48. Another Round from the Global Scrum Gathering in Orlando
In memory of Jean Tabaka. Recorded at the Scrum Alliance’s Global Scrum Gathering in Orlando, FL, this episode features nine voices. Vic (@AgileCoffee) was joined by eight fellow participants (all working with Agile/Scrum teams) to discuss some highlights of the gathering. Guests list: Stuart Young (@Stuartliveart) Laura Powers (@poweredbyteams) Kim Brainard (@agilebrain1) Stuart Fish (@fishstua) Jamie Crews (@jamie_crews) Anderson Hummel (@anderson_hummel) Scott Dunn (@sdunnrocket9) David Gardner Karaoke pics: coming soon Vic rocks the karaoke stage?
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47. From the Global Scrum Gathering in Orlando
Recorded at the Scrum Alliance’s Global Scrum Gathering in Orlando, FL, this episode features nine voices. Vic (@AgileCoffee) was joined by fellow participants (all working with Agile/Scrum teams) to discuss some highlights of the gathering (and CSP Fast Pass). Guests list: Brett Palmer (@brett_palmer) Aaron Kopel (@aakopel) Jason Tanner (@JasonBTanner) Leon Sabarsky (@LeonSabarsky) Anderson Hummel (@anderson_hummel) Things we’d mentioned: Peter Green’s Lean and Agile Adoption with the Laloux Culture Model Scrum Gathering Rio June 23-25, by Scrum Alliance CSP FAST PASS: the fast track to becoming a Certified Scrum Professional® (on twitter at @CSPFastPass)
46. Lean Coffee from the Back of the Room
Recorded at Sharon Bowman’s two-day Training from the Back of the Room (TBR) workshop in Orlando, FL, this episode features nine voices. Vic (@AgileCoffee) was joined by fellow participants (all working with Agile/Scrum teams) to discuss how TBR aligns with the training and coaching we do in our workplaces, communities and families. Guests list: Abid Quereshi (@abidquereshi) Lonnie Weaver-Johnson (@Lonniewj) Tomas Rodriguez (@sINNplify) Mario Mendez (@sINNplify) Fred Madrigal (@sINNplify) Stuart Fish (@fishstua) David Gardner Anderson Hummel (@anderson_hummel) We discussed the following topics: TBR and Scrum workshops Brain-based learning in 1:1 coaching context Agile Manifesto and TBR Are training and coaching…
45. Lean Coffee on a company visit to EMC
It’s an onsite company visit! Vic sits down with four employees representing Dev, QA & PMO at the Data Protection Unit of EMC Corp in Irvine, CA, to discuss how the transformation to Agile has changed things up. Also on hand is Scott Dunn (@sdunnRocket9), facilitating the transformation activities and coaching at many levels within the business unit. Scott mentioned the Certified LeSS Practitioner: Principles to Practices class led by Craig Larman – May 9 in Tustin, CA
44. Scrum Coaching Retreat in San Diego, pt.2
Recorded at the Scrum Coaching Retreat in San Diego, Vic (@AgileCoffee) sits down with Daniel Gullo (@danielgullo) of Scrum Alliance’s global steering committee for retreats, Stuart Young (@Stuartliveart) of Radtac, and participants Leon Sabarsky (@LeonSabarsky), Michael Bode (@ContactBode), Andrew Webster (@AndrewMWebster), Dr. Sam Swapn (@swapnassinha), and Bella Musial (@bellabianca). Here’s a video of Stuart at work. Have you been to a Scrum Coaching Retreat? Let us know on Twitter by using the hashtag #TellAgileCoffee Resources and Links: Scrum Alliance’s Coaching Retreats page Future Search: Getting the Whole System in the Room for Vision, Commitment, and Action by Marvin Weisbord and…
43. Scrum Coaching Retreat in San Diego, pt.1
Recorded at the Scrum Coaching Retreat in San Diego with Vic (@AgileCoffee) and guests Bernie Maloney (@berniemaloney) and Kim Brainard (@agilebrain1). Dr.Dave joins near the end. Bernie and Kim talk about their experiences with their team (Transformers!). For two+ days at the retreat, Bernie acted as the team’s Product Owner, while Kim served as Scrum Master. They share their perspective on how their topic evolved and how the team formed, stormed, normed and ultimately performed. Have you been to a Coaching Retreat? Let us know on Twitter by using the hashtag #TellAgileCoffee btw – Bernie broadcasted/recorded the interview on…
42. Deep Thought Gives an Answer to Everything
Vic (@AgileCoffee) is joined by Colleen Kirtland (@CSKirtland), Brett Palmer (@Brett_Palmer) and Larry Lawhead (@LarryLawhead) outside a Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in Irvine. In this episode, our Agile heroes discuss: What is the Meaning of Life? Agile Community Yoga & Leadership “Sensitivity is not weakness or vulnerability. It is clarity of perception and allows judicious, precise action.” – B. K. S. Iyengar Colleen’s posts on LinkedIn Funding Agile Teams we talked about the Slow Money movement Discovering the Pace of Change Bi-Modal Networking (Gartner) “To add speed, add lightness” – Colin Powell The introduction of episode 42 contained a clip from…
41. The One Where We Win an Oscar
“… and the Oscar for best podcast goes to…” Vic is joined by Zach Bonaker (@ZachBonaker) and Larry Lawhead (@LarryLawhead) at the Cape Rey in Carlsbad for a lively morning of Agile and Coffee. In this episode, our Agile heroes discuss: Fallacy of Training Shortcuts: no shu-ha-ri Irony of Agile and Technology Why Scrum?
40. Do You Have Short Talks in Your Toolkit?
Vic is joined by Zach Bonaker (@ZachBonaker) and Larry Lawhead (@LarryLawhead) at the Cape Rey in Carlsbad for a lively morning of Agile and Coffee. In this episode, our Agile heroes discuss: Eight-minute talks Why companies lose Scrum focus Power of Metaphor What have you been reading lately? Here’s the long list of books that Larry started and Zach and I added to: The Toyota Way – by Jeffery Liker The Toyota Way to Lean Leadership – by Jeffery Liker, Gary L. Convis The Spirit of Kaizen – by Leigh Ann Hirschmann, Bob Mauer The Lean Startup – by Eric Ries Kanban: The Kanban Guide – by…