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Tactical Tuesday: How to Be Resilient Feb 04, 2025

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Coaching can be hard, especially when people are scared and skeptical of change. In this episode, Martha Ann Oliver, SPCT candidate, shares lessons learned and practical tips to stay resilient.

Like what you hear? Connect with Martha Ann on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here.

Think, But Don't Worry Jan 28, 2025

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Many things can go wrong—and right—in an Agile transformation. In today's episode, Enterprise Agile Coach and SPCT Ray Angelone shares his succinct wisdom about how to handle those existing and potential challenges.

Like what you hear? Connect with Ray on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here.

Empowering the Next Generation of Agile Coaches Jan 22, 2025

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"I was really nervous and scared starting my first [Agile Release] Train. It would have been awesome if I had a mentor or coach initially to help me with that. You have to have mentors in your life. Those areas that I struggled with as I was growing my career, I reflected on 'how can I make it better for others?' and that's what I strived to do." In this mentor-focused episode, Adam talks to Sarah Blaesing, an SPCT at TEKsystems who found her passion in tech and determination while balancing her roles as a working mom and military spouse.

The conversation covers topics including finding career success by building connections and being willing to take risks; developing and empowering others, especially women, in tech and Agile careers; and how she created a unique academy program that provides newly certified Agile coaches and practitioners with hands-on experience and mentorship.

Like what you hear? Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn to learn more about the SAFe Academy at TEKsystems and check out their Agile Transformation Services. Explore SAFe courses here.

Tactical Tuesday: Take a Step Back Jan 21, 2025

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In this episode, Lindy Quick, SPCT and transformation architect, explains why taking a step back from your day-to-day activities and remembering to breathe can provide important perspectives and help spark new ideas.

Like what you hear? Connect with Lindy on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here.

Tactical Tuesday: Back to Basics Jan 14, 2025

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Whether you're working with a customer who is just starting an Agile journey or further along in the process, it's important to meet them where they are. In this episode, Ramesh Nori, SPCT, consultant, and transformation architect shares his advice for getting back to basics in your research, approach, and actions, to help that customer succeed.

Like what you hear? Connect with Ramesh on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here.

The Government Difference Dec 18, 2024

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"Technology is evolving quickly … and the government is embracing that. And so as they look at modernization and transformation initiatives, how can we look at AI and machine learning and different ways to incorporate these technologies into improving their solutions, improving their services to their constituents, and then integrating that into this whole mindset of agility." How does a small but mighty Agile consulting firm help government clients tackle the unique challenges and opportunities of large-scale enterprise transformation? Adam finds out in this episode with Beth Hatter, Director of Agile Training, and Jason Fair, CEO of Genesis Consulting Partners. The discussion covers topics including the influx of new, tech-savvy talent seeking to improve government services for citizens, how agencies are adopting a different approach to deliver and manage their products, and the opportunities ahead for both the government and Genesis Consulting. Like what you hear? Connect with Beth and Jason on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here.

Tactical Tuesday: Engaging Leadership Dec 17, 2024

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As an organization starts its transformation, it's critical that leadership is actively involved. In this episode, Michael Robertson, Enterprise Coach at Engaged Agility, and SPCT candidate, shares his tips to engage leaders. He also explains why things aren't always what they seem when leaders appear to be uninterested. Like what you hear? Connect with Michael on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here.

Tactical Tuesday: Using All of the Tools in Your Toolbox Dec 10, 2024

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Organizations know that it's important to use various tools and approaches to build better systems faster. In this episode, Robin Yemen, Space Domain Lead at Carnegie Mellon University elaborates on that topic and offers a different perspective on specializing. Like what you hear? Connect with Robin on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here.

A Service-oriented Future Dec 04, 2024

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In this episode, Adam talks to Mike Idengren, Principal Owner of LSA Digital, about the future of IT services. The two discuss topics including the need to move away from the concept of digital transformation and instead embrace continuous evolution, why it's important to build modular digital architectures that enable rapid experimentation, the challenges of modernizing legacy systems and how to do it, and the critical role of collaboration and communication in designing effective digital solutions. Mike also shares his perspective on why AI is not a magic solution but how it can be helpful. Like what you hear? Connect with Mike on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here.

Tactical Tuesday: Agile Release Trams Dec 03, 2024

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That's not a typo in the episode title, it's a thing. So, what exactly is an Agile Release Tram and how can it provide value to your organization? Em Campbell-Pretty, CEO of Pretty Agile, and SPCT and SAFe Fellow, explains. Like what you hear? Connect with Em on LinkedIn. Explore SAFe courses here.

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