take5IRL Podcast

🎙️ In Part 2 of this Take5IRL series, host @Mike continues the conversation with @Gijs Valbracht—Agile coach and former global leader at ING Bank—to explore the real-world challenges behind ING’s transformation. This episode dives into the practical barriers that emerged as the organization moved toward Agile, and how team and leadership buy-in became the catalyst for real progress. Gijs shares ho...

🚀 What does it take to lead a true Agile transformation in a global enterprise? 🎙️ In this episode of Take5IRL, host @Mike sits down with @Gijs Valbracht, Agile coach and former global leader at ING Bank, to explore how ING embraced Lean principles to deliver one of the world’s top-rated banking apps—ahead of schedule. Gijs shares how transformation success was rooted in team buy-in, energized le...

🎙️ New Episode: The AI Advantage for Scrum Masters In this episode of our AI Lightning Talks series, host @Mike sits down with @Ben Floyd—Certified Scrum Trainer turned AI expert—to unpack how AI can elevate your role as a Scrum Master and beyond. Learn what AI actually means, how to strategically apply it in your role, and why this course is the foundation for integrating AI into your work for th...

In this episode of our AI Lightning Talks series, host @Mike sits down with @Ben Floyd—Certified Scrum Trainer turned AI expert—to explore how AI is becoming an invaluable ally for Scrum Masters. From boosting creativity in retrospectives to generating fresh coaching strategies, Ben shares practical ways AI can enhance team dynamics and self-coaching techniques. Whether you're a seasoned agile...

🎙️ In this episode of our AI Lightning Talks series, host @Mike sits down with @Ben Floyd—Certified Scrum Trainer turned AI expert—to explore what every Product Owner needs to know about working with artificial intelligence. Ben dives into how Product Owners can use AI not just as a buzzword, but as a practical, powerful tool to drive efficiency and clarity in their work. From refining your backlo...

🎙️ In this episode of our AI Lightning Talks series on the Take5IRL podcast, host @Mike chats with @Ben Floyd—Certified Scrum Trainer and AI innovator—about the growing impact of artificial intelligence on developers. With nearly 40% of developers now being told they need AI skills to stay relevant in their roles, Ben dives into how AI is reshaping development work. He breaks down the tasks AI is...

🎙️In this episode of our AI Lightning Talks series of the Take5IRL podcast, host @Mike chats with @Ben Floyd—Certified Scrum Trainer and AI innovator—about how artificial intelligence is transforming agile practices. Ben shares how AI is helping teams build MVPs faster than ever, shrinking development cycles from two weeks to just one—or even 24 hours. The result? A game-changing opportunity to “t...

🎙️ In this episode of our AI Lightning Talks series, host @Mike sits down with @Ben Floyd—Certified Scrum Trainer turned AI expert—to tackle a pressing topic: How can professionals learn and use AI tools when company policies are still unclear? Ben breaks down how to safely explore AI without risking company data, shares smart ways to build your AI skills even when your organization hasn’t set cle...

🎙️ In this episode of the Take5IRL podcast, our hosts @Mike and @Pat explore agilityIRL’s new partnership with Medical Alley, the nation’s leading network at the intersection of healthcare and innovation. Together, they break down what this collaboration means for agilityIRL clients, how it amplifies the impact of our work, and why Medical Alley is such a powerful ecosystem for transformation. Mik...

🎙️ In this kickoff episode of our new AI series, host @Mike sits down with @Ben Floyd—Certified Scrum Trainer turned AI expert—to explore how innovators are navigating the world of artificial intelligence. Ben shares his 3 unique tips to working with AI tools. Whether you're new to AI or looking to sharpen your prompt engineering game, Ben’s insights offer a powerful way to unlock better outco...

🎙️ How Agile Transformed a Hardware Company’s Competitive Edge In this episode of the Take5IRL podcast, our host Jeff Lee is joined by Peter Borsella, co-founder of Big Orange Square, and a leading expert in Agile for hardware. Together, they uncover the fascinating story of a company struggling to keep up in a competitive market. Faced with declining international market share and long developmen...

🎙️ In this episode of the Take5IRL podcast, our host @Jeff is joined by @Peter Borsella, co-founder of Big Orange Square with Hubert Smits and a leading expert in Agile for hardware. Together, they dive into the unique challenges of applying Agile in hardware development—a world where traditional software practices don’t always translate smoothly. Peter shares insights on how many organizations ar...

Complex product development requires an adaptive approach. In our latest podcast, join our hosts @Jeff and @Pat as they dive into the tools and practices that can help you improve your product delivery, even when firmware and hardware changes are involved—enabling you to navigate the unknowns with confidence. Don’t miss this insightful discussion on how to drive innovation in a field where adaptab...

🎙️ This week on the Take5IRL podcast, we dive into a transformative case study with CAPITAL Services, a leading credit card servicer. Once reliant on traditional waterfall methodologies, they sought a faster way to innovate and maintain a competitive edge. By adopting Scrum, they set out to deliver the best work and get real-time feedback on their progress. Join our host @Jeff and representatives...

🎙️ This week on the Take5IRL podcast, our host @Jeff is joined by special guest Kelly Weyrauch to explore a critical question: Why should the Quality and Regulatory departments care about Agile, isn’t that just for the development teams? If you rely on high-quality products, Agile matters to you. Kelly and Jeff dive into how Agile not only streamlines development, but it also enhances product qual...

🎙️ This week on the Take5IRL podcast, our host @Jeff is joined by special guest Kelly Weyrauch for a deep dive into the latest updates to TIR45. Tune in as Kelly tackles hot topics like what truly requires a signature, how Agile practices can enhance regulatory compliance, and how to integrate Agile into regulatory requirements. Plus, learn how defining "done" at every increment can prev...

🎙️ In part 2 of this powerful medical device case study, our hosts @Pat and @Jeff continue the journey from where we left off in episode 62. https://youtu.be/HKp04B341dU After hands-on Agile training, we moved into coaching the team as they executed their first sprints. Tune in to hear about the cultural shift that took place—a big change for the company that allowed them to see improvement in rea...

🎙️ In this compelling episode of the take5IRL podcast, co-hosts @Pat and @Jeff take you behind the scenes of a transformative case study. We dive into the challenges faced by a struggling product group in the medical device industry—burdened by excessive work in process, significant cost and team cuts, and drawn-out compliance testing cycles. Faced with the urgent need for change, they turned to A...

🎙️ Ready to dive deeper into Agile for medical device systems? In this episode of the take5IRL podcast, @Jeff is joined once again by Agile Med Device Expert Kelly Weyrauch for an insightful continuation of their conversation on implementing Agile in the medical device industry. They break down what the FDA truly expects from your systems and reveal how adopting an Agile approach can give your com...

🚀 Ready to navigate the complexities of Agile in regulated environments? Join @Jeff and our special guest, Kelly Weyrauch—the go-to expert for Agile in the medical device world—as they dive deep into the challenges and breakthrough strategies for integrating Agile in regulated industries. In this eye-opening episode, we tackle the critical need to document your current processes and ensure every...

In this episode, Pat and Jeff continue our conversation about organizational assessments.  The most important part of an assessment is the tailored solutions that are determined  after  the assessment is complete. Tune in to this week's episode to learn more!

In this episode, @Pat and @Jeff will delve into the value of assessing your product delivery flow. Understanding the unique challenges that your organization faces, as well as the outcomes you are looking to achieve, will help you chart a course to business value. This will ensure that changes you make are both effective and sustainable.

In this episode, @Pat and @Jeff share why starting with an assessment is the best strategy for your agile journey. No matter where you are in your agile journey, knowing the state of your organization with clarity will lead to data-driven recommendations. Most importantly, your organization will be able to measure growth. Learn how you can get started today.

🎙 Exciting News! Tune in to our latest podcast episode where Pat and Jeff delve into the world of SAFe. Learn the truth about SAFe planning, debunk myths, and put your knowledge to the test. Can you get a perfect score of 4 for 4? Don't miss out - listen now! 🚀 #SAFe #Podcast #Planning #MythBusting

🎙️ Excited to level up your scaling game? Tune in to our podcast, where Pat and Jeff share how to blend practices from various scaling frameworks for maximum success. Don't limit yourself - run experiments and explore new possibilities! 🚀