Meta-Cast

In this episode, Bob and Josh continue the definition of their agile starter kit by defining what a sprint looks like.  How long is it and what are the ceremonies that drive the tempo? These items and more are added into the starter kit! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themetacast.substack.com

In this episode, Bob and Josh start digging into the starter kit.  We attack the basic setup needed for a team by covering things like team size, team members, working space, and whiteboard usage.  Our goal is to help you lay the foundation for a succesful implementation of Agile inside of your company. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acces...

In this episode, Bob and Josh discuss the numerous areas requiring courage in our industry.  Why do so many people struggle to say "no"?  Where can I be more courageous?  We answer these questions and more... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themetacast.substack.com

In this episode Bob and Josh discuss how you can enable change throughout your team.  We even discuss the idea of enabling too much change and the dangers that can be presented with that mistake. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themetacast.substack.com

Bob and Josh tackle the movement commonly referred to as Stoos.  We discuss our views of the movement, how it may affect you, and whether or not you should actually care or pay attention. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themetacast.substack.com

Bob and Josh come right back to the Release Planning topic to dig into some of its juicier bits.  In this episode, Bob and Josh tackle the ever challenging topic of estimation.  When should you do it?  Who should do it?  In the end, a basic blueprint is assembled giving guidance on these questions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

Bob and Josh return after a 5 month hiatus!!!In this episode, Bob and Josh discuss styles of release planning and some of the pitfalls we've run into in our travels. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themetacast.substack.com

In this episode, Bob and Josh discuss various ways to drive innovation within your teams.  Ideas include 20% time, FedEx/Innovation days, and a couple of others.  Insight is also given into how to battle some of the normal push-back/challenges when these ideas are introduced into your organization. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

In this episode Bob and Josh review lessons learned over the past year and discuss some of the improvements currently at the top of their personal backlog. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themetacast.substack.com

In this meta-cast Bob and Josh go topic-less and chat about challenges facing each of their current teams. Topics range from oscillating between Scrum and Kanban to getting that mystical, magical agile "switch" to flip in people. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themetacast.substack.com

In this episode, Bob and Josh discuss some common patterns displayed by truly mature agile teams. We cover a wide range of patters including teamwork, test infection, and automation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themetacast.substack.com

Bob and Josh discuss tips and tricks you can use when starting an agile project. We cover the concept of a Sprint 0, rolling wave planning, and the varying levels of planning needed for small and large projects. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themetacast.substack.com

Bob and Josh discuss the various methodologies in use across the agile community and how mixing them together can benefit your teams. We cover numerous use cases in which applying techniques from Scrum, XP, Lean, and Kanban can help improve your team's performance. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themetacast....

Bob and Josh discuss technology conferences. With a goal of helping you get the most out of any technology conference you are attending, our topics of discussion include attendee etiquette, how to plan for attending a conference, different conference types, and speaker styles. Having attended many conferences and spoken at quite a few, we attempt to tackle each subject from both angles (attendee a...

Bob and Josh discuss common causes of failed sprints. We not only tackle the causes, but we also provide options for preventing future failures and identify early warning signals for sprint failures. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themetacast.substack.com

Bob and Josh discuss some of the more common anti-patterns managers have been known to display (topics range from lack of trust all the way to disengagement). Hopefully, you've never been exposed to any of these anti-patterns, but if you have, this meta-cast offers a few tips on how to handle them. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

Bob and Josh tackle another listener-submitted question. This one centers around retrospectives. Topics in the discussion range from patterns and anti-patters we've seen out in the wild to tips and tricks you can use to help revive your stale retrospectives. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themetacast.substac...

Bob and Josh tackle their first listener-submitted question, which centers around agile adoption. How do you start an agile adoption? What are some of the pre-reqs for a successful adoption (tools, talent, knowledge, etc.)? How can you scale these successes throughout your enterprise? These items and more are covered in episode 14. Enjoy!!! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss th...

Bob and Josh wrap up their two-part discussion of testing in an agile team. This second session covers various agile testing subjects, from continuous integration to automated test development. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themetacast.substack.com

Bob and Josh start their two-part discussion of testing in an agile team. This first session covers numerous agile testing subjects, from the role of testers in an agile team to test driven development. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themetacast.substack.com

Bob and Josh discuss ideas, tips, and tricks that can be used when hiring for an agile team. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themetacast.substack.com

Bob and Josh discuss various topics around a team's tempo. Items covered include sprint tempo, release tempo, and the effects that various tempos have on a team's productivity. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themetacast.substack.com

Bob and Josh continue the discussion of classic scrum roles by tackling the role of the team. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themetacast.substack.com

Bob and Josh continue the discussion of classic scrum roles by tackling the product owner role. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themetacast.substack.com

Bob and Josh discuss the traits required to be a top-flight scrum master and some of the common pitfalls teams have in identifying the right person(s) to serve as scrum master. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit themetacast.substack.com