Agile in Action with Bill Raymond
136 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months 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.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamraymond
Blog: https://www.cambermast.com
Agile in Action: https://www.agileinaction.com
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OnePlan's Jose Levy on seeing the big picture with adaptive agile
July 13, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBIn today’s Agile in Action podcast, I speak with Jose Levy, Director of Cloud Services at OnePlan. We discuss the importance portfolio management processes and software still play in today’s modern organization. In this podcast, he explains that as organizations embrace agile, leaders must recognize that not every project will use agile techniques. Further, not all teams will use the same applications to manage those projects. Different teams and functions in an organization can coexist on...
Redefining leadership in an agile world with Peter Koning
June 29, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBIn today's podcast, I speak with author and coach Peter Koning about redefining leadership. As organizations modernize and shed their siloes, a new culture must emerge that embraces team ownership and change. Peter shares his clear and concise ideas to help leaders and organizations rise to the challenge. If you would like to contact Peter, here are two links: LinkedIn Re: lead
The power of an agile operating model in the manufacturing supply chain with Richard Spady and Josh Hinkel
June 22, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBAgile presents a shift in how we approach team structures, plan work, and deliver customer value. Richard Spady and Josh Hinkel are leaders in the manufacturing and supply chain space and share how organizations can use agile to gain a competitive advantage and improve operational performance.
Taking flight with agile, a conversation with Yunpeng Li, Director of Cloud Services at AutoModality
June 15, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBIn the 1990s, organizations spent billions on large-scale, monolithic software solutions, such as ERP and MRP systems. Now, in the 2000s, innovative new technologies are changing the way we work. In today's podcast, I speak with Yunpeng Li, Director of Cloud Services at AutoModality. Yunpeng shares the exciting advances AutoModality is making using drones to ensure our safety and how agile and cloud technology makes it possible.
A day in the life of a SCRUM Master with Michele Magnardini at Sage
June 08, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBWhen you think about agile teams, or more specifically, Scrum teams, you will often hear about a role called the Scrum Master. That role is frequently confused, and you will often hear the position referred to as a project manager with a new and modern title. For some, agile is a brand-new way to work, and therefore a brand new way of structuring your organization. Any organizational change requires new or changed roles, adjusting to a new culture, and shifting focus. That change is never-...
Adapting agile to human resources with Natal Dank, Head of Learning, Coaching, and Community at PXO Culture
May 25, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBAdopting agile can mean sweeping organizational change. Teams remove themselves from silos and re-focus with an intense focus on customer value and iterative design. This shift to agile will inevitably change many departments within an organization. In today's podcast, I talk to Natal Dank, co-author of Agile HR, and we talk about the future of Human Resources, and the benefits agile can bring.
There is no matrix - Organizing teams for the digital era with Luis Gonçalves, Founder of Evolution for All
May 18, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBIn today's podcast, I speak with Luis Goncalves, who shares how too many organizations still use an industrial age, matrixed structure. Luis shares how to re-think team structures and focus on value streams over projects.
Building new teams one sticky paper at a time with Willem-Jan Ageling
May 11, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBLearn how a successful global payments processor transformed their organization by letting teams form themselves. In this enlightening podcast, Willem-Jan shares how Worldline Global is changing the way teams work. He provides insight into what an organization looks like that will hinder innovation and how teams can self-form to become faster and more agile in the marketplace.
Leading high performing teams with Dr Lisa Mabli from Twilio
May 04, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBIn today's podcast, I speak to Lisa Mabli, Senior Manager of Agile Program Management at Twilio. We discuss the qualities that make up high performing teams and strategies for how new leaders can build and enable their teams.
Maarten Dalmijn on avoiding the six most common agile sprint planning mistakes
April 27, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBIn this podcast I speak with serial Medium author and agile practitioner, Maarten Dalmijn, to learn the proper way to plan agile sprints. Maarten shares his practices to obtain results while preserving the team's endurance and motivation. We talk about preventing the plan from being the objective and keeping the plan light.
Shane Drumm shares a day in the life of an agile team Product Owner
April 20, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBAgile teams need a way to prioritize their work and define customer needs. Very often, that work falls upon a role we refer to as the Product Owner. Shane Drumm, a Product Owner and founder of pm-training.net, shares his story as a product owner on a large multi-national CRM project. He also shares his techniques for working with cross-cultural teams and making sure communication flows across time zones and teams.
Measuring enterprise agile maturity and success with Jim Starrett at Bottomline
April 13, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBBefore you adopt agile, you need to know where to start and then continuously measure its success. In today's spirited podcast, I speak with Jim Starrett, Head of Platform Engagement and Adoption at Bottomline Technologies. We talk about how he and his team transform Bottomline's teams to adopt agile techniques, build a roadmap to a successful design, and implement a consistent maturity model.
William Morgan, CEO of Bouyant and founder of Linkerd on teaming with the opensource community
April 06, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBIn today's podcast, I speak with Buoyant CEO William Morgan. We talk about how his flagship opensource project, Linkerd, reduces developers' time to deliver software while improving product quality. We discuss what it is like to manage a business while working with a vibrant community of collaborators in the open source community.
Thriving not surviving with Dr. Tracy Brower
March 30, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBIn today’s podcast I speak with Dr. Tracy Brower about developing the mindset and the mechanics to create meaning and vitality in their work. We talk about developing boundaries to foster a work/life balance working from home and how to build social capital necessary to stay connected and advance at work. Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3e35K9O Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3e40d34 Google: https://bit.ly/3sFYpBe
Thriving in the workplace with Doctor Tracy Brower at Steelcase
March 30, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBIn today’s podcast, I speak with Doctor Tracy Brower, Principal, Applied Research & Consulting at Steelcase. We talk about developing the mindset and the mechanics to create meaning and vitality at work. We talk about developing boundaries to foster a work/life balance working from home and how to build the social capital necessary to stay connected and advance at work. Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3e35K9O Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3e40d34 Google: https://bit.ly/3sFYpBe
Untapped Agility. An Interview with Jesse Fewell.
March 23, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBIn this podcast, I speak to a very important topic on the mindset of leaders adopting agile for their organization. Author Jesse Fewell provides insight into how leaders should focus on outcomes over plans. Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3e35K9O Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3e40d34 Google: https://bit.ly/3sFYpBe @Reama Dagasan #leadership #podcast #agile #agileteams
Transform Your Conversations, Transform Your Culture. An interview with Douglas Squirrel and Jeffrey Fredrick
March 16, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBIn this podcast, I speak with Douglas Squirrel and Jeffrey Fredrick to learn how you can transform your organization using the right conversations. We talk about creating trust and an environment of psychological safety to elicit new ideas that will propel your teams on their agile journey. Website: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3e35K9O Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3e40d34 Google: https://bit.ly/3sFYpBe
Taking agile from concept to practice with Dr. John Farlik
March 09, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBIn this podcast, I speak with Doctor John Farlik and discuss the successful implementation of agile in part by gauging where stakeholders fall on the agile-waterfall continuum and working with them at their level. We discuss how planning is a crucial part of agile even when done differently than for a waterfall project.
Tyler Sellhorn talks about rapid change management
March 02, 2021 08:01 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBIn this podcast, I speak with Tyler Sellhorn, Director of Customer Experience at Hubstaff. Tyler talks about improving the customer experience while simultaneously migrating to HubSpot to improve the customer journey. He shares how agile teams can be successful while going through a significant change management process.
Loretta Harland on team effectiveness using standardized tools
February 16, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBIn this podcast, I speak with Loretta Harland and discuss practical ways to work effectively and efficiently among teams. We talk about the importance of using standard tools across teams to improve flow and increase productivity. You can reach Loretta on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loretta-harland-pmtrailblazer Loretta is the author of Applying Lean Project Management: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578727994/ref=rdr_ext_tmb Follow Loretta at: https://pmtrailblazer.com
Shane Hastie shares agile learning paths
February 02, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 44 MBIn this podcast, I speak with Shane Hastie, Director of Community Development at ICAgile. We talk about the history and future of agile and the growing importance of agile in business outside software development. Shane shares learning paths you can take to become certified and accredited as an agile practitioner. Follow Shane on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/shanehastie or on Twitter: @shanehastie Learn more about agile certifications and accreditations from ICAgile at: https:/...
Sarah Shewell on embracing a remote work culture
January 12, 2021 00:10 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBIn this episode Listen as Bill and Sarah Shewell discuss how, in the age of Zoom meetings and remote work, company culture and inclusion matters more then ever. Sarah shares practical tactics she used to elicit cooperation, communication, and the flow of information among various teams. Sarah Shewell If you would like to contact Sarah, please reach out to her on her LinkedIn profile at the following address: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-shewell-0986011/ About the Agile in Action...
Agile for the enterprise with Sarah Elk and Darrell Rigby
December 08, 2020 16:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBLearn how Darrell and Sarah help organizations transform their business to increase performance. Sarah Elk https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahelk/ Darrell Rigby https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellrigby/ Doing Agile Right https://www.amazon.com/Doing-Agile-Right-Transformation-Without/dp/163369870X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=doing+agile+right+sarah+elk+darrell+rigby&qid=1607386717&sr=8-1
Strategic planning in an agile organization
October 27, 2020 17:33 - 31 minutes - 29 MBIn this podcast, I speak with Bethann Zaveson, Director Portfolio Management, IT at AmTrust Financial. Bethann walks us through her career path from more formal frameworks like stage-gate and portfolio management. Bethann provides valuable insights into how she is transitioning to agile and how it can positively impact the flow of your business. You can reach out to Bethann on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethannzaveson/
A fun and passionate conversation with the authors of Lean Software Development
October 13, 2020 11:30 - 53 minutes - 42.7 MBMany agile concepts came from the manufacturing space. Mary and Tom share the decades of experience that brought them to define the term Lean Software Development. As always, they use the power of stories to talk about how organizations need to think differently about how they organize and optimize team flow. It was a joy listening to them and I hope you enjoy it as well. You can reach Mary at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter @mpoppendieck.
Starting with agile on big bet projects
September 15, 2020 12:00 - 51 minutes - 41.3 MBQuickBooks and TurboTax are practically household names. Intuit drives projects large and small to improve customer experiences and find new market opportunities. Adopting agile takes a new mindset and Vincent Abbate is all-in, and shares some rare insight into how teams must work in a fast-paced, customer-driven tech company.
Discussing agile philosophies and frameworks
August 25, 2020 12:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBBill Raymond and his colleague John have a short discussion on various agile frameworks and philosophies, such as kanban, lean manufacturing, scrum, and safe.
Team topologies and obsession over a rapid flow of change
August 10, 2020 19:56 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBManuel Pais is the co-author of Team Topologies, a book focused on team organization and agile in corporate spaces. He is a lead Editor at Conflux, and the DevOps Lead Editor at InfoQ, where he uses his background in team topologies and DevOps to further ideas on creating an efficient team in the workplace and beyond. Manuel is also an IT Organizational Consultant and trainer, helping clients understand their organizations and accelerate workflow and delivery practices. Matthew Skelton is...
Adopting agile
June 05, 2020 06:30 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBWilliam "Bill" Raymond is the founder and CEO of Cambermast. Cambermast is an award-winning strategic consulting firm focused on helping companies stay relevant in today's fast-paced, tech-driven society. With over 20 years of experience in the project management industry, Bill has uses his expertise and understanding of Agile Methodology to help companies innovate with a new customer-focused mentality through workshops where they learn how to relate to their customers and use the methods of...
A Glimpse Into the Agile Transformation Journey
June 05, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBBethann Zaveson is the Director of Portfolio Management for IT at AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., a New York City-based multinational property and casualty insurance company, offering workers' compensation, general liability, business owners policies, cyber liability, EPLI, and more. Bethann’s career started in mechanical engineering and advanced towards marketing and creating centralized strategies to achieve her client's goals. She has 14 years of experience in portfolio management th...
Changing the Way, You Collaborate Using Agile, with William "Bill" Raymond, Founder and CEO of Cambermast.
June 04, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBWilliam "Bill" Raymond is the founder of Cambermast; an award-winning strategic consulting firm focused on helping companies stay relevant in today's fast-paced, technology-driven company. Bill guides his clients through workshops where they learn how to innovate and use the methods of Agile Methodology to collaborate and create solutions through co-created. He has worked in the project management industry for over 20 years and continues to inspire others to collaborate and to bring teams to...
A Quick Look at Agile Frameworks
June 01, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBWilliam "Bill" Raymond is the founder and CEO of Cambermast, an award-winning strategic consulting firm focused on helping companies stay relevant in today's fast-paced, tech-driven society. With over 20 years of experience in the project management industry, Bill has used his expertise and understanding of Agile Methodology to help companies innovate with a new customer-focused mentality, helping them collaborate and co-create in order to drive their business further. In this episode… A...
The Different Philosophies of Agile- Kanban, SCRUM, and More
June 01, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBWilliam "Bill" Raymond is the founder and CEO of Cambermast, an award-winning strategic consulting firm focused on helping companies stay relevant in today's fast-paced, tech-driven society. With over 20 years of experience in the project management industry, Bill has used his expertise and understanding of Agile Methodology to help companies innovate with a new customer-focused mentality, helping them collaborate and co-create in order to drive their business further. In this episode… A...
Agile in the age of quarantine
May 31, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBWilliam "Bill" Raymond is the founder of Cambermast; an award-winning strategic consulting firm focused on helping companies stay relevant in today's fast-paced, technology-driven company. Bill guides his clients through workshops where they learn how to innovate and use the methods of Agile Methodology to collaborate and create solutions through co-created. He has worked in the project management industry for over 20 years and continues to inspire others to collaborate and to bring teams to...
The History of Agile
May 18, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBWilliam "Bill" Raymond has worked in the project management industry for over 20 years and inspired others to collaborate while bringing several teams together with the Agile Methodology. He is the founder of Cambermast; an award-winning strategic consulting firm focused on helping companies stay relevant in today's fast-paced, technology-driven company. Bill guides his clients through workshops where they learn how to innovate and use the methods of Agile Methodology to collaborate and crea...
A short history of agile
May 18, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBWilliam "Bill" Raymond has worked in the project management industry for over 20 years and inspired others to collaborate while bringing several teams together with the Agile Methodology. He is the founder of Cambermast; an award-winning strategic consulting firm focused on helping companies stay relevant in today's fast-paced, technology-driven company. Bill guides his clients through workshops where they learn how to innovate and use the methods of Agile Methodology to collaborate and crea...