The Podcast by Agile Coaching Round Table(ACRT)
Episodes
Product Management Simplified
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to truly master product management, whether you're a seasoned pro, just starting out, or transitioning from an Agile role? Join us a...
Interview Insights for Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's competitive job market, landing your dream Agile role requires more than just technical expertise. Join us as we dive deep into the essenti...
Implementing Agile in Data Science/AI projects
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you effectively implement Agile in data science and AI-driven IT engagements? It's a complex landscape, requiring a unique blend of Agile princ...
Essential Project Management skills for Scrum Masters & Agile Coaches
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a Scrum Master or Agile Coach ready to make a bigger impact? It's not just about removing roadblocks anymore. Today's Agile leaders need to dr...
3Ms in Women's life: Mental health, Men & Manifestation for Intentional living
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Women's Day, join us for a powerful conversation with Shwetha Sivaraman, author of 'Far From Fine,' as we delve into the '3Ms of Women: Men, Ment...
Agile Practitioners' Round Table 2024
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Agile Practitioners' Round Table 2024, we gather a roundtable of Agile seasoned practitioners – Jim Highsmith, Sanjeev Augustine,...
Maximizing value through Portfolio leadership with Satish Kolla
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever felt overwhelmed by juggling multiple projects? Discover how to transform your project management approach with portfolio management. In this epi...
Role of Enterprise Agile Coaches in Organizations with Vivek Sinha
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the critical role of Enterprise Agile Coaches in driving organizational success. we'll delve into the key responsibilitie...
Busting myths about scaling Agile Practices with Sindhuja Nagendran
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of the misconceptions surrounding Agile scaling? Join us as we debunk the most common myths and uncover the truth about scaling Agile practices ...
Agile Transformation from Teams to Organization with Balaji T
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the challenges and strategies involved in successfully scaling Agile practices across multiple teams and programs within a...
Role of Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches in Agile RFP, Pre sales and budgeting
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we delve into the often-overlooked world of Agile pre-sales and budgeting. In this episode, we'll explore with our guest - Balaji T, th...
The True Role of Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches beyond the books
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we address the challenges and realities of Agile implementation. Dr. Hrishikesh Karekar, a seasoned Agile expert, shares his insights ...
Essential AI skills for Project Managers, Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AI is revolutionizing the project management landscape. In this episode, learn how to future-proof your career as a Project Manager, Scrum Master, or ...
Achieve Project efficiency by applying Lean Six Sigma with Ketan Patel
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how Lean Six Sigma can transform the way teams work. Our guest, a seasoned Six Sigma Master Black Belt trainer and certifi...
How can you Coach teams to solve Interaction Challenges
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Marcelo Lopez dives into team dynamics and explores how Agile coaches and Scrum Masters can empower teams to overcome their own inte...
Is Agile really dead with Saket Bansal
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we burst the myths surrounding "Is Agile dead?" narrative with project management and Agile guru Saket Bansal. We'll explore the futu...
Untrapping Product teams with David Pereira
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode dives deep with David Pereira, author of Untrapping Product Teams. David unveils the hidden traps that derail product teams and equips ...
Agile Failure Stories with Dave Smith
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dave Smith emphasizes the importance of psychological safety in fostering an environment where learning from mistakes is encouraged. ...
LeSS is more: Scaling large Agile teams using LeSS with Kalpak Chavan
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kalpak talks about how Large Scale Scrum (LeSS) builds on Scrum, tackle common scaling challenges like communication breakdowns and i...
Intention based leadership with David Marquet
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Captain David Marquet shares his incredible turnaround of the USS Santa Fe submarine. We explore the limitations of traditional leade...
Stop Saying Wrong Things, Master Clean Language with Judy Rees
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Judy speaks about Clean Language, a powerful communication technique that helps individuals and teams unlock deeper understanding. Sh...
Top Structures with Michael Kusters
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Michael speaks about the TOP Structures. A framework for organizational success. He spoke what inspired its creation, the challenges ...
Smart Contract Driven Development (SCDD) with Vinayak Joglekar
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Vinayak speaks about Smart Contract Driven Development facilitates development leveraging the productivity benefits brought to softwa...
The Art of Slicing work in Agile with Anton Skornyakov
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Anton speaks about the techniques to slice work, how slicing helps in self organization, flexibility, feedback loops, work structures...
Maximizing Agile Value with Value Management Office (VMO) with Sanjiv Augustine
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Sanjiv speaks about the Value Management Office ( VMO), challenges of organization, VMO's role in optimizing flow from idea to custom...
Scaling simplified with Kanban with Prateek Singh
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Prateek speaks about the Kanban in context of Scaling, lean principles, challenges of Scaling Kanban, potential vs actual value, impl...
Leading Agile Teams by embracing Polarities with Christopher Vestal
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Chris speaks about the polarities, getting away from either-or thinking, different polarities like stability vs change, control vs tr...
Forget resume, get hired with your Agile LinkedIn Profile with Autum Becht
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Autum speaks about the key elements that make your profile stand out to recruiters, how to connect with like-minded professionals and...
Ditch the Meetings, go Async first in Remote Teams with Sumeet Moghe
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Sumeet speaks about Async-First vs synchronous approach, why it's important, how can we go Async, tools, techniques for Agile practit...
How Scrum Master can become a Co-active Coach? with Ravi Verma
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ravi speaks about Co-active Coaching, how Scrum Master can become a true leader, fostering strong, motivated teams that crush their g...
Product Management 101: From idea to launch- Building Products that matter with Ravi Sandhu
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Target Agility. Check out their website for certification trainings for Scrum Masters, Product Owners in frameworks...
Starting the journey to Self-Management in teams or Organizations with Doug Kirkpatrick
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Doug speaks about Self Management in teams, how Morning Star Organization functions on Self Management, Principles of Self Management...
Frameworkless Agile Adoption with Arie Van Bennekum
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Arie speaks about his reflection on Agile Manifesto as a co author, current state of Agile, future state of Agile, framework-less agi...
Spotify Framework 101 with Cliff Hazell
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Cliff Hazell speaks about his journey in Spotify Organization, breakdown of Spotify model, its principles, squads, chapters, decentral...
Agile Coaches' Roundtable 2023
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Agile Coaches speak about their reflection of the year 2023 in terms of their achievements, learning, failures, their process of coac...
Anti patterns of Scrum with Stefan Wolpers
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Stefan speaks about his upcoming book - Scrum Anti Patterns guide, Scrum Framework, Scrum Guide, elements of Scrum Framework and anti...
Utilizing Cynefin Framework for choosing delivery approaches with Dave Snowden
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the episode, Dave speaks about the Sense Making tool, Cynefin framework, different domains of Framework, examples of each domain, which domain does...
Continuous Delivery and DevOps culture with Bryan Finster
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Bryan speaks about the Continuous Delivery (CD), benefits of CD, DevOps culture within Organizations, their challenges, how CD improv...
Learning Enterprise Agility with Joshua Partogi
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Joshua speaks about the Enterprise Agility, challenges in the Organizations, Customer centricity, empowering teams, dealing with C-su...
Mastering Product Management within the Scrum Framework: Geoff Watts' Expert Advice
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Geoff speaks about the nuances of product management, distinguish the roles of Product Owner, Product Manager, and Product Master, an...
Crafting your Career: Effective Resumes, Interviews, and Gaining Experience with Jonaed Iqbal
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Jonaed speaks about writing effective Resumes, ATS tool, how to gain experience without degree, behavioral interview questions, commo...
The role of HR in creating a work culture
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Supriya speaks about role of HR in an organizations, traditional HR practices, recruitment process, resumes, salary negotiation, remo...
CEO Insights: Building better work culture with Srikanth Velamakanni
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Srikanth speaks about need of humanizing work culture, technology, AI, AI replacing People Management jobs, Fractal's open work cultu...
Humanizing workspace with Scrum with Gunther Verheyen
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Gunther speaks about his journey, need for humanizing work space, actual meaning of Scrum, underlying human aspect of Scrum framework...
Job Seeker's Journey with Qwana Head
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Qwana talks about our her past experience as Social worker, her calling, transferable skills, journey to become Scrum Master, job sea...
Building your Personal Branding with The Podcast by ACRT X The Delivery Space
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Vivek Kuntoji and I speak to Nisha and Sharon about our journeys, content creation, personal branding, importance of networking and p...
Job Seeker's Journey with Anuradha Aravindhraj
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Anuradha speaks about her past experience, why she chose Scrum Master's role, how has she identified her transferable skills, her jou...
Nobody is smarter than everybody i.e., Collective Intelligence of team with Rod Collins
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Rod speaks about concept of Collective Intelligence, leadership styles, Organizational structure, different tools, techniques, skills...
Implementation of DevOps and Agile with Krishna Kumar
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Krishna talks about DevOps, how DevOps practices enable Agile implementation, how DevOps enhance collaboration, cuts silos, limits WI...
Driving Value with Sprint Goals with Maarten Dalmjin
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Maarten talks about Importance of Sprint Goals, beating feature factory, obsession on exhaustive planning, need for humble planning, ...
Understanding OKRs with Neha Gandhi
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Neha talks about what OKRs are, its importance, how can OKRs help Organizations achieve businesses, aligning OKRs to goals, top down ...
Evidence Based Management (EBM) with Sander Dur
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Sander talks about what are metrics, its importance, velocity trap, Evidence Based Management framework, key values of EBM, how EBM c...
Agile Contracts with Peter Stevens
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Peter Stevens talks about Traditional contracts, challenges with Traditional contracts, Agile Contract Manifesto, Agile contracts, co...
Transitioning from Scrum Master to Agile Coach with Dhaval Panchal
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Dhaval talks about Transitioning from Scrum Master to Agile Coaching, skills required, where and how to start Coach 's journey, peer ...
How Coaching skills empower Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches in their journey with Mark Metze
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mark speaks about how Coaching skills can be useful for Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches where he shares stories and experiences, how ...
Concept of Mob Programming/ Software Teaming with Woody Zuill
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Woody speaks about Mob Programming aka Software Teaming where he shares analogies and anecdotes, how similar or different is Mob Prog...
Importance of Public Speaking for Leaders with Artur Margonari
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Artur speaks about Public speaking, importance of public speaking for leaders, how public speaking can help improve facilitation and ...
Implementing Fearless Change in Organizations with Linda Rising
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Linda speaks about introducing and implementing new ideas and change in teams, how to deal with fear of change , psychology and scien...
Leading without blame with Tricia
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tricia speaks about leadership skills, traditional style of leadership, blame culture, red flags in leaders, creating blame free envi...
Conversation of Modern Agile with Joshua Kerievsky
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Joshua speaks about Agile as Adjective, Agility, concept of Modern Agile, deep dive into 4 Principles of Modern Agile, Difference bet...
Conversation of Fluid Scrum Teams with Willem-Jan Ageling
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode,Willem talks about Scrum Teams challenges, concept of Fluid Scrum Teams, composition of Fluid Scrum Teams, its benefits, limitations a...
Should Scrum be implemented by the book (Scrum Guide) with Scrum Trainer- Marcelo Lopez
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Marcelo speaks about Scrum Implementation by the book (Scrum Guide), Complementary Practices, Anti patterns, immutable clause and much...
Agile Coaching Journey with Bob Galen
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Bob speaks about Agile coaching, preparation required for becoming an Agile coach, professional coaching vs Agile coaching , personal ...
Exploring Agile Manifesto in conversation with Jim Highsmith
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Jim Highsmith (co author of Agile Manifesto) speaks about development before Agile Manifesto, exploring history of Agile Manifesto, n...
End of Season 1
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to "The podcast by Agile Coaching Round Table (ACRT)". This is a conversational and interview based podcast channel,where the hosts- Ramya ...
Continuous Learning Culture
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Petula speaks about Continuous Learning Culture, Personal Mastery, Mental Model, What can Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches do to enabl...
Retrospectives with Story Telling
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Phillip speaks about Importance of Retrospective, his unique Retrospective technique, importance of people in Retrospectives, tips an...
How to enable Self Management in teams with Mark Burville
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Mark speaks about self management, difference between self organization and self management, benefits of Self Management in teams, Ho...
Importance of networking & community building for Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches with Satish Kolla
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Satish speaks about importance of networking, community building, how can leverage networking for expanding knowledge, seeking job op...
Importance of facilitation for Scrum Master and Agile Coaches with Julie Springer
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Julie speaks about what is facilitation, importance of facilitation for Scrum Master and Agile Coaches, techniques to learn to become...
Transition from Teacher in Classroom to Scrum Master in Corporate with Patty A
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Patty talks about her transition Journey from Science Teacher in the Classroom to Scrum Master in Corporate, her struggles, preparati...
Toolkit and Essentials of a new Scrum Master or an Agile Coach with Michael Lloyd
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Michael Lloyd talks about how to identify problems, dysfunctions and symptoms in teams, how to use dysfunction mapping tool created b...
Demystifying Scrum Master's Job Description(JD) with Dave Smith
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Dave Smith speaks about Scrum Master's Job Description (JD), red flags of JD, skillsets of Scrum Master, tips for aspiring Scrum Mast...
Journey of a Scrum Master from Trainer's lens with Anand Pandey
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Anand talks about how should be the journey of a Scrum Master like, necessary skillset, preparation for the Scrum Master role, certif...
Journey from Fashion to IT as Scrum Master - Antoni Tzavelas
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Antoni talks about his journey from Fashion to IT as Scrum Master and he also shares how he prepared for the first Scrum Master job a...