  Resources on business and leadership agility?
• (47:50) Wrap up

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In this episode, we talk about ways to move teams away from command and control over to a more self-organization model.  Also, we explore why and when Agile project management. 

• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:06)  Moving from command and control to self-organization
• (33:18)  Why use Agile project management?
• (45:17) Wrap up

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In this episode, we talk about recommendations for implementing Agile on a team not developing software, what are the signs that a team has become too large and should be split, and what are some steps to get your foot in the door doing product ownership and development. 

• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:35) Implementing Agile on a team not developing software
• (24:04) Signs that the team has become too large and should be split 
• (33:24) How to get your foot in the door doing product ownership and development 
• (46:07) Wrap up

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In this episode, we talk about Agile testing strategies and does it look like in different companies.  Also, we talk about coaching a new product owner who is overwhelmed by the job.   

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:41) Agile testing strategies
• (34:17) Coaching the overwhelmed product owner
• (46:00) Wrap up

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In this episode, we talk about how we deal with unconscious biases as a coach, and how do we detect and dampen them.   Also, we talk about how to shift the team to an outcome mindset.   

• (00:00) Introduction
• (00:46) Dealing with unconscious biases
• (31:54) Shifting to an outcome mindset
• (46:59) Wrap up

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In this episode, we discuss how to maneuver and prepare for a Black Swan event.  Also, we talk about should we measure Agile maturity or not. 

• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:03) Maneuvering a Black Swan event
• (35:17) How and should we measure Agile maturity or not?
• (46:40) Wrap up

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In this episode, we discuss what does it mean to be "good enough" to ship a product.  Also, we talk about how Agile coaches measure their own success in an organization.  

• (00:00) Introduction
• (00:52) What does it mean to be "good enough" to ship a product?
• (26:45) How Agile coaches measure their own success in an organization?
• (44:25) Wrap up

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In this episode, we devote the hour to talking about having to work remotely now that face-to-face is not possible.  We also talk about you are taking care of yourself during this pandemic. 

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:33) Working remotely when face-to-face is not possible
• (48:46) Wrap up

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In this episode, we talk about how people learn both at the team and personal level.  We also talk about how somebody moves to an Agile coach role from scrum master, and how to become an enterprise-level coach. 

• (00:00) Introductions
• (02:17) Learning at the team and personal level
• (29:20) How do you move from scrum master to Agile coach?
• (39:41) How do you become an enterprise-level coach? 
• (43:34) Wrap up

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In this episode, we talk about people's big Agile wins in 2019 and what they want to get done in 2020.  We also answer the question of how to not be an outsider as a scrum master, and we look at how to reflect on our own behavior and team communications.  

• (00:00) Introductions
• (03:45) What are your big wins for 2019 and what does 2020 look like
• (25:21) How to not be an outsider as a scrum master
• (35:10) Effective team communications
• (46:20) Wrap up

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An exclusive interview with the Supporting Agile Adoption Initiative at their yearly meeting in Stockholm, Sweden.   Attendees included Hendrik Esser of Ericsson,  Eric Abelen of ING,  Bjarte Bogsnes of Equinor, Jutta Eckstein of IT communication, Jorgen Hesselberg of Comparative Agility, Jens Coldewey of Improuv,  Marcin Floryan of Spotify,  John Buck of Governance Alive, Elena Vassilieva of Ericsson, and Ray Arell of Agile Alliance.  

We talk about organizational design in Agile companies to promote higher contextual awareness and coordination between parts within companies.  We also talk about sustainability and how development teams can help innovate and create a  sustainable future.      

• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:35) What is the Supporting Agile Adoption Initiative 
• (07:47) Organizational Design and Octopus Structures
• (36:31) Sustainability
• (46:54) Wrap up

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In this last episode of the year: 

• (2:24) We explore why people seek permission to improve products, their teams, and themselves
• (26:52) Do you use different frameworks depending on the nature of the work?
• (37:42) How do you assess Agile maturity?

Special thanks to the outstanding work of my ACN hosting team.  Thank you so much Hendrik Esser, Jörg Pietruszka, and Linda Cook!

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This is a special ACN that was recorded live with Eddy Bruin, Kristine Corbus, Paul Holland, Tom Roden, David Evans, Damian Synadinos and Huib Schoots at the Agile Testing Days event in Germany.  We talk about the benefits of a stand-alone Agile conference focused on test, how Agile has changed test professionals, and what are the key takeaways from this Agile Testing Days event.   

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In this episode: 

• (00:39) Is Agile killing or helping innovation?
• (15:20) Is there value in determining metrics based on cycle time? What metrics are other organizations using to provide leadership visibility into team performance? 
• (26:17) What practical techniques can help improve the cohesiveness of a team in an Agile environment? 
• (37:00) Has there been much success in introducing Agile and practicing Agile in K-12 classrooms?
• (39:38) What are you reading?
• (43:13) Wrap up.

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In this episode, (00:37) we talk about building a "Yes, and..." culture; (28:17) How do you bring cultural change to an organization?; (40:40) What are you reading?; (41:45) Wrap-up and upcoming events. 

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In this episode: 

• (00:45) we talk about what is wrong with mandated Agile transformations 
• (17:43) What is the best way a scrum master can show value? 
• (31:51) What is the difference between digital and Agile transformations?
• (37:27) What is the best practice for user stories added in the middle of the iteration?
• (46:00) Wrap-up and upcoming events. 

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In this episode, we talk about:

• The Agile principle about how we can build projects around motivated individuals. How do we do this?
• (23:09) Should people in an organization be given a choice to be agile or not? How would this impact employee engagement?
• (32:58) How do you stop/avoid teams converting user story points into time?
• (47:27) Wrapup: taking about Agile 2019's Business Agility Lab and ACN events. 

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In this episode, (01:04) we explore the concept of Flow and how it works with Agile; (19:44) Any suggestions on coaching effectiveness measurements? ; (29:10) What is the Project Management Office (PMO) role in Agile?; (39:22) Wrap up: upcoming events.

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In this episode, (00:51) we explore a terrible story from the Narrative Project about never having enough time to test; (21:47) How do we combine sprint reviews so that stakeholders can participate?; (29:21 ) Is it essential for leaders to understand and act Agile before they have others do so? ; (36:53) Is it important to hone personal agility to enhance organizational agility? ; (46:49) Wrap up: upcoming events.

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In this episode, (1:03) Narrative Project: we explore ways to dampen stories around somebody feeling that they don't get training opportunities | (14:59) What are some small steps to get started in shifting a large 3K employee organization from multi-year project funding to a more Agile funding model? | (23:59) What are the best approaches/ideas/personal experiences when trying to strengthen or build team trust when scrum coach and team are not co-located? | (35:33) What books are your reading? | (38:37) Wrap up: join Ray at the following events.

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In this episode, (00:40) Narrative Project: Great leaders build strong Agile teams. How to make more stories like this?; (16:50) Business value delivered is a valuable metric to track for senior leadership. What are some of the best ways to calculate this?; (31:24) What research, studies, literature do you draw on during conversations with management regarding the need for cultural change?; (38:00) How do you hold a team accountable?; (44:40) Wrap up... Join us at Deliver:Agile 2019 in Nashville.

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In this episode, we talk about (00:26) a story from the Agile Narrative Project titled "What about the code?" and how to empower the team to write great code; (20:23) How do you move teams to go beyond agile rituals and really develop Agile mindset? ; (33:59) What is the best practice for nonfunctional requirements in Agile?; (47:50) How do you address if somebody is using misleading terminology?; (55:25) Wrap up.

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In this episode we talk about (00:39) the problem with calling Agile adoption being done and letting go of the coaches; (05:59) story points being a time estimate rather than a relative size estimation. How can a coach change this mindset?; (21:03) How to encourage continuous development in a company that is already doing agile?; (27:49) As a coach, are there any concerns you see with organizations implementing SAFe? Is there anything you would caution others to be wary of?; (34:30) How much of agile is the team structures Vs work methods/approaches?; (40:17) Wrap up join me at Agile Open Northwest in Feb and Agile India in March. More info: http://https://2019.agileindia.org/; take a look at ING bank http://https://vimeo.com/312152257 

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A special holiday episode with the Agile Alliance's Supporting Agile Adoption (SAA) initiative team talking about the 12 principles of Agile in Amsterdam. Hendrik Esser, Jens Coldewey, Jorgen Hesselberg, Jutta Eckstein, Bjarte Bogsnes, Boris Kneisel, Marcin Floryan, and Eric Abelem. (01:09) SAA team introduction, (02:40) Is it really just about software?, (11:12) Reflecting on our work, (18:20) Business people and developers working together daily, (27:25) Self Organization and motivated individuals, (36:13) Welcoming requirements even late in development, (43:15 ) Face-to-face communications is it outdated?, (50:02) What is Supporting Agile Adoption?, (52:44) More info on Beyond Budgeting, (53:20) Wrap up.

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In this episode, we talk about (00:50) how Agile reduces overtime and improves work-life balance, (17:30) How to implement Agile in everyday business processes, (29:00) How do you help traditional project managers transition to agile project management, (41:07) What are best practices to distinguish project, product, delivery, and strategic goals to focus management, business, the organization, and shareholders, (48:44) wrap up.

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In this episode, we talk about (00:55) the Agile narrative project story on being burned out by Agile, (16:33) There don't seem to be many training programs for managers in an organization undergoing an Agile transformation. What are good ideas and curriculum content?, (29:31) Is there any good Agile certification programs?, (37:54) As a Scrum Master how do I show or which measurement I can use to show that I am bringing value to the company and Scrum Teams? How do I prove my worth?, (47:16) Wrap up.

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In this episode, we talk about (01:04) the Agile Narrative Project story of the overpowering scrum master, (18:35) what coaching techniques do people use to gain leverage and traction when undertaking an Agile transformation in a more traditional environment?, (31:32) is it possible to release plan without planning out sprints in advance when you are working on three projects at one time?, (36:40) How do you convince leaders to give Product Owners the authority they need?, (39:50) What are ways to persuade teams of the value of breaking their work down into very small chunks?, (45:03) The org leadership doesn’t get how long-lived teams are superior to “deploying resources to projects,” sources to explain the behavioral science behind teams? , (49:54) wrap up.

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In this episode we (01:07) A few words on the passing of David Hussman, (03:14) Agile Narrative Project: How do we build physiological safety in companies, (20:11) What is the benefit of waiting until Sprint Planning to task out a story instead of doing it in a Grooming session when the team is larger, (26:40) What are useful metrics to show leadership, Leadership wants to see metrics. (32:18) What is a best practice around Agile release planning, and (43:16) Can agile adoption on one team be different from another team.

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In this episode, we talk about (00:34) how an IT Agile coach can influence the business side of an organization, (15:23) how an Agile coach knows they are going in the right direction, (23:15) How a coach first engages with a client, (29:14) what techniques to facilitate Agile principles and values, and (34:45) what are ways to coach a team to make realistic sprint goals.

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This episode we talk about (00:36) tactics and strategies to engage upper and executive management in adopting business agility, (12:49) how can you bring the most value to line-managers that might be willing to change but not yet see or understand the full implication, (32:04) how does an Agile Coach know that he has done a good job, and (41:05) how can a coach help a business head or a product manager on budget allocation.

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In this episode, we talk about (00:55) are all Agile transformations extremely slow, (20:00) how to do backlog grooming in Kanban, (22:18) what are the deliverables of an Agile coach vs. scrum master, and (33:14) Where is the line between modifying Agile frameworks for need and ignoring Agile values and principles.

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In this episode, we talk about (00:54) what are some ways to promote the value of Agile Coaching, and (25:46) we talk about what are the limits to scaling the Agile adoption to a larger organization.

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In this episode, we talk about (00:36) is culture an emergent property of a complex system and how we can affect that culture, and (20:48) we talk about steps to adopt Agile in classical organizations.

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In this episode we talk about the risk of setting up an internal coaching group, should we set a deadline for our Agile adoption to be done, and how do we coach a team with an over-aggressive functional manager.

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In this episode, we are talking about why scaled frameworks may feel like waterfall, how to talk to executives, and what the heck is this business agility.

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In this episode we talk about how to overcome the negative bias from a previous failed Agile adoption, tips for working with geographically dispersed teams, what to do if your company can’t or is unwilling to have a trained full time Scrum master, and what to do to build credibility as a non-developer scrum master/coach.

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This week we talk about how to motivate a team that is working on older products, what makes a good agile coach, and what resources are a must read/watch for Agile practitioners.

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In this episode we talk about how do Agile teams handle interrupts, why teams should use story points vs. hours, getting a vertical slice of a user story, how do you integrate Agile into teams outside of software, and when can you call yourself Agile.

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This week we talk about what if we had "unlimited power” on how we would guide Agile adoption across a large heterogeneous organization, How we would start to agilize a team, and about what is the criteria for having the title of Agile Coach.

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This week we talk about how to break through a local maximum in team evolution, public vs private sector roll out of Agile, how to manage the challenges in adopting Agile for organizations with legacy systems, and is agile just a means to an end or something more.

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