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Getting Things Done in an Agile World (Re-release) Dec 18, 2023

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Rebroadcasting a fav from the archives: Join David Allen, Brad Stokes and Andy Cleff as they discuss Getting Things Done in an Agile World. "Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them." David is the New York Times best-selling author of Getting Things Done - The Art of Stress-free Productivity. Since it was first published almost fifteen years ago, Getting Things Done has become an incredibly influential business book and one of the gotos for personal organization. GTD is now shorthand for a way of approaching professional and personal tasks and is used by individuals from CEOs to developers. David discusses the origins of GTD, the journey upon the way, mistakes made and lessons learned. He touches on a range of research such as distributed cognition, the influence of the martial arts and experience of establishing one of the first truly holocratic companies. Guest contact information https://gettingthingsdone.com/ https://twitter.com/gtdguy https://www.linkedin.com/company/david-allen-company/ Books Getting Things Done - The art of stress-free productivity Getting Things Done for Teens About Agile Uprising If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review, a rating, or leave comments on iTunes, Stitcher or your podcasting platform of choice. It really helps others find us. If you'd like to join the discussion and share your stories, please jump into the fray at our Discord Server! We at the Agile Uprising are committed to being totally free. However, if you'd like to contribute and help us defray hosting and production costs we do have a Patreon. Who knows, you might even get some surprises in the mail!

Scaling Simplified with Prateek Singh and Dan Vacanti Dec 03, 2023

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In this episode, hosts Troy Lightfoot and Andy Cleff sit down with Prateek Singh and Dan Vacanti about the new book "Scaling Simplified ." which can be currently found on Leanpub and Amazon. It challenges many common assumptions about "Scaling Agile" and teaches techniques for simplifying scaling by focusing on flow. Resources Mentioned: Drunk Agile YouTube Channel Prateek's New Book "Scaling Simplified" The Secret History of Kanban and Why It Matters ProKanban.org (For classes and free resources) When will it be done? About the Agile Uprising If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review a rating, or leave comments on iTunes, Stitcher or your podcasting platform of choice. It helps others find us. Many thanks to the artist Krebs from Machine Man Records who provided us our outro music free of charge! If you like what you heard, check out these links to find more music you might enjoy! If you'd like to join the discussion and share your stories, please jump into the fray at our Discord Server! We at the Agile Uprising are committed to being free. However, we have a Patreon if you'd like to contribute and help us defray hosting and production costs. Who knows, you might even get some surprises in the mail!

The Importance of Sprint Goals with Maarten Dalmijn Nov 26, 2023

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This week we sit down with Maarten Dalmijn, author of Driving Value with Sprint Goals to discuss the importance of a sprint goal. We start off with the confession that for some practitioners this concept is a bit too "woo", but then we use Maarten's book to peel back the onion and develop greater understanding around how your sprint goal is both a leading and lagging indicator of not only team health, but the health of your organization. Enjoy! Maarten's book, Driving Value with Sprint Goals Wanna see faces? Here's the videocast: https://youtu.be/zcAL1GDclHw If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review, a rating, or leave comments on iTunes, Stitcher or your podcasting platform of choice. It really helps others find us. Much thanks to the artist Krebs from Machine Man Records who provided us our outro music free-of-charge! If you like what you heard, check out these links to find more music you might enjoy! If you'd like to join the discussion and share your stories, please jump into the fray at our Discord Server! We at the Agile Uprising are committed to being totally free. However, if you'd like to contribute and help us defray hosting and production costs we do have a Patreon. Who knows, you might even get some surprises in the mail!

Agile Uprising 7-Year Anniversary: 2023 Nov 19, 2023

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The crew (Jay Hrscko, Brad Stokes, Chris Murman, James Gifford, Andy Cleff, Troy Lightfoot, and Andrew Leff) get together to celebrate seven years of continuous weekly podcasts: 899,245 unique downloads. 380 releases. We reminisce about all the shenanigans we've been up to. We spill the beans on our favorite episodes, spill the tea on memorable moments, and shine a light on a few of the growth spurts we've had – personally and professionally. (Kind of like looking back at our awkward teenage years, but with more Agile and less acne.) We share our love for and give shoutouts to the diverse gang in the Uprising Discord community. No matter where we're headed, we're doing it together. Let's raise a virtual glass to the Uprising, our podcast guests, listeners... and all the amazing folks who've joined the ride. It has been a rollercoaster, and we're strapping in for the next loop-de-loop. Cheers to a million downloads! VideoCast Version: https://youtu.be/v6L5N5Ii3QA About the Agile Uprising If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review, a rating, or leave comments on iTunes, Stitcher or your podcasting platform of choice. It really helps others find us. If you'd like to join the discussion and share your stories, please jump into the fray at our Discord Server! We at the Agile Uprising are committed to being totally free. However, if you'd like to contribute and help us defray hosting and production costs we do have a Patreon. Who knows, you might even get some surprises in the mail!

Rethinking Agile: Small Teams are Better??? w/Troy Lightfoot Nov 13, 2023

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In this episode, host Troy Lightfoot discusses a topic he's been thinking about for a while but has yet to discuss publicly. Are smaller teams REALLY better? Let's talk about it! Feel free to comment and discuss in our Discord! Resources Mentioned: Drunk Agile YouTube Channel The First Kanban Team was not "Small" Troy teaches for ProKanban.org About the Agile Uprising If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review a rating, or leave comments on iTunes, Stitcher or your podcasting platform of choice. It helps others find us. Many thanks to the artist Krebs from Machine Man Records who provided us our outro music free of charge! If you like what you heard, check out these links to find more music you might enjoy! If you'd like to join the discussion and share your stories, please jump into the fray at our Discord Server! We at the Agile Uprising are committed to being free. However, we have a Patreon if you'd like to contribute and help us defray hosting and production costs. Who knows, you might even get some surprises in the mail!

Advanced Topics in Metrics and Predictability with Dan Vacanti and Prateek Singh Nov 04, 2023

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In this episode, host Troy Lightfoot sits down with Dan Vacanti and Prateek Singh about the new book "Actionable Agile Metrics For Predictability Vol II: Advanced Topics." which can be currently found on Leanpub. 7 years Later, with the help of Prateek, Dan released the follow-up to his book Actional Agile Metrics for Predictability. It challenges many common assumptions about "Agile" and teaches techniques for understanding variation for process improvement, forecasting, and avoiding common mistakes. It's also a deep dive into flow metrics. Resources Mentioned: Drunk Agile YouTube Channel Prateek's New Book "Scaling Simplified" Excel Template: XMR Chart (Read Dan's book to understand and use!) The Secret History of Kanban and Why It Matters ProKanban.org (For classes and free resources) Understanding Variation Book by Dr. Wheeler About the Agile Uprising If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review a rating, or leave comments on iTunes, Stitcher or your podcasting platform of choice. It helps others find us. Many thanks to the artist Krebs from Machine Man Records who provided us our outro music free of charge! If you like what you heard, check out these links to find more music you might enjoy! If you'd like to join the discussion and share your stories, please jump into the fray at our Discord Server! We at the Agile Uprising are committed to being free. However, we have a Patreon if you'd like to contribute and help us defray hosting and production costs. Who knows, you might even get some surprises in the mail!

FROM THE ARCHIVES - Practice Makes Profit with Graham Scott Oct 29, 2023

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FROM THE ARCHIVES: This week we're re-running a fave of ours, a conversation we had with Graham Scott to discuss his book Practice Makes Profit. This book takes a smart and jargon-free look at how to optimize your business using practices like Theory of Constraints and Throughput Accounting. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review, a rating, or leave comments on iTunes, Stitcher or your podcasting platform of choice. It really helps others find us. Much thanks to the artist Krebs from Machine Man Records who provided us our outro music free-of-charge! If you like what you heard, check out these links to find more music you might enjoy! If you'd like to join the discussion and share your stories, please jump into the fray at our Discord Server! We at the Agile Uprising are committed to being totally free. However, if you'd like to contribute and help us defray hosting and production costs we do have a Patreon. Who knows, you might even get some surprises in the mail!

Unpacking Authenticity at Work Oct 22, 2023

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This Agile Uprising podcast episode delves into the complex and often challenging subject of authenticity in the workplace. Andy Cleff, Jay Hrcsko, and Claudia Orozco-Gomez embark on a candid exploration of the fine balance between being one's genuine self and maintaining professionalism within professional contexts. With a blend of personal experiences and thought-provoking discussion, this episode addresses key questions about authenticity at work. The panelist share their own stories and insights, discussing the impact of virtual meetings on authentic expression, the importance of emotional intelligence, and the unique challenges faced by individuals from diverse backgrounds. Prepare to be engaged, inspired, and challenged as you navigate the intricate terrain of authenticity within the corporate world. Tune in to this stimulating conversation that encourages listeners to reflect on their own authenticity and join the dialogue on this significant topic. About the Agile Uprising If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review, a rating, or leave comments on iTunes, Stitcher or your podcasting platform of choice. It really helps others find us. Much thanks to the artist Krebs from Machine Man Records who provided us our outro music free-of-charge! If you like what you heard, check out these links to find more music you might enjoy! If you'd like to join the discussion and share your stories, please jump into the fray at our Discord Server! We at the Agile Uprising are committed to being totally free. However, if you'd like to contribute and help us defray hosting and production costs we do have a Patreon. Who knows, you might even get some surprises in the mail!

Panel Discussion: Measuring Developer Productivity Oct 15, 2023

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This week host Sam Hogarth convened a panel to discuss the recent McKinsey piece on measuring software developer productivity. It this typical consultant speak, or is there something to be said about this argument? Listen in and find out! Enjoy! Resources referenced in the discussion: McKinsey - Yes, you can measure software developer productivity Gergely Orosz & Kent Beck - Measuring developer productivity? A response to McKinsey (Pt 1) Gergely Orosz & Kent Beck - Measuring developer productivity? A response to McKinsey (Pt 2 - Gergely's Version) Gergely Orosz & Kent Beck - Measuring developer productivity? A response to McKinsey (Pt 2 - Kent's Version) Kent's LinkedIn posts "Absurd and naive" "ignored whether the patient got better." Align incentives, encourage relationships, shorten & sharpen feedback loops DORA SPACE Vitaly Gordon - McKinsey is talking about developer productivity and that's a good thing Dave Farley's response Dan Terhost-North - The Worst Programmer I Know Charity Majors - Can Engineering Productivity Be Measured? Nicole Forsgren - How to measure and improve developer productivity *** If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review, a rating, or leave comments on iTunes, Stitcher or your podcasting platform of choice. It really helps others find us. Much thanks to the artist Krebs from Machine Man Records who provided us our outro music free-of-charge! If you like what you heard, check out these links to find more music you might enjoy! If you'd like to join the discussion and share your stories, please jump into the fray at our Discord Server! We at the Agile Uprising are committed to being totally free. However, if you'd like to contribute and help us defray hosting and production costs we do have a Patreon. Who knows, you might even get some surprises in the mail!

How Can Agile Mantras Reshape Your Change Management Game? Oct 08, 2023

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Jason Little shares 4 mantras that many of us, uh, older agile fellows live by that capture the spirit of what agile is along with how you can adapt them to the wonderful work you're doing as a change agent: YAGNI Last Responsible Moment Firing a Tracer Bullet / "Walking the Dog" Yesterday's Weather Listen in on the discussion with Chris Murman and Andy Cleff, as they explore bringing back the intentions behind the Agile Manifesto. Read More: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/4-old-school-agile-mantras-change-agents-should-stealing-jason-little/ About the Agile Uprising If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review, a rating, or leave comments on iTunes, Stitcher or your podcasting platform of choice. It really helps others find us. Much thanks to the artist Krebs from Machine Man Records who provided us our outro music free-of-charge! If you like what you heard, check out these links to find more music you might enjoy! If you'd like to join the discussion and share your stories, please jump into the fray at our Discord Server! We at the Agile Uprising are committed to being totally free. However, if you'd like to contribute and help us defray hosting and production costs we do have a Patreon. Who knows, you might even get some surprises in the mail!

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