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I have recently seen a resurgence of the project manager role on Agile projects...  This episode draws focus to why this is happening and sets the record straight for where the Project Manager Role fits in the Agile Framework. Join V. Lee Henson as we explore the journey of the project manager. 

The tribe has spoken...  These are not the words you hope to hear if you are on the tv series survivor, but could be the best possible words you could hear if you are in an Agile Orgnaization. It is critical that we empower teams to self regulate and reward them for helping uplift each other. Today we will explore the best ways to achieve this survisor mentality and help the teams become better st...

With great power comes great respomsibility. This quote tells us all we need to know about how we treat team members and how we should engage, but are we rewarding the wrong things? Are we punishing teams for things that fall outside of their control? How do we know when we should apply pressure and when we should lay off? This 2 part series will allow us to explore with V. Lee Henson what happens...

So many people are calling for a refund on their 90 day trial of 2020. I even saw one website call for a delete of 2020 or a reboot. This confuses me because I see 2020 as one of the BEST years on record. Yes I realize that people are struggling, and that the pandemic has been horrible. In today's episode learn with V. Lee Henson what we can do to see past all of the fear and strife and see what 2...

In today's edition of The Daily Standup we will be discussing the difference between the internal product review and the public product demo. We will explain why both are important and serve a different purpose. The main key is to know and understand the needs of your audience. This allows you to key in on those items of the greatest interest to the participating audience. V. Lee Henson from Agile...

In these trying times where budgets are low and desire to learn is high, how can I align myself with an organization that wants to help me be successful in my endeavors? What is the difference between all of the offerings and how do I know I have found the one to best meet my needs? In this episode join V. Lee Henson, President & Founder of AgileDad as we explore the TOP 3 things you need to k...

When it comes to building the perfect product or service, how do we know where to draw the line when it comes to features? How do we know where we should allocate funding and where it is better for us to just say no? In this episode we will discuss the journey of a frustrated Product Owner who "knows" and "understands" his customer so well that the product he has asked for has less than 3% market...

ScrumMasters are often known for their ability to resolve and or remove impediments. They are most often described as facilitator. In this episode you will learn the three questions every advanced ScrumMaster or Agile Coach should be asking. V. Lee Henson reveals that these may not be exactly what you expect. 

When Agile was still a young framework, we found that people struggled with the idea that they did not need a ton of heavyweight paperwork up front to be successful. In today's episode of The Daily Standup join V. Lee Henson as we explore the new enemy. Bad Agile or dogmatic agility has taken over. In a time where organizations are hyperfocused on quantity, they are all quikly abandoning quality a...

As we prepare for Mother's day here in the United States, let's take a moment to celebrate Mother's and the Agile journey that they take us on! This promises to be a VERY funny and uplifting podcast from Lee Henson President and Founder of AgileDad

Daily Standup meetings are often the most abused of all Agile or Scrum Meetings. People attend for all of the wrong reasons and fail to see value in this event. Join AgileDad President and Founder V. Lee Henson as we explore what the daily standup is all about.  

  Join AgileDad University as V. Lee Henson chats with you about the 9 ways to keep your team members motivated. We will openly discuss the following 9 topics: Pay People What They Are Worth Provide Them With a Pleasant Place To Work Offer Opportunities For Self-Development Foster Collaboration Within the Team Encourage Happiness Don't Punish Failure Set Clear Goals Avoid Micro-Management Eliminat...

Join AgileDad Founder and CEO V. Lee Henson as we explore the 7 Deadly Sins of Technical Debt:  Dealing With Unintended Features - Gold Plating Poorly Designed Architecture - Scarecrow Architecture Lack of Product Backlog Management & Inappropriate Visibility Outdated Defects & Bugs - Clear the Defect Queue Lack of Automated Testing Lack of Strong Coding Standards Lack of Refactoring / Pee...

Join AgileDad President and Founder, V. Lee Henson as we dive into the meaning behind the Scrum Values. We will talk beyond the basics and align how application of these values can personally impact us. 

In this edition we will explore the Agile Product Owner Role and spell out a list of reasons why they should have your respect. We will discuss the folowing topics:  PO Anti-Patterns,  The Product Owner Triangle,  Full Role Description,  Product Owner Skills,  Product Owner Qualities, Product Owner Attributes, and the supporting cast they need to get things done. 

Join V. Lee Henson President of AgileDad as we discuss why focusing on outcome over output is so critical for your Agile implementation to be successful. 

Please join V. Lee Henson, founder of AgileDad as we explore the top three organizational issues we encounter when we go out to coach teams:  3) Proper delineation of Agile roles and responsibilities  2) No proper Vision & Strategy alignment at the organizational and product level 1) The inability of the product owner to write backlog items that are clear and concise that are easily consumable...

At AgileDad, we frequently get asked if getting the Scrum Alliance Certification is important and if so, why? Join us as we explore certifications in general, what they mean, and why they have value. 

One of the very first priniples taught to us in the Agile Manifesto reads Individuals and actions over processes and tools. For those of you who know me well, you know that music is a HUGE part of who I am. It is amazing how much even a simple song can teach us. Many songs even fortell an event in the future. In 1984 we received a message from Depeche Mode that would tie to the 2001 Agile Manifest...

One of the first things that we discover in many organizations is a lack of soft skills needed to help teams get to high performing. In this edition of The Daily Standup, we will explore why soft skills really do matter and the importance of knowing your team at a deep level. 

One of the most common questions I get is how did the name AgileDad come about? Is it related directly to you and how you use agile at home? Is it a reference to being a father figure to companies trying to do Agile?  What better way to kick things off than to share how we got our name with all of you. We will be doing frequent podcasts to bring new and exciting content to you and share stories of...

Be Here Now - Mike Cohn One of my favorite books is one I’ve never completely read. It’s called  Be Here Now . A friend’s older brother was reading it when I was 10. He let me page through his copy. The book caught my attention because it was square, an unusual shape for a book. Many of the pages inside the book were hand-lettered and illustrated. I next came across the book when I was a college f...

Be Here Now - Mike Cohn One of my favorite books is one I’ve never completely read. It’s called  Be Here Now . A friend’s older brother was reading it when I was 10. He let me page through his copy. The book caught my attention because it was square, an unusual shape for a book. Many of the pages inside the book were hand-lettered and illustrated. I next came across the book when I was a college f...