Agile in Action with Bill Raymond

Unlock the Power of Human-Centric AI for Your Business. In this episode of Agile in Action, host Bill Raymond sits down with Bill Ryan, founder and partner at Sync(d) AI, to explore how businesses can leverage AI to work smarter, not harder. Discover how AI is transforming the way small businesses operate, from creating comprehensive marketing plans in hours instead of weeks, to implementing intel...

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MfImeEij4XY   In this episode of the Agile and Action Podcast, Bill chats with Bhavneet Chahal, Co-founder and CEO of GoSkills, about how AI is reshaping online learning and development. Bhavneet shares how GoSkills took the bite-sized learning approach seriously way back in 2013 and why it still holds strong today. Instead of hour-long snoozefests, they focus on...

"How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. It's the same thing with projects." — Luke Pivac In this episode of the Agile in Action Podcast, Bill Raymond chats with Luke Pivac, co-author of Learn Agile and Scrum in Two Hours. They talk about why Agile is more about mindset than rigid frameworks, the shift from traditional project management to Agile practices, and how teams adapted to remote...

In this Agile in Action Podcast episode, Professor Adam Boddison, CEO of the Association for Project Management (APM), discusses the evolving role of project professionals in a rapidly changing world. He emphasizes the critical importance of project professionals in delivering societal and organizational change, advocating for their broader recognition beyond technical roles to strategic leadershi...

🎥 Watch now: https://youtu.be/yBw6bnP8YV0   Today, we are honored to have Captain Jon Haase on the podcast. Captain Jon Haase is a Navy Program Manager at the Navy Expeditionary Missions Program Office (or PMS 408) in NAVSEA and actively promotes AI readiness and innovation within the defense sector. In this episode, host Bill Raymond and Captain Jon Haase explore integrating AI and Agile methodo...

🎥 Watch now: https://youtu.be/XUv3SHoXgK0   Bill Raymond chats with Vazgen Tadevosyan and Edik Baghdasaryan about their bold move from running a consulting firm to developing their gaming product. This episode is a masterclass in navigating significant business shifts without losing focus. Vazgen and Edik dive deep into their journey, sharing the lessons learned from balancing consulting services...

🎥 Watch Now:    🌪️ Living with complexity and an exploration of the Cynefin framework Douglas Squirrel, author of Agile Conversations, joins Bill Raymond on the Agile in Action podcast. Douglas discusses the misconceptions around agility in tech teams and the importance of experimentation in complex environments. Bill and Douglas discuss the benefits of rapid experimentation, handling complexity...

🎥 Watch now: https://youtu.be/N9u-dsvOhSU Are you feeling trapped because your product is not delivering value? Guest David Pereira shares how to untrap your team by prioritizing customer needs and behaviors over backlog grooming, focusing on adding value. David and Bill will equip you with practical, actionable tips and strategies. You'll learn how to measure the value delivered by a product or ...

🎥 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 prepara...

🎥 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 tr...

🎥 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 divers...

🎥 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 retros...

🎥 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...

🎥 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 cu...

🔮 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 lea...

⏫ 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 t...

🌱 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...

🎥 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 foc...

🤿 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 podcas...

🤝 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...

🎙️ 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...

🎥 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 leader...

🎥 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 wil...

🎙️ 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 sh...