Badass Agile

In today's podcast episode, we explore the role of agile leaders in social media, discussing its societal impact, resisting divisiveness, and promoting positivity online to influence the digital landscape constructively.

In this episode, I explore the need to redefine traditional agile roles, urging listeners to break free from industry constraints. I emphasize the importance of learning new skills for 2024, such as adding value, setting ambitious goals, fostering creativity and innovation, making decisive decisions, influencing others, and cultivating resilience. By mastering these skills, I highlight the potenti...

When Agile fails, we should look first at where we failed to honour its principles. How many times have we taught "people over process and tools", only to focus solely on process and tools? Can it REALLY be the fault of management every time? Maybe we should take a closer look in our own houses.

2023 brought great change to business and technology. Priorities have changed, and we may not be focused on the right things to support our clients and practitioners. Where will Agile go in 2024?

The future of agile lies in a relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation. Let's use our skills to create a better work environment, deliver better products, and strive for better balance.

Don't obsess over the outcome. The only thing that creates the outcome is the daily practice you commit to.

Is social media dying? Has it gone past its use-by date? It seems that there's ever more division and complexity, and you have to ask...is it really adding value?

Many times, the problem lies in the misconception of what agile truly offers and the failure to communicate its value effectively. We need to bridge the gap between what we're delivering and what businesses actually find valuable...

Why do big organizations struggle with agility? Big Agile frequently falls short. Scaling frameworks don't really help. Let's explore the characteristics of large organizations and the people who work there so we can see why Big Agile doesn't fit big enterprise - and what you can do about it.

I'm a little biased, but there are certain things a training experience MUST do in order to delivery lasting value.

If your ship is sinking, you don't want to cling to the rails and hope everything will be ok. Let me show you what to do next.

The industry is facing a crowded market, a decline in quality of work, and a lack of focus on outcomes. We still tend to overthink and over-document, leading to a lack of actual delivery. Get ready for an eye-opening discussion that will leave you questioning the state of the agile biz.

As an agile practitioner, you have a duty to lead and to make real change. I think we're most imminently qualified to bring real cultural and social change to our workplaces...and beyond.

Is Agile Losing Favor?: "I see more ads for Agile project managers. I see more online sources calling Agile a form of project management. Does that mean that Agile is losing favor? Does it mean that there's some things that we missed or wrote off about the traditional Project Manager that are coming back in style?"

On this episode of Badass Agile, I discuss how applying Agile concepts to creative fields, leadership, and business strategy could result in easier and more consistent creation of better quality outcomes.

We could have gone back to normal by now....but we haven't. Because we can't. Things are forever changed. To the badass, that means opportunity.

The pandemic and rapid technological advancements have shown us that the old ways of leading no longer apply. Adaptability and understanding your team’s needs and values are essential in this new landscape.

There’s a lot of opinion out there. But not all of it will help you. Bickering with trolls on social media doesn’t help you succeed. And it’s not good for our craft. Choose sources that are experienced, open and maybe swimming aginst the current.

The best kind of coach is one who understands where you want to go, where you are, and what strategies are likely to work (universally and just for you). Are you doing that?

I am interested in the difference makers. The factors that determine whether or not you are the hero of the greatest story ever. The true badass shares a heritage with the greatest philosophers, doers, and heroes in history.

Episode 229 - Why Sameness Is Not A Strategy. Don't be an algorithm-pleaser! If you're talking about agile on social media, but you're copying what everyone else is doing...you're a follower. Learn how to stand out in this episode.

Badass Agile welcomes Sofia Theodorou (People Executive) and Carl Oxholm (Tax Executive and CEO of Virtue Compass) to talk about the state of people and culture in 2023.

Impact requires strength. We talk about big goals and making impact...but without real commitment and action, nothing happens. Seeing an outcome is only the first step. You have to act.

Agile has lost the script - we've become divisive, intolerant...maybe even a little arrogant. When we lose our desire to elevate the craft and the community as a whole, history tells us that the final days are near. Instead of behaving like noble beings worthy of trust and talent to make work better, we making this into a circus. We should know better. Don’t Miss Out on Our New FREE Community Clic...

Community polarization, influx of new scrum masters, too much complexity and the introduction of AI will challenge agile practitioners in 2023.