Enterprise Agility Mastery

In this episode of our podcast, we explore a unique approach to creating a change backlog in a business organization. We discuss how complaints can be an invaluable source of insight for change and highlight tools and processes like the Celebration 5W, 15-Minute FOTO, and World Café-style workshops for ideation, obstacle analysis, and prioritization. We emphasize the importance of inclusivity and...

In this episode, we dive into the concept of the Arrival Fallacy and how it can hinder progress in today's fast-paced, Agile business environment. Join us as we, Ian and Erik , thought leaders in the field of Agile principles, explore this traditional business mindset and discuss how teams and leaders can break free from it. We delve into the importance of delivering value early and often, the...

In this episode, Erik, Ricardo and Ian delve into the dichotomy of Red Work and Blue Work, two distinct types of work that exist in any business environment. We discuss the importance of striking the right balance between the two for achieving high team performance. We explore how understanding the different working styles of makers and managers can help create a structure that respects and accomm...

Today our hosts, Ian and Erik, discuss creating a psychologically safe environment at the C-suite level, the benefits of adaptive lean portfolio management, and the need for robust data mining strategies. The conversation emphasizes the need for businesses to change at least as fast as their market to stay competitive. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscrib...

In this episode, join Agile Coaches Ian and Erik as they navigate the intricacies of Agile transformations. They delve into the concept of psychological safety and its crucial role in fostering a conducive environment for innovation and high performance. Listen in as they discuss the importance of leaders admitting their own mistakes to establish psychological safety and the responsibility of the...

In this episode , join Agile Coaches Ian and Erik Hansen as they discuss the intricacies of Agile transformation, the importance of understanding that you are joining an ongoing journey, and the need for a balance between mindset and action. They delve into the significance of patience and trust, the necessity for measuring success. Don't miss out on these insights. This is a public episode. I...

In this episode, join Agile coaches Ian and Erik as they delve into the challenges and techniques of explaining their roles in the Agile world. Listen in as they share relatable analogies, discuss the importance of tailoring communication to the audience's context, and explore the essence of their roles in helping teams perform optimally. Whether you're an Agile coach seeking to refine you...

Welcome to the Enterprise Agility ! This week, Ian and Ricardo explore the importance of Agile Champions in driving successful organizational transformations. These key individuals play a crucial role in ensuring that the principles and practices of agility stick even after external coaches have left. Listen in for an interesting conversation, here are some highlights: Identifying Agile Champions...

A short message from Ian, the lead on the crew to talk about our pivot to a new name and new audience Ian can be reached on twitter @ianatbigagility Ricardo can be reached on twitter @riclib The new podcast home is https://enterpriseagility.info   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit futureofwork.site

Welcome to Season 3 of our growing podcast.... The job of a coach is to always leave behind a legacy of change that lasts. That's what this episode is about 0 how to enable the change and embed it into the culture of the Enterprise 'before you leave'  You can get a picture of the model at my website bigagility.com - look for the clubhouse link Agile Coaching Mastery is recorded live at 5:30PM UK o...

Welcome to Season 3 of our growing podcast.... In this episode, the crew talk about the need for credibility and the basis for that. We talk through the top ask of most agile coaches, 'If you're so good at this, why not get on with leading some delivery then?' Sometimes the answer is yes and sometimes it's no. Listen to the reasoning from the crew this week  You can get a picture of the model at m...

Welcome to Season 3 of our growing podcast.... In this episode, the crew talk about the GP Model for what we as coaches do. We (like a GP) discover the problems and hurts and then diagnose what can be done to put these right. Like a good GP we diagnose a solution in discussion with the client, then we test to see if the 'medicine' works. If it doesn't we try again :)  You can get a picture of the...

Welcome  to Season 3 of our growing podcast.... In this episode, the crew talk about Advocacy - sometimes called Evangelism. We talk about part of the Enterprise coaching role is to be an advocate of Agile and Lean and we discuss how to advocate.  We also discuss how to advocate for the coaching role itself - why do we need coaches :)  You can get a picture of the model at my website bigagility.co...

Welcome  to Season 3 of our growing podcast....  In this episode, the crew talk about how to give advice  Watch out for Ricardo's fabulous hammer analogy and some wise advice from Jason You can get a picture of the model at my website bigagility.com - look for the clubhouse link Agile Coaching Mastery is recorded live at 5:30PMUK on Mondays on Clubhouse. Go to [ agileclub.club ]( http://agileclub....

S03E04 ACM Unscripted - Are we really just consultants in disguise? Welcome  to Season 3 of our growing podcast.... In this episode, the crew Talk about part of the Agiel coach role - certainly at the enterprise level - consulting. Watch out for discussions about sacking a coach who can only coach, and PowerPoint ! love it our hate it - it's a communications vehicle that many recognise You can get...

S03E03 ACM Unscripted - What is coaching really about? Welcome  to Season 3 of our growing podcast.... In this episode, the crew do a sense on check what is expected from Agile Coaches. and introduce CADET - a model for a wider coaching model. You can get a picture of the model at my website bigagility.com - look for the clubhouse link Agile Coaching Mastery is recorded live at 5:30PMUK on Mondays...

Welcome  to Season 3 of our growing podcast.... In this episode, the crew do a sense on check what is expected from Agile Coaches. and introduce CADET = a model for a wider coaching model.  You can get a picture of the model at my website bigagility.com - look for the clubhouse link BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY WE ARE JOINED BY AINA.  AINA is a friend from Ukraine who tells us a little of what is going on...

Welcome  to Season 3 of our growing podcast.... In this episode, the crew do a sense check on the state of Agile Coaching and look for some trends and pointers to the future. This is the introductino to a 10 week series on what is expected from Agile Coaches. Agile Coaching Mastery is recorded live at 5:30PMUK on Mondays on Clubhouse. Go to agileclub.club to find out more and join us for the recor...

Welcome  to Season 2 of our growing podcast.... In this episode, the crew continue to look at leadership, both how to work with leaders  and what kind of leaders we should be as Agile Coaches. As usually they  are joined by friends in the Agile Community to develop ideas etc  Today  we look at interaction and communication -  Authentic Comminication Agile Coaching Mastery is recorded live  on Frid...

Welcome  to Season 2 of our growing podcast.... In this episode, the crew continue to look at leadership, both how to work with leaders  and what kind of leaders we should be as Agile Coaches. As usually they  are joined by friends in the Agile Community to develop ideas etc  Today  we look at interaction and communication -  throwing and catching. You have to listen  to the podcast to get this :)...

Welcome  to Season 2 of our growing podcast.... In this Episode, Ricardo, Ras  and Ian continue to look at leadership, both how to work with leaders  and what kind of leaders we should be as Agile Coaches. As usually they  are joined by friends in the Agile Community to develop ideas etc Today we start talk about the right way to get a systems viewof things  Agile Coaching Mastery is recorded live...

Welcome to Season 2 of our growing podcast.... In this Episode, Ricardo, Ras and Ian continue to look at leadership, both how to work with leaders and what kind of leaders we should be as Agile Coaches. As usualy they are joined by friends in the Agile Community to develop ideas etc  Today we start to talk about tVulnerability and Heros -  you have to listen to the podcast to get this :)  Agile Co...

A new season !!!  Welcome to Season 2 of our growing podcast.... In this Episode, Ricardo, Ras and Ian start a major new theme of looking at leadership, both how to work with leaders and what kind of leaders we should be as Agile Coaches. As usualy they are joined by friends in the Agile Community to develop ideas etc  Today we start to talk about the Grand Unified Theory of Leadership, Management...

In this special episode, Ian is joined by Michael de la Maza to discuss the 'rather interesting post' that all Enterprise Agile coaches are on a 'no win' game - much like Kirk in the The Kobayashi Maru, where there is no way to win unless you change the game! Geeked out? Listen in to find out more Ian and Micael discuss Star Trek and Sense Making and AirBnb amongst other things that are interestin...

In this Episode, Ricardo, Ras and Ian continue to look at a key element of teams : Trust and Psychological Safety. They discuss HIPPOs and ZEBRAs. These are terms for leaders, with ZEBRAs being the really bad one. Listen to the podcast to find out more.  Agile Coaching Mastery is recorded live on Fridays on Clubhouse. Go to agileclub.club to find out more and join us for the recording Ian's course...