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Episodes
Episode 71: Reframing Disruption: Embracing Disruption as a Capability
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Agile practitioners Kumar Dattatreyan and Michael Jebber as they discuss reframing disruption as a strategic capability rather than a threat. Dra...
Episode 70: The Heart of Change: Chris Daily's Incredible Story of Renewal
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Daily, a partner at Agile Meridian, shares his incredible personal story of renewal after undergoing a life-saving heart transplant. In this int...
Episode 69: The Boo Report! Sharing our experience at Agile DC, 2023
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sharing our experience at Agile DC where we presented two talks. One on supporting High-Performing teams, and the other was on reframing disruption
Episode 68: Leadership Matters! An Interview with Larry Moss
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join leadership coach @Larry Moss as he shares his insights on developing authentic leaders. In this interview with Agile Meridian's @Kumar Dattatreya...
From Permaculture to Agile Organizations - Applying Ecosystem Principles Episode 67
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for the latest from Agile Meridian and hosts Kumar Dattatreyan and Glenn Marshall as they explore the connections between permaculture princip...
From Team to Enterprise: Scaling Kanban Across Your Portfolio Episode 66
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Jim Sparks, a ProKanban trainer and an awesome human! Join us for a live discussion on scaling agile to the enterprise with Prokanban t...
Getting in Your Customers' Heads: The Art of Product Agility - Episode 65
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Chris Daily and Kumar Dattatreyan as they discuss product agility - the ability for an organization to quickly and effectively develop strategies...
The AI Scrum Master! - Episode 64
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an exclusive live interview with Halldor Skattebo, innovator and entrepreneur who has built an AI-powered Scrum Master bot using ChatGPT. ...
Teams Aligned, Teams Empowered: How Camelot Enables Both - Episode 63
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kumar and Glenn as they dive deep into the XSCALE Camelot model for enabling team collaboration and alignment. In this video, they break down the...
Simplify SAFe: Apply an "Agile" Approach to Your Transformation Episode 62
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kumar and Chris discuss common criticisms of SAFe - that it's too complex and overwhelming. They share tips for simplifying adoption:...
RIP Agile: The Rise of True Business Agility Episode 61
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should we declare "Agile is Dead?" Learn why this provocative idea from Agile Manifesto author Dave Thomas is still relevant today. Veteran Agile coac...
Combat Agile! An Interview with Dr. Brett Mers - Episode 60
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Retired Air Force officer and current Air Force Academy professor Dr. Brett Mers shares an insider's perspective on incorporating agile strategy and a...
Agile Methods Cubed! Why Minecraft is the perfect Classroom Tool: Episode 56
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our thought-provoking discussion on our experiments involving the use of Minecraft as a training tool for agile methodologies! This video d...
Lean-Agile Leadership: The Key to Transformation Episode 59
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our latest episode, where Kumar Dattatreyan and Michael Frantz dive into the world of Lean-Agile Leadership. In this insightful discussion,...
AI Hype! Breaking down the Buzz, Expectations and Fears: Episode 58
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Agile Meridian's Agile Short series, where Kumar Dattatreyan and Chris Daily delve into the intersection of AI (Artificial Intelligence) an...
A Rant on "Veneer Agile". Going Beyond Shallow Agile Transformations: Episode 55
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this rant on what we call "Agile Veneer", we delve into the phenomenon where Agile frameworks and methods are applied superficially without truly u...
(Special) Triple Loop Learning in XSCALE: Part 3
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kumar Dattatreyan and Glenn Marshall from Agile Meridian in this third part of the series on Triple Loop Learning. In this episode, we delve deep...
Value Stream Mapping - A Practical Approach to Continuous Improvement: Episode 57
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Agile Meridian's Agile Shorts! In this episode, Kumar, Mike, and Chris take you on an insightful journey into the world of Value Stream Map...
The Gig Economy: How It's Disrupting Traditional Business Models: Episode #54
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we explore the gig economy concept and how it's disrupting traditional business models. The gig economy is a growing trend where comp...
Episode 53: Disruption & Innovation: Exploring the Power of Disruption
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Innovation is often seen as the key to success in today's fast-paced world, but what role does disruption play in driving innovation? This thought-pro...
Personal Disruption: The Key to Unlocking Your Potential
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel stuck in your #career or personal life? Are you looking for ways to break out of your comfort zone and reach your full potential? If so, t...
Unlocking the Secrets of Change: Learn How to Harness Disruption and Drive Progress!
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the one hand, you're either being disrupted, which may lead to innovation and, when it does, may allow you to survive a disruptive event, like Covi...
Embrace #Change: Harness the Power of #Adaptability
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we cover dealing with Change and how to adapt to ever-increasing change in our world. #Change and #adaptability are closely related c...
Too Many cooks in the kitchen: What is the ideal team size?: Episode #38
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is the ideal team size for Agile Teams? Too many cooks in the kitchen can spoil the broth. And how do you manage a team of #experts without ruini...
1 Key Step to Reduce Knowledge Debt in Your Learning Organization
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In order to create an environment that encourages learning, you need to reduce knowledge debt. In this podcast, we explore what knowledge debt is and ...
Ditch the #Silos and Get Smarter Now!
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our discussion on #knowledgedebt with an exploration of one of the causes of it; Silos. How do Silos create knowledge debt, and what can y...
Knowledge Debt Is Disrupting Your Business: Episode 47
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we navigate yet another financial crisis, it's tempting and maybe even prudent to trim our costs and focus on the bottom line. But is that the only...
Don't be Sorry!! Be more S.O.R.I.!?! Move your #organization past your blockers!
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling to move your organization forward? Are you stuck in a rut with no apparent way out? This live video will show you how to overcome t...
Leaders Eat Last: Management vs. Leadership
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if being a leader meant putting others first? What if the key to success was creating an environment where people felt safe to take risks and be ...
How Do I Deliver Quality Products Professionally?
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a Product Owner, your goal is to deliver products with quality built-in. But how do you get there? This podcast shares our experiences in help...
Understanding and Applying the Scrum Framework
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We explore one of the Scrum Competencies in this episode and dive into Empiricism, the Scrum Team, and the Definition of Done, all from a Product Owne...
Delivering Products that People Care About!
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to be a successful Product Owner, then the first thing you need to know is how to deliver products that people care about. Listen to ...
Managing Products with Agility - How to be a Great Product Owner!
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you manage products with agility? What does it take to be a great product owner? In this podcast, we share five focus areas from Scrum that mak...
Crucial Conversations with CCFR
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is CCFR? And how can it help you have those Crucial Conversations you've been putting off? Tune in to find out!
Give Knowledge Workers a Leading Role - Remastered
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is Knowledge work? What is a Knowledge worker? We argue that all work today is knowledge work and traditional ways to manage people fall woefully...
Let's talk about RACI - where is it going? And how can it impact your Leadership?
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The #RACI - responsibility, #accountability matrix has been around for over 70 years! The RACI is a vital leadership tool that helps people know and u...
Why do Developers Hate Agile?
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This talk explores why #Developers (or any #knowledgeworker) may hate working in an #agiledevelopment environment. What leads to this disillusionment?...
Product Owner #Fails; The "Know it all #productowner"
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a lighthearted take on the "Know it all" #productowner who knows not only what he wants but also "how" to build it! We also cover what lea...
I thought #agile meant less meetings!
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you surprised by all the additional meetings with #agile or #scrum? Struggling to make all the existing meetings on your calendar? In this video, ...
The "Art of Emptying your Glass". Making room for meaningful change!
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling to find time for what's important? Feeling like you're constantly juggling too many things at once? Overwhelm is all around us and ...
How do I deal with the "Hero" team member?
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, we discuss how to deal with the "Hero" team member. This person can be a huge asset to your team, but can also be a major headache if n...
It's on the #roadmap, dammit! Discover how #agile and traditional #roadmaps can coexist.
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling to find a way to make your #roadmap work with #Agile? What are some of the #anti-patterns? How can you overcome them? This video di...
AARGH! Not another Retrospective! And how to make them fun again!
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been to a retrospective you dreaded attending? Where you didn't see the value in it, and it felt like a total waste of time? Or maybe yo...
No More Meetings!
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are meetings robbing you of your life? Meetings can be a great way for teams or groups of people to get together and brainstorm, but they're often ine...
What are the 5 Essential Key Skills Every Facilitator Needs to Flourish?
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Five essential key skills that every facilitator needs in order to flourish. These skills will help you be an effective meeting facilitator and keep y...
Digital Transformation - an Agile Meridian Story
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore how we have "digitally transformed" ourselves as a byproduct of staying relevant during the pandemic
Learning, Learning and more Learning!
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Come join us as we discuss how we synthesize the learnings from our experiences and use them to improve our future efforts.
Leadership as a Service
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us at Agile Meridian as we speak with Peter Merel, the founder of the XSCALE Alliance. We will be exploring a couple of patterns from XSCALE call...
Agile Marketing
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we talk to our resident marketing expert about her experience working with a bunch of agile geeks! How does working with a small company li...
Agile for Manufacturing
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Michael Jebber and Kumar Dattatreyan as they examine one of their current client engagements where they discuss how they...
Give Knowledge Workers a Leading Role
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is a Knowledge worker? We argue that all work today is knowledge work and traditional ways to manage people fall woefully short of realizing the ...
Improving Scrum Teams with Visual Backlog Refinement
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Visualize your work! That's the first rule of Kanban, and in this episode, we examine how this rule can be applied to Scrum teams to help them become ...
Agile Transformation from a C-Level Perspective
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we discuss Mike Jebber's recent experience as a panelist on a C-Level talk about success factors that are critical to an Agile Transformati...
The Facilitation Canvas
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do your meetings leave you feeling uninspired? If so, you're in the right place! We'll be sharing how to use a tool in our tool-box, the facilitation ...
Facilitation in the Covid Era
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A panel discussion on the impact of Covid on the ways we work, and play. Panelists include Kjell Tore Guttormsen, Toni Lewis, Padmini Nidumolu, Jolly ...
Scrum Mastery
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A Scrum Master is a pivotal role in any scrum team. In this podcast, Kumar and Jolly share what the Scrum Master does and how to be an effective one!
What is Authentic Leadership?
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kumar as he interviews Dr. Pamela Larde about Authentic Leadership and how it shows up in the workplace. Dr. Larde is the founder of the Ac...
You are what you measure!
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you measuring efficiency or measuring effectiveness and impact? What's the difference and why does it matter? Tune in to this podcast ...
Tight-Loose-Tight, a Leadership Pattern
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is TLT? Join us on this podcast to learn more about this leadership pattern that's making waves in parts of Europe.
KISS the Metrics!
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When an organization goes through a transformation, the stakeholders are keen to see the results of all that change. The PMO kicks into high gear capt...
Giving and Receiving Feedback
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Feedback is often a hard conversation for both the person giving it, and the person receiving it. In this episode, we break down the steps to ef...
An Adaptive, Blended Approach to Improve Results
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your approach is critical to the success of adopting anything new. Using a blended approach will shepherd in "the new" in a consumable, valuable, and ...
Dealing with burnout in this pandemic
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout is sweeping the world. We see affecting our clients and friends. But it doesn't have to be that way! In this podcast, we share how we are deal...
What's Your Pet Peeve
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're like us, you have a lot of pet peeves. But what are some things that makes you go hmmm... We share ours, do share yours.
What is Coaching
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Coaching is a process for personal and professional growth. You can learn how to get unstuck, make better decisions, or take your career in the direct...
Agile Mindset & the 20th anniversary of the Agile Manifesto.
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to this podcast for a discussion on the Agile Mindset in relation to the 20th anniversary of the Agile Manifesto.
Kanban for software and product teams
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kanban is often misunderstood. This podcast will help to dispel some of the most common myths about Kanban and what it can do for your software or pro...
What it means to be a Lean and Agile Leader
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many people talk about the benefits of being Agile. But what is it really like? What are some examples of an agile leader in action? Listen to this po...
Introduction To XSCALE
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Introduction To XSCALE from the Change Catalysts at Agile Meridian.