Agile in Action with Bill Raymond
136 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago -The Agile in Action podcast is hosted by Bill Raymond and features top industry leaders who share how they are adopting agile techniques to gain a competitive edge. The show features authors, agile practitioners, and teams working in the trenches that are eager to share how they are delivering a high level of value to their customers.
Bill is an award-winning speaker, agile transformation leader, consultant, author, and trainer. Bill runs two popular podcasts, the Agile in Action Podcast with Bill Raymond and the T-Suite Podcast. Bill is the CEO of Cambermast, a strategic business consulting firm that helps clients deliver their most critical projects.
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Avoid the "Undocumented Pipes" problem by slicing your work
March 12, 2024 07:30 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MB๐ฅ 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 explore...
In retrospect, this [Scrum] event should have been fun
February 27, 2024 08:30 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MB๐ฅ 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. ๐ฑ In this podcast, you will learn: โ The role of retrospectives in identifying and addressing team issues โ How to design and structure great retro...
๐ฏ Truth over artificial harmony
February 13, 2024 08:30 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB๐ฅ Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eAViv1Q873Q ย With James Murphy, Founder of Afterburner and Managing Partner at Afterburner Capital ย ๐๏ธ How can fighter pilot strategies change the way we deliver success? ย 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....
๐ฏ Promoting efficiency and accuracy in Agile Teams with AI
February 06, 2024 08:30 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB๐ฅ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YZLtetknfK4 ย ๐ 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: โ The tran...
Learning and Leading in a digital-first world
January 30, 2024 08:30 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB๐ฎ 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: โ Bridging the gap between technical and non-technical professionals โ Why modern ed...
Career Progression: Working above the waterline
January 23, 2024 08:30 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBโซ 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 membe...
Creating great internship programs
January 09, 2024 08:00 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MB๐ฑ 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: โ The nine principles to creating a great internship program โ How to foster a positive, enriching environment for continuous learning and growth โ The importance of 'dignity' in internships for a respectful and growth-centric...
Becoming a Great Un-manager
December 12, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MB๐ฅ 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: โ H...
Charting a New Course: Transitioning to Agile
November 14, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MB๐คฟ Dive into the waterfall, return to sure with ๐จ 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: โ T...
Bridging AI data science and engineering: A personal journey
October 31, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB๐ค 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: โ The role of data scientists โ The role ...
Cultivating Excellence: Leadership and Organizational Cultures
October 24, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MB๐๏ธ Learn how to cultivate ๐ฅ 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 bu...
Navigating change and evolving with purpose
October 10, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MB๐ฅ 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 continuous...
Coping with digital transformation and human change
October 03, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB๐ฅ This podcast is available in 4K video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yVetSg_l-QI ๐๏ธ 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 failur...
Amplify your impact: Unleash the power of alignment to deliver value
August 08, 2023 07:30 - 34 minutes - 32 MB๐๏ธ 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 ...
Behavorial change is the heart of agile
August 01, 2023 07:30 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB๐๏ธ Focus ๐ง, Customer ๐ง, and Collaboration ๐ค 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 prestigio...
Return to agility by leading with the customer
July 25, 2023 07:30 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB๐๏ธ 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.ย 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.ย ย Here is what you will learn: ย โ How to measure suc...
How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results
July 18, 2023 07:30 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MB๐๏ธ Are you switched ๐ก 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. ย 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 podc...
To AI or not to AI?
July 11, 2023 17:07 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB๐๏ธ When do you use ๐ค 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 followi...
Introducing Network After Work and the Virtual AI Summit
July 04, 2023 07:30 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB๐๏ธ Small teams with big dreams get the work done! ๐ก๐๐๐ ๐ 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 busi...
Reflecting for Success: The power of team retrospectives
June 27, 2023 07:30 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB๐๏ธ 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: โ The definition of a r...
Exceptional User Experiences
June 20, 2023 07:30 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MB๐๏ธ Superior user experiences will fuel your business ๐ 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 ...
Introducing Kanban
June 13, 2023 07:30 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB๐๏ธ Keep teams in sync and that product ๐ 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.ย In this podcast, you will learn the following: โ What is a Kanban board (and how you pronounce it) โ Using columns to arrange your...
Introducing DesignOps
June 06, 2023 07:30 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBThe leadership development journey
May 31, 2023 19:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBChange, complexity, and unpredictability require a new approach to leadership. In today's podcast, Zazana (Zuzi) ล ochovรก will share how leaders can embrace complexity and create a safe space for their teams to deliver innovative solutions.ย Zuzi and Bill share stories and leadership advice that will help leaders learn how to: โ Operate for complexity and unpredictability โ Give space for teams to find their way โ Enable creativity and innovation โ Create a space for trust, transpare...
Align with yourself, align with your teams
May 30, 2023 07:30 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB๐๏ธ Align your actions with and purpose to ๐ achieve personal agility We are excited to have Peter B. Stevens, creator of The Personal Agility System, as a guest on today's podcast. Peter shares how reflecting on your personal goals will help you on your path to agility. Both Peter and Bill share personal stories and life lessons we hope you can take as inspiration on your personal agility journey. In this podcast, you will learn the following: โ The meaning of personal agility โ Ho...
AI Transformation and Agile Leadership
May 23, 2023 07:30 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBAgilists are ideal candidates to run complex ๐ค AI efforts We are thrilled to introduce you to a machine learning and artificial intelligence leader, Zorina Alliata, Sr Global Machine Learning Strategist, Amazon, Chair AI Committee at AnitaB.org, Georgetown University Adjunct Faculty. Sharing real-world projects and stories, Zorina and Bill Raymond cover a wide array of topics, from defining AI and machine learning to building AI solutions and measuring their success. In this podcast, y...
Digital transformation and agility in government
May 16, 2023 07:30 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBUsing metrics to drive value delivery
May 09, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBIt is time to measure ๐๐ฝ team success with customer-focused, value-driven ๐ metrics In today's podcast, we are thrilled to have Dave Witkin, Founder, and Managing Principal at Packaged Agile, join us for a lively discussion on metrics that matter for team success. If your primary measure of team success is velocity and story points, I propose you shift that to customer-focused, value-driven metrics. In today's podcast, Bill and Dave share stories and examples of metrics that can help you...
Unlocking the potential of military veterans as agilists
May 02, 2023 07:30 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB๐๏ธMilitary veterans' unique skills make them well-suited as ๐ฏ agilists โคต๏ธ We are excited to have Mike Whitaker as a guest on today's podcast. Mike shares his experience moving from the military to the private corporate sector. He shares relatable stories to help any veteran better understand corporate agility. Mike also shares how corporations can better understand the value veterans can bring to their teams. In this podcast, you will learn the following: โ Why military veterans uniqu...
Introducing agile government procurement
April 25, 2023 17:01 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBDon't spend ๐ฐ $10 million for a ๐ต $1 million solution on your next procurement ๐ ย Today, John Stenbeck, a best-selling author and a leader in the (U.S.) Government contracting space talks about how to define agile procurements. John and Bill share examples and personal stories that help assess the right delivery approach for federal procurements. In this podcast, you will learn the following: โ The procurement process โ An agile decision-making process โ The procurement team's per...
A deep-dive into the year-end 2022 Business Agility Report
April 18, 2023 07:30 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBThe drive to business agility never ends, but there are inflection points โคต๏ธ Evan Leybourn and Martin Foster review the changes, trends, predictive indicators, and insight that form a global view of organizations' business agility journey. In this podcast, you will learn the following: ย โ The purpose and design of the Business Agility report โ Global trends in business agility โ Predictive indicators โ Time to benefit โ Challenges in achieving sustainable business agility ...
Agile internships: A model for future generations
April 11, 2023 07:30 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBWhat makes the ultimate internship program? A foundation of dignity, respect, and a crystal-clear vision for victory! โก๏ธ๐ฏ๐ฏ Today, Bill Raymond welcomes Robert J Khoury, CEO at Agile Rainmakers and author of How to Intern Successfully. Robert shares years of invaluable knowledge to help you build the best internship program possible. Robert covers everything from finding great interns and providing them with a safe and valuable learning experience to creating lasting business relationship...
Empowering your workforce as citizen developers
April 04, 2023 07:30 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBStop repeating all those work tasks โคต๏ธ In today's podcast, Phil Simon, Author of the book Low-Code/No-Code, shares how you can automate your work as a citizen developer. In this podcast, you will learn the following: โ What is low code/no code? โ What is a citizen developer? โ Opportunities to automate repetitive work โ Case studies to inspire you โ How IT can embrace the low code/no code revolution
The value and promise of agile from a developerโs perspective
March 28, 2023 07:30 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBRather than pushing uncertainty away, embrace it! โคต๏ธ Today, Bill Raymond speaks with guest Jonas Neumann, who will cover various software development and agile topics. In this podcast, you will learn the following: โ The promise of agile in software development โ How organizations can adopt agile โ Breaking down planning and budgeting barriers โ Dealing with uncertainty โ Measuring work based on value โ How to foster fun, safe, and effective software development teams ย
Introducing the Professional Product Owner
March 21, 2023 07:30 - 29 minutes - 27 MBDigital transformation and agility in hospitality
March 14, 2023 07:30 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBFor a hotel brand to succeed, leadership must embrace innovation. Today, Are Morch joins Bill Raymond to discuss agility and digital change in the hotel industry. While we may still be amidst significant change and disruption, hotels still have plenty of opportunities to embrace digital transformation. In this podcast episode, you will learn the following: โ The latest innovations in hotels โ How to identify and lead change โ The importance of community outreach โ How to embrace ...
Remedies for a Scrum Master with a waterfall hangover
February 28, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBBook launch! Build Your Model for Leading Change
February 22, 2023 08:30 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBIn today's bonus podcast, we are excited to have Marsha Acker, CEO of Team Catapult, back again! We are excited to be part of Marsha's journey by helping to launch her latest book: Build your Model for leading change. Here at the Agile in Action podcast, we want to offer you the best resources to help you with your career, so this is not a paid advertisement. Marsha and Bill Raymond discuss essential topics you will learn, including: โ What is a model for change? ย โ The four types...
Introducing strategic AI planning and delivery
February 21, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB๐ Podcast Swap! More than 70% of AI projects fail. Learn how not to be a statistic โคต๏ธ Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer, hosts of Cognilytica's AI Today podcast, share how you can deliver successful artificial intelligence projects. Additionally, Bill Raymond will appear on the AI Today podcast, sharing his thoughts on using agile techniques to deliver these complex solutions.ย In today's Agile in Action podcast, you will learn the following: โ The seven patterns of AI โ Why AI proj...
The importance of emotional intelligence for successful agile teams
February 14, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBWhy is emotional intelligence so important for agile teams? Dr. Tan Trung (John) Luong, Sr. Expert Consultant at Orianda Solutions AG, will help answer that question. Having written an essential article on Springer Media and pulling from years of personal experience, Dr. John shares stories and expertise with Bill Raymond to help you learn: โ The definition of emotional intelligence (or EI) โ Why EI is important within agile teams โ Why is Emotional intelligence important โ The four...
The Scrum Master Journey and their leadership role
February 07, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBThe Scrum Master helps the whole organization become more agile. Today, Daria Bagina, Professional Scrum Trainer with Scrum.org and ScrumMastered.com, joins us for another episode in our Seasons of Scrum series. Daria shares the importance of a Scrum Master in leadership and with teams. Daria and Bill Raymond share stories and examples to help you learn: โ What is agile and agility โ Scrum roles โ The role of the Scrum Master โ Traits of a Scrum Master โ The Scrum Master's role in ...
Effective, not glamorous Agile change
January 31, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MBAgile change is not something you can only deploy in your organization. Setting goals, building relationships, and collaborating are critical to agile transformations. In today's podcast, Michal Idzikowski shares how you can successfully introduce agile change into your organization. Michal and Bill share stories and examples that will help you learn: โ What is an agile organization โ What effective agile organizational change looks like โ Competencies versus roles โ Reducing complex...
An introduction to Scrum, Part 2: Implementing Scrum and Agility
January 24, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBWhether you are delivering products or projects, agile delivery with Scrum can work. But how do you do it successfully? Today's podcast is the second of a 2-part series with Nader K Rad, who shares the core concepts of Scrum. Bill and Nader share ideas and stories to help you learn: โ A recap of the primary Scrum roles, artifacts, and meetings โ How to know if Scrum will work for your organization โ The importance of leadership in the change process โ Common challenges you will face...
An Introduction to Scrum: Predictive vs Adaptive Systems
January 17, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBAbout this podcast Scrum and project management are not at odds with each other. Today, Nader K Rad introduces Scrum and the differences between predictive and adaptive systems on the Agile in Action with Bill Raymond podcast. \While sharing these concepts, Bill and Nader share stories and examples that will help you learn: โ The basic concepts of Scrum โ How Scrum compares to predictive systems โ Scrum ceremonies โ Scrum roles โ How to choose between predictive and adaptive systems...
End of year wrap-up 2022
December 27, 2022 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MBIn today's podcast, we wrap up 2022 with some thank yous, some fantastic statistics about the podcast's growth, and some exciting updates about things to come. ย Links: Bill on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamraymond/ ย The Agile in Action with Bill Raymond podcast on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/74129270
Rebroadcast: Introducing Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
December 20, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBWe are excited to announce that the most listened-to podcast for 2022 was our interview with Jeff Gothelf on the topic of Objectives and Key Results (or OKRs). We are excited to share this rebroadcast to celebrate that milestone and introduce our new listeners to the topic! In todayโs podcast, Jeff Gothelf shares the importance of Objectives and Key Results (or OKRs). Jeff shares the proper way to define OKRs, sharing relatable stories that help you think through how to use them effectivel...
Introducing the Development Manager: A Scrum Master's best friend
December 13, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBAdd description here
The Importance of psychological safety in the workplace
December 06, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBHow will your organization succeed, especially in these uncertain times? Richard McLean, Senior Product Director at Elsevier, believes workplace psychological safety is critical to success โคต๏ธ In the podcast, Richard and Bill Raymond share stories and real-world examples to help you learn the importance of psychological safety in the workplace. Here are the topics they cover: โ Defining workplace psychological safety โ The benefits of psychological safety โ The importance of a diver...
Update for November 2022
November 22, 2022 18:49 - 50 seconds - 1.03 MBThank you for listening to the Agile in Action Podcast. We are taking a short break and will be back on Tuesday, December 6.
Starting in a new company as a Scrum Master
November 15, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBStarting a new company as a Scrum Master, Aysegul encountered obstacles that you may also encounter. In today's Agile in Action podcast, Aysegul shares a 30, 60, and 90-day roadmap to help you integrate into your new role or a new company as a Scrum master. Here are some of the topics Aysegul and Bill discuss: โ 30-days (Observation) Get to know your teams, company, domains, and culture โ 60-days (Testing) Implement some solutions you believe will improve team effectiveness and product...