🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FoTL1KKyRws Gil Broza shares how Non-software teams can use agile principles to transform how they deliver customer value. In this podcast, you will learn the following: ✅ How Agile principles apply to non-software teams ✅ Common challenges and solutions for implementing Agile outside of tech ✅ Strategies for fostering an Agile mindset in any team 🎉 The transformative power of Agile for team dynamics and project management Use the following link to...

🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pQk7wUP4k-U Today, Anton Skornyakov, Certified Scrum Trainer, co-founder, and managing director of Agile.coach, will help you navigate the complexities of delivering value in your projects, regardless of the industry. In this episode, Anton and Bill Raymond dive into the art of slicing work into manageable pieces to deliver immediate value. Drawing from diverse examples like software development, house renovation, and public housing projects, we...

🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WZZ7xCR-g0I Today, Paulo Caroli, an author, speaker, and advisor at Thoughtworks, shares the transformative power of retrospectives in fostering continuous improvement within agile teams. Learn how retrospectives are the cornerstone for continuous improvement, enabling teams to reflect, learn, and grow. 🌱 In this podcast, you will learn: ✅ The role of retrospectives in identifying and addressing team issues ✅ How to design and structure...

🎥 Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eAViv1Q873Q   With James Murphy, Founder of Afterburner and Managing Partner at Afterburner Capital   🎙️ How can fighter pilot strategies change the way we deliver success?   In today's podcast, James Murphy, a former fighter pilot turned entrepreneur, shares his journey from the cockpit to the boardroom. Discover how the concept of debriefs, derived from the military and part of Flawless Execution, transforms businesses to increase value. Murph...

🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YZLtetknfK4   🚀 The human still decides, while the AI provides Aaron Upright, Co-founder and Head of Marketing at ZenHub, shares how ZenHub is adding innovative AI solutions into their product to promote development team efficiency. Bill and Aaron share real-world examples of how AI can complement teams, how to prioritize AI projects, and the importance of customer feedback and testing. In this podcast, you will learn the following: ✅ The...

🔮 Future-proof skills by Blending tech fluency with business strategy Sophia Matveeva, CEO of Tech for Non-Techies, shares the importance of business leaders learning to speak tech to succeed in this Digital Age. Sophia emphasizes the need for a collaborative ecosystem where tech and business fluently interact, enhancing product development and driving business outcomes. Here is what you will learn: ✅ Bridging the gap between technical and non-technical professionals ✅ Why modern...

⏫ Making the shift from an individual contributor to a leader In today's podcast, Luke Pivac, Delivery Lead at Westpac and author of An Agile Playbook for Technical Communicators, joins the podcast. Luke shares valuable lessons that will help new or aspiring leaders transition from a role as an individual agile team contributor. Luke and Bill share stories and advice that will resonate with you to grow and improve your leadership skills. If you are a leader hiring or promoting team members,...

🌱 Cultivate success by leading with dignity with your internship programs. Robert Khoury, CEO of Agile Rainmakers, discusses his new book, "Internship Management: Principles for Designing an Exceptional Internship." In this podcast, you will learn the following: ✅ The nine principles to creating a great internship program ✅ How to foster a positive, enriching environment for continuous learning and growth ✅ The importance of 'dignity' in internships for a respectful and...

🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4ObSAa2jREM About this episode Jack Skeels, founder of AgencyAgile, shares valuable insights on agile leadership in the Agile in Action with Bill Raymond Podcast. Jack discusses the transformative power of teams and productivity through the lens of his new book, "Unmanaged." Bill Raymond and Jack discuss the hidden costs of management and how a manager can focus their role on growth and empowering teams. In today's podcast, you will learn: ✅ How to...

🤿 Dive into the waterfall, return to sure with 💨 agility We are thrilled to have David Abodunrin, Agile Coach and Scrum Master, discuss his transition from waterfall to agility on today's podcast. David and Bill share stories based on their experience to explore the inherent challenges and rewards in shifting from predictive, waterfall project management to adaptive agile approaches. This podcast is an important listen if you embark on a similar journey. Here's what you will learn: ...

🤝 Unlock the full potential of your AI and ML teams We are excited to welcome Christos Hadjinikolis, Software Engineer at Vortexa, to discuss his journey from a purely data science role to software engineering. Christos and Bill Raymond discuss these two unique roles and the importance of connecting them as a team to deliver repeatable and sustainable data pipelines and software solutions to meet customer needs. Here is what you will learn: ✅ The role of data scientists ✅ The role of...

🎙️ Learn how to cultivate 🥇 excellence in leadership and organizational cultures In today's podcast, Chuck Mollor, best-selling author of The Rise of the Agile Leader, will explore the importance of leadership and culture in driving organizational success. Chuck and Bill discuss the five drivers of effective leadership: integrity, innovation, urgency, engagement, and direction. These drivers are essential for creating an agile organization that adapts and thrives in a rapidly changing...

🎥 Watch now YouTube: https://youtu.be/FjMbVuAyWzg Unpack the essentials of embodied agile leadership so you can thrive amidst constant change In today's podcast, we share this insightful conversation with leadership agility expert Pamela Meyer about her latest book, "Staying in the Game: Leading and Learning with Agility for a Dynamic Future." Pamela and Bill share practical advice for how leaders can cultivate the mindsets and practices needed to stay agile, resilient, and continuously...

🎥 This podcast is available in 4K video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yVetSg_l-QI 🎙️ Indispensable guidance for leaders in the throws of digital transformation Pia Wendelbo, CEO of Scandinavian Change Agents, provides insights to help you successfully navigate digital transformation in your organization. Pia will explain how you must take a holistic view beyond implementing new technology. You will learn critical leadership traits like getting the big picture view, anticipating failure...

🎙️ Delivering value starts with alignment We are excited to introduce you to Jonathon Hensley, CEO of Emerge Interactive and Author of Alignment, to share the importance of delivering value through alignment and how it can lead to successful product development. Jonathon and Bill explore the concepts of alignment in the context of value creation to create products that meet customers' needs. By sharing stories and real-world examples, Jonathon shares the four levels of alignment and the...

🎙️ Focus 🧘, Customer 🧍, and Collaboration 🤝 are major drivers for success in Elavon / US Bank's shift to Agility In today's podcast, Jan Otterbach talks about the importance of behavioral change when adopting agile principles. Working at Elavon Europe / US Bank, Jan's team focuses on behavioral change, thinking about new ways to work, and building teams from a place of trust and psychological safety. All that has paid off by adding value for the bank and being recognized with a...

🎙️ How well do you know your users and the problems you can solve for them? We are excited to have Debbie Levitt, Founder of Delta CX and author of Customers Know You Suck, as a guest on today's podcast.  Bill and Debbie share relatable stories highlighting the challenges of maintaining a customer-centric focus, the need for early research and testing, and the importance of accountability in delivering high-quality products.    Here is what you will learn:   ✅ How to measure success ...

🎙️ Are you switched 💡 on to lead with compassionate accountability? Today, we are excited to introduce you to Dr. Nate Regier, Ph.D., who will share how to lead with compassionate accountability to build better relations and improve success.   Dr. Regier and Bill Raymond get vulnerable, sharing personal stories about leadership and growth. Dr. Regier connects these stories to the three switches of the compassionate mindset, covered in the book Compassionate Accountability. In this podcast,...

🎙️ When do you use 🤖 AI? Let's find out in this informative interview Today, we are thrilled to have Jay Palat as a guest who will help you decide when to use artificial intelligence and machine learning for your organization. Jay and Bill discuss how Machine Learning and AI work using real-world examples without technical jargon. Jay then helps you decide when to use tried-and-true software development techniques vs. adopting AI capabilities. In this podcast, you will learn the...

🎙️ Small teams with big dreams get the work done! 💡🚀🏆🎉 👉 Featuring a plug for Bill Raymond's upcoming AI Virtual Summit We are delighted to have Tatiana Maldonado, COO at Network After Work, on today's podcast to speak about teamwork, networking, and running a small business. Network After Work is a small business with a small team, serving 87 cities with thousands of members. They help individuals, small businesses, and large corporations network to get work done and form lasting business...

🎙️ Reflect, improve, repeat, and enjoy the benefits of improved team collaboration We are thrilled to have Aino Vonge Corry as a guest to share how retrospectives can foster team collaboration. Aino and Bill Raymond share stories and reflect on their careers to share how agile retrospectives provide a platform for teams to reflect on their work, learn from their experiences, and continuously improve their processes. In this podcast, you will learn the following: ✅ The definition...

🎙️ Superior user experiences will fuel your business 🚀 growth Satyam Kantamneni, author of User Experience Design: A Practical Playbook to Fuel Business Growth joins Bill Raymond in today's podcast. Satyam Satyam Kantamneni, the author of User Experience Design: A Practical Playbook to Fuel Business Growth, joins Bill Raymond in today's podcast. Satyam shares the importance of a user-centric culture as a competitive advantage. Whether you build a product or offer a service, you will learn...

🎙️ Keep teams in sync and that product 🚆 train moving using a visual Kanban board Eric Brechner joins the podcast today to discuss how you can manage team or personal work using Kanban. Throughout the discussion, Eric and Bill Raymond share stories and examples that explain best practices and guidelines you can use to deliver teamwork more effectively.  In this podcast, you will learn the following: ✅ What is a Kanban board (and how you pronounce it) ✅ Using columns to arrange your work...