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Give Us Feedback In this episode, we explore how AI can help your teams build better products and more fully embrace Agile principles. We also discuss the potential downsides of over-reliance on AI, such as reduced team interaction, inflexibility, and the risk of biased or misguided decisions. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore this topic. For details on the next live event or how to support our show, please visit acnpodcast.org Support the show

Give Us Feedback In this episode, we will delve into various organizational change models, explore common pitfalls to avoid, provide strategies for effectively managing resistance to change, and showcase inspiring success stories from across the industry. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore this topic. For details on the next live event or how to support our show, please visit acnpodcast.org. Support the show

Send us a text In this episode, we offer guidance to those affected by layoffs—both individuals now seeking new employment and those remaining who are dealing with the emotional and practical challenges of losing a co-worker. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore this topic. For details on the next live event or how to support our show, please visit acnpodcast.org. Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of transformation within our business, questioning whether it is fundamentally flawed. We'll explore the challenges, misconceptions, and potential pitfalls often accompanying transformation initiatives and discuss whether pursuing change might sometimes lead us astray. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore this topic. For details on the next live event or how to support our show, please visit acnpodcast.org. Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message. In this podcast episode, we dive deep into one of the most frequently misunderstood principles: simplicity. We explore its true meaning, debunk common misconceptions, and discuss how embracing simplicity can lead to more efficient workflows, better decision-making, and a more precise focus on delivering value. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore this topic. For details on the next live event or how to support our show, please visit acnpodcast.org. Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message. In this podcast episode, we delve into the various obstacles that Agile coaches encounter when attempting to quantify and demonstrate their impact and value within organizations. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore this topic. For details on the next live event or how to support our show, please visit acnpodcast.org. Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we explore interesting trends in the industry, leading us to delve deeper into whether companies are backing away from Agile. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore this topic. For details on the next live event or how to support our show, please visit acnpodcast.org. Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we will be addressing the challenges that arise when requirements change unexpectedly or when flexibility is needed in our teams, companies, products, or customers. This may involve tackling problems related to our processes, planning, technical debt, legacy systems, as well as contracts with both internal and external parties. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore this topic. For details on the next live event or how to support our show, please visit acnpodcast.org. Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we will be discussing the essential leadership traits that are required to build a customer-centric organization. We will analyze the characteristics of expert, achiever, and catalyst leaders, emphasizing the effectiveness of inclusive leadership. Additionally, we will explore how people can deal with bad leadership and how they can develop and grow their own leadership style. We welcome you to join us as we delve into this topic. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore this topic. For details on the next live event or how to support our show, please visit acnpodcast.org. Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss Jon Kern’s, coauthor of the Agile Manfesto, LinkedIn post calling for a return to Agile basics and reimagining it for the future. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore topics related to Agile. For details on the next live event, please visit acnpodcast.org. Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we will discuss the key components of influence and techniques for enhancing it to improve your work as a coach. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore topics related to Agile. For details on the next live event, please visit acnpodcast.org. Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we'll explore methods to improve organizational responsiveness by aligning strategic and tactical delivery and creating a system that fosters strategic agility. We'll also delve into the complexities of establishing a stronger and more comprehensive business system, discussing the challenges and effective techniques involved. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore topics related to Agile. For details on the next live event, please visit acnpodcast.org. Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss techniques for starting a new coaching engagement with a team and getting them headed in the right direction. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore topics related to Agile. For details on the next live event, please visit acnpodcast.org. Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message. During the Agile 2023 event, I couldn't help but notice a significant number of individuals I met had chosen to remove the term "Agile" from their job titles. This observation prompted a valuable learning spike, where we delve into the reasons behind this trend and explore potential actions to address it. Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message. This episode explores the often-discussed unhealthy relationship between adopting organizations, consultancies, certificate providers, and framework and tool vendors, commonly called the "Agile Industrial Complex." Is this phenomenon real, and what can be done about it if it is? Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore topics related to Agile. For details on the next live event, please visit acnpodcast.org. Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message. This episode delves into Agile methodology and its potent role in mitigating risks. We also explore the art of persuading and enlisting others in adopting these approaches for effective risk reduction. Also, in this episode, we discuss some tips when coaching a new team. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore topics related to Agile. For details on the next live event, please visit acnpodcast.org. Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we explore how companies prioritizing processes over nurturing their workforce's skills and executing Agile with an outdated command and control mindset can lead to a culture where individuals feel ignored and underappreciated, despite their invaluable contributions to product development and company success. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore topics related to Agile. For details on the next live event, please visit acnpodcast.org. Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we delve into the question of whether Agile has "jumped the shark." We examine the current state of Agile and whether it still provides value to organizations in today's rapidly changing business environment. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore topics related to Agile. For details on the next live event, please visit acnpodcast.org. Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the ACN Learning Spike! Our short, informative episodes are designed to provide insights on various topics that can enhance your coaching or organizational agility. In our debut episode, we'll give an overview of the Cynefin Framework, so sit back and prepare to learn. If you want to support our show or join us for our monthly live event, please visit acnpodcast.org. We appreciate your support! Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message. In today's fast-paced world, we often prioritize the "how" of building things - the methods, tools, and resources we use to deliver results. However, in our eagerness to achieve our goals, we sometimes lose sight of the "why" - the deeper purpose and meaning behind our actions. In this episode, we'll delve into the delicate balance between the "how" and "why" and explore how we can avoid overemphasizing the process at the expense of the value we're trying to deliver. So, join us as we discuss practical strategies for staying focused on our goals while honoring our actions' deeper purpose. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore topics related to Agile. For details on the next live event, please visit acnpodcast.org. The Agile Coaching Network podcast is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, and we rely on the support of our listeners to keep the ACN going. Support the Show.