Does your team struggle with large, complex user stories that don't fit in a sprint? 🤔In this podcast, Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel brainstorm for 10 techniques to split user stories for better flow and faster software delivery. 💡This episode is all about practical tips to slice stories by:Workflow and valuable user paths Personas and rolesSystem and technology bordersBusiness rules and exception handlingNon-functional requirements...and more!Whether you're a Developer, Product Manager, or Executive, we guarantee you'll walk away with actionable ideas to break down your backlog for optimal value delivery - or your money back! 🚀#agile #userstories #backlogrefinement #storysplitting #productowner #scrummaster0:00 Podcast Intro0:17 Topic Intro: Splitting Stories1:12 High-Level: Vertical Slicing1:53 High-Level: INVEST4:10 High-Level: Similar Sizing7:02 By Workflow (and via Valuable Path)8:44 Logistics Example11:32 Mortgage Example12:50 By Persona14:49 Nuances of Persona16:41 Persona Profiles17:50 By System/Technology Border19:58 Amazon Example22:50 By Uses of AND/OR25:47 By Interface29:36 By Business Rules31:07 Logistics Example, Revisited33:00 Mortgage Example, Revisited34:35 Around Dependencies37:07 Fake Door with Feature Toggles39:30 Spikes43:00 Spike Example46:17 To Capture Technical Debt50:19 By Exception Handling53:53 ChatGPT Example, Revisited56:39 By NFR59:03 Wrap-Up= = = = = = = = = = = =Watch it on YouTube= = = = = = = = = = = =Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8XUSoJPxGPI8EtuUAHOb6g?sub_confirmation=1Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ee3506fc-38f2-46d1-a301-79681c55ed82/Agile-Podcast= = = = = = = = = = = =Toronto Is My Beat (Music Sample)By Whitewolf (Source: https://ccmixter.org/files/whitewolf225/60181)CC BY 4.0 DEED (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en)= = = = = = = = = = = =10 Proven Techniques to Split User Stories

In this episode, we're joined by Ed Martin to discuss and debate the benefits and challenges of asynchronous daily scrum meetings. Listen as we explore the reasons teams may want to go async, potential pitfalls to avoid, and best practices to make async standups effective. If your team is struggling with async practices, listen as we explore ways to optimize your async workflow, including:The top reasons teams switch to async standupsAnti-patterns and pitfalls to watch out for Best practices and tools to enable effective async collaborationHow to maintain team alignment without meeting in real-timeLet us know your thoughts! Have you tried async standups with your team?#agile #scrum #remotework #asynccollaboration #productmanagement= = = = = = = = = = = =Watch it on YouTube= = = = = = = = = = = =Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8XUSoJPxGPI8EtuUAHOb6g?sub_confirmation=1Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ee3506fc-38f2-46d1-a301-79681c55ed82/Agile-Podcast= = = = = = = = = = = =Toronto Is My Beat (Music Sample)By Whitewolf (Source: https://ccmixter.org/files/whitewolf225/60181)CC BY 4.0 DEED (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en)

Are you (or management) considering shuffling team members to improve performance?Before you play musical chairs, explore the latest Arguing Agile Podcast (Linked in the comments) for ways to make sure you're using data, not just reacting to hearsay and emotions!Organizational design is difficult - don't just stumble through it.We all know shuffling people between teams can disrupt team dynamics and set teams back to the "forming" stage. Listen as Enterprise Business Agility Coach Hemant (Om) Patel and Product Manager Brian Orlando discuss shuffling team members and outline 5 areas to be analyzed to be sure the data justifies change:1. Team processes 2. Communication channels3. Leadership styles4. Workload distribution 5. Interpersonal team dynamics#agileleadership #agilecoaching #teamperformance #organizationaldesign0:00 Podcast Intro0:17 Topic Intro: When Management Shuffles Team Members0:48 Why the Shuffling?2:21 Back to Forming7:30 Om's Team-Shuffling Example9:21 Shortcutting Storming & Forming13:51 Skill (Re)Balancing16:57 Observing Trends19:33 Adding Cross-Functionality20:35 Evaluating Feedback23:43 What Management Thinks - Fresh Perspectives25:58 Lacking Communication Skill27:25 Brian's 5 Suggestions30:14 Impact of Leadership Decisions32:29 Leadership is Difficult35:42 Career Growth38:23 Conflict Resolution40:56 Wrap-Up= = = = = = = = = = = =Watch it on YouTube= = = = = = = = = = = =Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8XUSoJPxGPI8EtuUAHOb6g?sub_confirmation=1Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ee3506fc-38f2-46d1-a301-79681c55ed82/Agile-Podcast= = = = = = = = = = = =Toronto Is My Beat (Music Sample)By Whitewolf (Source: https://ccmixter.org/files/whitewolf225/60181)CC BY 4.0 DEED (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en)

In this episode of the Arguing Agile podcast, Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel are joined by Software Development expert Ed Martin for an exploration how company size affects business agility. We discuss the challenges that arise as organizations scale from 3 people to 30 to 300 and beyond, covering topics like losing the culture of experimentation, organizational rigidity, continuous improvement, and the "rule of 3 and 10". Listen as we share real-world examples on how to maintain agility while growing your business. Listen to learn strategies for reinventing your culture, org design best practices, and the importance of having a framework to "work on the business" as you scale. Listen whether you're a founder, agile coach, or product leader and this episode will give you valuable perspectives on navigating the complexities that come with company growth!0:00 Podcast Intro0:17 Topic Intro: Business Agility & Company Size0:47 Brian's Start-up Story1:51 The Rule of 3 and 103:20 Proactive Work on the System5:27 Om's Systems Example7:05 Ed's Planning Example8:11 Example: 3 to 30 People11:20 Example: Growth to 30013:57 Continuous Improvement17:04 Shooting the Messenger19:35 Your 100%23:04 Losing the Experimentation Culture26:15 Business Rigidity and Reinvention28:16 Culture is Past Tense30:10 Reinspection Triggers32:53 Org Design34:57 Gino Wickman: Traction37:49 Working Groups38:45 The Natural Order44:12  Reinventing Organizations48:37 Future Podcasts48:55 Wrap-up= = = = = = = = = = = =Watch it on YouTube= = = = = = = = = = = =Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8XUSoJPxGPI8EtuUAHOb6g?sub_confirmation=1Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ee3506fc-38f2-46d1-a301-79681c55ed82/Agile-Podcast= = = = = = = = = = = =Toronto Is My Beat (Music Sample)By Whitewolf (Source: https://ccmixter.org/files/whitewolf225/60181)CC BY 4.0 DEED (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en)

Onboarding New Product ManagersIn this episode of Arguing Agile, hosts Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel dive into the challenges and best practices around onboarding new product managers. Topics include:Communicating the company vision, mission and goals Mapping key players, stakeholders and decision-making processesAligning the new PM's goals to organizational objectivesBuilding and owning the product roadmap Understanding customers, segmentation and building empathyThe importance of mentorship and coaching for new PMsWhether you're a product leader looking to optimize your onboarding or a new PM wanting to hit the ground running, this episode provides actionable tips to set up PMs for success from day one!Roman Pichler's Stakeholder Management Article referenced in the podcast:https://www.romanpichler.com/blog/stakeholder-management-tips-for-product-people/= = = = = = = = = = = =Watch it on YouTube= = = = = = = = = = = =Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8XUSoJPxGPI8EtuUAHOb6g?sub_confirmation=1Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ee3506fc-38f2-46d1-a301-79681c55ed82/Agile-Podcast= = = = = = = = = = = =Toronto Is My Beat (Music Sample)By Whitewolf (Source: https://ccmixter.org/files/whitewolf225/60181)CC BY 4.0 DEED (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en)

In this episode, hosts Hemant (Om) Patel and Brian Orlando are joined by special guest Bob Crews, co-founder and CEO of Checkpoint Technologies.Listen as we dive deep into the critical role quality assurance plays in the agile development process, including:The difference between QA and QC and how they fit into agile How QA has evolved over the past 20 yearsThe importance of risk analysis as a QA functionHow QA can bridge the gapThe impact of AI on software testingTips for spotting and developing top QA talent#QualityAssurance #AgileTesting #DevOps #TestAutomation #AI= = = = = = = = = = = =Watch it on YouTube= = = = = = = = = = = =Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8XUSoJPxGPI8EtuUAHOb6g?sub_confirmation=1Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ee3506fc-38f2-46d1-a301-79681c55ed82/Agile-Podcast= = = = = = = = = = = =Toronto Is My Beat (Music Sample)By Whitewolf (Source: https://ccmixter.org/files/whitewolf225/60181)CC BY 4.0 DEED (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en)

What is a product philosophy and why does it matter? In this insightful episode, Ed Martin joins hosts Om Patel and Brian Orlando to discuss how clarifying your product principles and values can align your team and improve decision-making. Discover the difference between product philosophy, vision, and principles. Learn practical tips for formalizing your philosophy and applying it to real-world tradeoffs in features, technical debt, and go-to-market plans. Walk away with an understanding of how to establish a strong product philosophy for more cohesive, customer-centric products.

"Fail fast" is used so often, it has become a cliché! In this episode, we tackle rebranding the term "fail fast" to "learn fast" within organizational cultures. Is this a step towards promoting psychological safety and open conversations, or does it undermine the essence of embracing failure as a catalyst for growth? Whether you're a leader, manager, or part of a self-organizing team, this episode offers valuable insights into cultivating a culture that truly values experimentation, iteration, and learning from setbacks.0:00 Podcast Intro0:17 Topic Intro1:11 Negative Connotations of "Fail"2:53 Identifying the Fixed Mindset4:40 Management & Failure5:40 Promoting Psychological Safety, Maybe7:48 Directness & Alignment9:52 Accepting the Change11:19 Setting & Achieving Goals13:30 The Growth Mindset14:22 Slicing Work18:55 Failure & Leadership Reactions22:20 The Fixed Mindset24:00 Acceptable Risk Taking25:53 Self-Organization Gone Awry28:50 Brian's Learnings31:42 Wrap-Up= = = = = = = = = = = =Watch it on YouTube= = = = = = = = = = = =Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8XUSoJPxGPI8EtuUAHOb6g?sub_confirmation=1 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3 Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ee3506fc-38f2-46d1-a301-79681c55ed82/Agile-Podcast= = = = = = = = = = = =Toronto Is My Beat (Music Sample)By Whitewolf (Source: https://ccmixter.org/files/whitewolf225/60181)CC BY 4.0 DEED (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en)

In this episode, our favorite special mystery guest joins the podcast for a comprehensive walkthrough of the PI Planning agenda so that our resident Product Manager, Brian, can be "sold" on the idea.SAFe P.I. Planning is a critical event that aligns teams with business objectives and fosters collaboration across the organization... ...or is it?Drawing from extensive experience, we delve into the benefits of PI Planning, including fostering relationships, securing leadership buy-in, and mitigating risks. We also discuss the challenges teams face, such as managing dependencies, handling missed objectives, and maintaining engagement throughout the intense planning sessions.0:00 Podcast Intro0:17 Topic Intro0:50 Benefits of PI Planning2:20 Big-Room and Quarterly Planning4:35 Product Pre-Work7:06 Portfolio Funding: Lean Business Cases8:43 Staying High-Level11:25 Risks and Objectives12:58 Failing to Meet Objectives14:12 Arguing on: Stretch Goals17:23 Goals: Committed vs Uncommited19:25 Slowly Moving Train-Wrecks23:43 Benefits of In-Person, Hybrid, & Virtual27:57 Facilitating Preparation30:19 SAFe PI Planning Agenda, Day 1 (Pre-Lunch)34:27 SAFe PI Planning Agenda, Day 1 (Post-Lunch)37:04 SAFe PI Planning Agenda, Day 2 (Pre-Lunch)39:31 SAFe PI Planning Agenda, Day 2 (Post-Lunch)41:44 Negotiations45:27 PI Retrospective48:11 Keeping Leadership Engaged52:13 Wrap-Up= = = = = = = = = = = =Watch it on YouTube= = = = = = = = = = = =Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8XUSoJPxGPI8EtuUAHOb6g?sub_confirmation=1 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3 Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ee3506fc-38f2-46d1-a301-79681c55ed82/Agile-Podcast= = = = = = = = = = = =Toronto Is My Beat (Music Sample)By Whitewolf (Source: https://ccmixter.org/files/whitewolf225/60181)CC BY 4.0 DEED (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en)

Standardization. It's the battle-cry of managers, the world, over!This episode explores a parallel track to our Weaponizing Efficiency episode where we explore the dark side of standardization. In this episode, the hosts share their experiences and insights on topics such as:The potential stifling effects of rigid processes and monocultures on innovationThe dangers of groupthink and bureaucracy in organizationsThe impact of standardization on individual learning and developmentThe complexities of vendor procurement processes and their ramificationsThe role of handoffs, sign-offs, and stage gates in impeding customer value delivery0:00 Topic Intro: Weaponizing Standardization1:03 Stifling Innovation2:33 Arguing on: Stifling Innovation5:14 A Confusing M&A Story: Standardizing without Value9:39 What Makes You Believe...?10:45 Driving Toward Group Think13:08 Self-Serving Bureaucracy15:02 Google AI Rollback15:34 Challenging Agile Coaches19:41 Losing Market Share24:20 The Desire for Control27:25 Individual Learning & Development29:23 Try Stuff, Do Cool Things34:45 Inconsistent Enforcement of Standards35:26 Disingenuous Procurement Processes40:42 Dell Laptop Example42:12 Hand-offs & Sign-offs47:53 Reducing Wasteful Processes50:46 Wrap-Up= = = = = = = = = = = =Watch it on YouTubeSubscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8XUSoJPxGPI8EtuUAHOb6g?sub_confirmation=1 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3 Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ee3506fc-38f2-46d1-a301-79681c55ed82/Agile-Podcast= = = = = = = = = = = =Toronto Is My Beat (Music Sample)By Whitewolf (Source: https://ccmixter.org/files/whitewolf225/60181)CC BY 4.0 DEED (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en)

Some people say you can't build products without being guided by evidence.Some people say you can't build products without strong intuition.We're arguing about the balance so you don't have to!This episode, we also welcome back friend of the show Alex Polyakov, CEO and Founder of Project Simple. Alex and his company are on a mission to make Teams better by building the first ever AI Agile Software Management Platform. Go see what Project Simple is all about by visiting them at projectsimple.ai! Connect with Alex on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/apolyako00:00 Podcast Intro00:17 Topic Intro: Evidence vs Intuition00:58 Relationship Between Intuition & Evidence02:31 Intuition & Experience04:02 Survivorship Bias06:14 Domain Expertise + Curiosity + Leadership09:34 OKRs Done Wrong10:43 Alex, on OKRs12:06 Leading vs Lagging14:57 Experiments, Conceptually19:10 Experiments in Business Value20:58 Product Management (AirBnB)25:17 Coaching Talent27:34 Building the Perfect Product Manager29:25 Enter the Training-Industrial Complex31:04 Transitioning from Founder to First Product Manager33:45 Vision & Company Founders35:24 Examples of Failures37:59 iPhone Example (Risk)40:49 Risk vs Evidence42:41 Misinterpreting Data46:08 Wrap-Up= = = = = = = = = = = =Watch it on YouTube= = = = = = = = = = = =Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8XUSoJPxGPI8EtuUAHOb6g?sub_confirmation=1 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3 Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ee3506fc-38f2-46d1-a301-79681c55ed82/Agile-Podcast= = = = = = = = = = = =Toronto Is My Beat (Music Sample)By Whitewolf (Source: https://ccmixter.org/files/whitewolf225/60181)CC BY 4.0 DEED (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en)

In agile software development, everyone loves to say they know what the customer needs... but who do you really need to listen to, and what are they really saying?  This podcast explores the different roles and their interpretations of "customer needs", from product managers to founders to the actual customer!0:00 Topic Intro: It's What the Customer Needs0:33 When the Product Manager or Owner Tells You1:57 Jumping to Solutions (vs Exploring Problems)6:43 "The Customer Said" Defense10:04 When a Proxy Product Owner Tells You12:02 Business Analysts & UX Researcher15:37 Proxy Cons: Decision Making Delays & Bottlenecks20:37 When Your Boss Tells You23:28 Red Flag on Idea Validation26:08 When Sales Tells You30:49 Negatives of Sales33:28 When a Founder Tells You34:53 Founders: 24/7 Type of People39:09 When the Customer Directly Tells You42:03 Process & Stakeholder Management45:54 Customers Don't Know Your Systems48:04 Wrap-Up= = = = = = = = = = = =Watch it on YouTube= = = = = = = = = = = =Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8XUSoJPxGPI8EtuUAHOb6g?sub_confirmation=1 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3 Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ee3506fc-38f2-46d1-a301-79681c55ed82/Agile-Podcast= = = = = = = = = = = =AA153 - "I" Know What the Customer Needs

Weaponizing Efficiency: Is it really helping your software development, product, and teams?Efficiency is crucial, but at what cost? This episode digs deep into the dark side of "weaponized efficiency" in software development, product management, and team & business agility. We discuss how seemingly well-intentioned practices can stifle creativity, breed fear, and ultimately hurt value creation. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that will challenge assumptions about efficiency and equip you with strategies to push back against pedantic optimization efforts.0:00 Topic Intro: Weaponizing Efficiency0:41 Standardizing Creativity out of the Org4:37 Fear-Based Management7:33 Garbage Metrics, Discouraging Peering11:31 Where Ideas Come From14:43 Financing Siloes17:29 Learning is Wasted Time19:49 Driving Costs (and Value) Down24:07 Working ON (versus IN) the Business25:53 Real Efficiency Gains are Outside Development Teams29:13 Making/Saving Money33:33 Wrap-Up= = = = = = = = = = = =Watch it on YouTube= = = = = = = = = = = =Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8XUSoJPxGPI8EtuUAHOb6g?sub_confirmation=1 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3 Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ee3506fc-38f2-46d1-a301-79681c55ed82/Agile-Podcast= = = = = = = = = = = =

If your product has a combination of hardware and software, this is the podcast for you!This podcast is all about agile in the manufacturing world with manufacturing expert and consultant to the stars, Clint Murt!Clint joins Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel and Product Manager Brian Orlando for an exploration of a realm where just creating great software isn't enough. We quickly discover that, when hardware enters the picture, complex compounds exponentially. Special shout out to the Everything Electric Show and the Fully Charged Podcast for the clip of Ford CEO Jim Farley discussing issues around software in the automotive industry0:00 CEO of Ford Jim Farley on Software in Manufacturing1:23 Clint's Intro & an Overview of Manufacturing3:38 Dependencies5:40 Arguing on: Dependencies & Ecosystems8:33 Challenging Agile Tropes on Dependencies10:43 Compounding Problems12:17 Short Term Metrics14:57 Upfront Cost17:52 Sales Running Ahead21:57 User Experience25:20 Inventory Management30:00 Embedding with Customers35:27 Multi-Team Collaboration37:54 Quality41:34 Summarizing the Podcast43:10 Six Sigma & Lean/Agile44:30 Wrap-Up= = = = = = = = = = = =Watch it on YouTubePlease Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8XUSoJPxGPI8EtuUAHOb6g?sub_confirmation=1= = = = = = = = = = = =Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ee3506fc-38f2-46d1-a301-79681c55ed82/Agile-Podcast= = = = = = = = = = = = AA151 - Hardware & Software Products and Teams: Agile in Manufacturing

Senior Product Coach Mike Miller is back on the Podcast, joining Brian & Om for a fun and lightweight podcast discussion about the unspoken realities of agile software development! Get ready to talk about all those elephants in corners - from the unspoken challenges teams experience, to budgeting woes, to inflated titles, to unclear goals and value propositions!0:00 Topic Intro: Things You Don't Say Out Loud in Agile0:19 Project Managers Retitled to Product Manager2:40 Product vs Project4:17 Truer for Scrum Masters?10:33 Middle Management is Unnecessary18:41 Peering is Rare22:45 Systems over Agile Coaching27:25 Annual Budgeting is King34:50 Backlog Managers are the Norm38:36 PO as Delivery Manager 40:21 Product Goals (Do they Exist?)43:11 Strategy (It's Hard, and also Rare)47:23 More on Backlogs & Prioritization50:25 Customer Value - what Value?52:05 Value Must be Defined55:10 PO/SM with Technical Knowledge58:48 The Typical Answers1:02:50 Wrap-Up= = = = = = = = = = = =Watch it on YouTube Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arguingagile= = = = = = = = = = = =Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ee3506fc-38f2-46d1-a301-79681c55ed82/Agile-Podcast= = = = = = = = = = = = AA150 - Things You Don't Say Out Loud in Agile

In this episode, we answer an interview question that Brian has started to notice Product Managers stumbling over: "What are some indicators you would look for to know if an agile team is working effectively?"0:00 Topic Intro1:49 Velocity4:39 Delivery and Forecasting6:21 Flow Metrics (Cycle Time, Lead Time, WIP)7:50 Say-Do Ratio10:17 Different Uses for Say-Do11:31 Retro Improvements14:48 Impediment Resolution16:45 Roadmap Categorization & Finance19:54 Backlog Health22:51 Customer Satisfaction and Value Confirmation26:47 Surveys28:09 A Rant on Steering Feature Factory Culture29:56 Team Satisfaction (Niko Niko)33:27 Team or Service NPS36:29 Bug Leakage / Escaped Defects40:27 Training (L&D)43:55 Leads Kanban: People Development47:01 Meeting Duration & Effectiveness49:23 Wrap-Up= = = = = = = = = = = =Please Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8XUSoJPxGPI8EtuUAHOb6g?sub_confirmation=1Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ee3506fc-38f2-46d1-a301-79681c55ed82/Agile-Podcast= = = = = = = = = = = =

This podcast is your ultimate introduction to the cryptic, mysterious, and sometimes clandestine world of software development finance. Join Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel as they explore the finance-side of the house with special guest and CPA, Newton Owi!Listen as we discuss the ins-and-outs of software-finance, including an explanation of Capex vs Opex, an overview of capitalization, an in-depth review of Internal vs External Use Software, and a discussion of Technical Feasibility. We wrap by reviewing strategies for R&D Budgeting and why, how you might save money on MVPs, and it wouldn't be the Arguing Agile Podcast without an in-depth discussion of how Cross-Functional Teams benefit from having access to financial expertise.= = = = = = = = = = = =Watch it on YouTubePlease Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ee3506fc-38f2-46d1-a301-79681c55ed82/Agile-Podcast= = = = = = = = = = = =

Have a world-changing product idea but don't know how to get it to users? This no-nonsense episode of the Arguing Agile podcast breaks down the REALITY of building products from the ground up. Listen as two industry veterans discuss market research, MVPs, user feedback, and go-to-market strategies so that you can avoid costly mistakes and boost your chances of success.   0:00 Topic Intro: 0 to 10:36 Hey Kid, I Got This New Idea!1:55 What Problem Are We Trying to Solve?3:42 Identifying a Market and/or Audience for MVP7:18 Research & Product Market Fit8:25 Data-Driven Culture (or Not)12:56 Team Members Talking Directly to Customers14:23 Strong Opinions, Loosely Held17:29 Interview Your Customers (and Competitor Customers)20:19 MVP-to-Pilot24:43 Realtime Alpha/Beta Feedback27:42 Alpha/Beta Misconceptions29:06 Alpha Partners & Clarity of MVP32:27 Leveraging (Technical) Debt34:46 Usability37:53 Monetization41:07 Go to Market Strategies45:40 Find or Create Your Audience48:32 What We Learned50:19 Wrap-Up= = = = = = = = = = = =Watch it on YouTubePlease Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@arguingagile= = = = = = = = = = = =Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ee3506fc-38f2-46d1-a301-79681c55ed82/Agile-Podcast= = = = = = = = = = = = AA147 - Creating and Launching New Software Products (0 to 1)

Ever wondered about why you hunger for an episode on Release Planning or why Brian's Spotify rant struck a chord?Get the inside scoop at this retrospective feast!  We'll examine the recipes for our most popular content from 2024, revealing the juicy trends and themes that tickled your fancy. Plus, we are giving a sneak peek into future episodes, inspired by your binge-worthy favorites!0:00 Topic Intro0:46 AP17: Scrum Master's Role in Release Planning2:41 Back-up Communicator6:27 Playing the Role10:55 Acceptance Criteria12:51 Sprint Review Checklist14:51 Tricky AC & Stories20:00 Agile vs Traditional Software Budgeting26:04 Roadmap Features and Milestones in Agile30:33 Gantt Charts33:38 AA120 - Did AirBNB Fire All Their Product Managers?38:46 Build vs Buy (or Extend)40:07 AP2: Brian Hates on Spotify & Capital One45:07 Take-Aways= = = = = = = = = = = =Watch it on YouTubePlease Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@arguingagile= = = = = = = = = = = =Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ee3506fc-38f2-46d1-a301-79681c55ed82/Agile-Podcast= = = = = = = = = = = =

Why Do Incompetent Men Rise to the Top? ️This week's #ArguingAgile #Podcast tackles Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic's 2013 HBR article on this very real issue with #leadership.Read the Article:https://hbr.org/2013/08/why-do-so-many-incompetent-men0:00 Topic: Incompetent Men in Leadership0:37 Ratios of Men to Women in Management3:03 Management vs Leadership5:04 We Can't Measure Leadership7:53 Downfall of Bad Managers10:10 Personality Disorders11:50 Short Term Thinking13:31 Women Leaders14:55 Humility Fails to Impress16:52 Is Hiring Broken?18:42 HR, Taylorism, and the Ivory Tower21:17 Leading with Emotional Intelligence24:29 Systemic Problems25:55 The Wrong Conclusions29:00 Discrimination30:26 Wrap-Up= = = = = = = = = = = =Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@arguingagile= = = = = = = = = = = =Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ee3506fc-38f2-46d1-a301-79681c55ed82/Agile-Podcast= = = = = = = = = = = =