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Modus Institute recently introduced its new Certification and Accreditation Programs in Lean-Agile Visual Management (LA-VM). This is something they have been working on developing for 12 years. In this episode of the podcast, Jim Benson joins me to discuss Modus’s new offerings. During the interview we discuss Systems Thinking and how it figures into the LA-VM program. Jim also explains why it took 12 years to develop, how each program works, and the tools that these programs will add to a knowledge worker’s arsenal. This podcast is available in both video and audio formats. If you’d like to contact Jim for additional information: Web: https://www.modusinstitute.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimbenson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ourfounder Medium: https://medium.com/@ourfounder Jim’s music on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ourfounder If you'd like to watch the video version of this interview, you can find it here: Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/489954917 YouTube: https://youtu.be/r-QJOvjyK6U

11 Des 20201h 4min

Coaching people through an Agile transformation is a complicated thing. People within the organization may want the promise they see Agile offering, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t going to fight against the change every step of the way. Nobody likes change. It’s uncomfortable and scary and it’s sometimes it’s so much easier to just say, “Yes, this is the most uncomfortable chair/torture device a human could ever be forced to try and sit in, but I know this chair, I know this discomfort, I get how it works and it is easier to sit here than it is to try and change.” Inspiring them to want to change, standing beside them, and keeping them motivated as they struggle through the change is a big part of the job of an Agile coach and practicing this craft is an art. This week in the podcast I am joined by two Agile coaches, Ross Beurmann and Christine Converse. Ross and Christine both work as coaches helping organizations with Agile transformation. During the interview, we talk about the differences between coaching executives and coaching team members, how paired coaching works, and why it has become such a powerful approach for them. Along the way, they both offer lots of tips and techniques you can employ whether you are working as an Agile Coach or serving on a team trying to help them, and your organization raise its game with Agile. ALSO, this podcast features a brand new theme song for the podcast that was created by Chris DeMakes. If the music or Chris’s voice sounds familiar, that’s because Chris is in the band Less Than Jake. He also has a podcast of his own where he interviews songwriters and producers about the art of creating great music. The podcast is called Chris DeMakes a Podcast and it is definitely worth checking out. https://apple.co/2Jrejyz Contacting Christine and Ross If you’d like to reach out to Christine or Ross, here are some ways to reach them: Christine Converse LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christineconverse1/ Email: cepichler@gmail.com Ross Beurmann LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossbeurmannzcea/ Email: ross96h@yahoo.com Ross has joined me on a few other podcasts. If you’d like to check them out you can find them here: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=ross%20beurmann

4 Des 202046min

How do you make the leap from being someone who can deliver a presentation to being someone who can meet a crowd, entertain them and take them someplace where they happen to learn something valuable along the way? I know lots of people who can stand up in front of a room (or share a screen) and get through a topic without saying anything wrong. I know far fewer people who can take a room, offer valuable information wrapped in stories, and stagecraft in a way that appears effortless. How do you go from “teaching” to “SHOWTIME!”? I think it is safe to say that anyone who has that level of ease when presenting will tell you that it is anything but effortless, but how you gain that ability is not always easy to see. This podcast features an interview with Tricia Broderick. Tricia is an accomplished, well-known thought leader in the Agile community and a fellow Certified Scrum Trainer. She is also someone who has the ability to take a room, create a sense of safety, intimacy, and fun while she is educating and collaborating with the participants to build a mutually valuable shared experience. Tricia is currently offering a class in Impactful Training and Speaking and I reached out to her in hopes that she might be able to share some thoughts and tips on how a presenter/teacher can amp up their ability at delivering a compelling, valuable fun experience for the people attending their session or class. Contacting Tricia: Web: https://igniteii.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tricia-broderick/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/t_broderick?lang=en Tricia’s upcoming classes: https://igniteii.com/offerings/#publicTraining

28 Nov 202050min

The 2020 version of the Scrum Guide has been released (https://www.scrumguides.org) and it introduces some subtle, but impactful changes. This update to the document that explains the Scrum Framework as it is defined by Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland, was introduced during a live event celebrating the 25th anniversary of Scrum. If you’d like to check out a replay of the event, you’ll find a link below. There are a number of changes in the new version, some of these are very positive and should help it extend its reach to those who still felt it was too software-centric. There are also some changes that might open the door for some concerning behavior. In this podcast, I am joined by Certified Scrum Trainer, Eric Tucker. During the interview we explore some of the changes to the guide and try to offer insight into how these may help teams adopt Scrum and also some things to watch out for. If you’d like to watch the video of the Live Event introducing the 2020 Scrum Guide, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/Dfxo3PZwDI8 If you'd like to download a copy of the 2020 Scrum Guide you can find it here https://www.scrumguides.org If you’d like to follow up with Eric Tucker, here are some ways to reach him: Web: http://sustainedagility.com LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/ericptucker

25 Nov 202036min

While most of us have spent the past several months struggling to adjust to the new normal of being 100% remote, Molood Ceccarelli has not. In 2016, Molood realized that even though Agile coaches and thought leaders frequently talk about how important it is for all of us to be co-located, most of her work was remote and she’d been able to figure out how to work with agile teams. This realization inspired her to start Remote Forever and refocus her efforts 100% on helping people get better at working remotely. In this episode of the podcast, Molood and I discuss some of the key things she has learned in developing her ability to work remotely, how she runs experiments to continue improving at working this way and how she stays inspired with the work she does. We also discuss the upcoming 2020 Remote Forever Summit. In 2017 Molood put together the first Remote Forever Summit. She was expecting a small crowd at the event but there were 2,700 registrants. Last year there were over 10,000. This year, the fourth annual Remote Forever Summit will take place from November 11-17. The event has speakers from all over the world who will be leading sessions on a wide range of topics relevant to anyone working remotely including how to develop a more genuine connection with those you interact with online, how to inspire successful, collaborative teams, how to create an intentional remote culture, and how to manage Agile transformation online. Also, you can attend the conference for free. Remote Forever Summit https://remoteforeversummit.com/ Contacting Molood Web: https://remoteforever.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/remoteforever Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remoteforever/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/remote-forever/

2 Nov 202046min

Johanna Rothman is a force of nature. Every year, in addition to her work teaching, coaching, blogging, and speaking, she writes a book. Well, most years. This year there is a pandemic. Johanna has written five! I think if you are lucky, you can find people in your industry that you look up to, people who inspire you to dig in a little harder and rise. If you are really lucky, you get to meet these people and know them a little. And if you are really, really, really lucky, they are super fun to interview. This podcast includes a wide range of topics, including Johanna's new books, staying productive and inspired, leading and empowering people, how being distributed has changed under Covid-19, not losing your *** during the pandemic, and what it might mean for the working world if decide we don't actually need all those office buildings anymore. The books are here:
 Modern Management Series
Modern Management Made Easy Bundle (all 3 books):  https://bit.ly/3obOFNL You can also buy them individually Practical Ways to Manage Yourself: https://leanpub.com/manageyourself Practical Ways to Lead & Serve (Manage) Others: https://leanpub.com/manageothers Practical Ways to Lead an Innovative Organization: https://leanpub.com/manageorg The other two books are: Write a Conference Proposal The Conference Wants and Accepts: https://leanpub.com/conferenceproposal Advise, Influence and Service Clients for Mutual Profit: https://leanpub.com/successfulconsulting And I've been given some homework: Johanna's Lifecycle Series https://www.jrothman.com/mpd/project-management/2020/10/what-lifecycle-or-agile-approach-fits-your-context-part-1-serial-lifecycles/ If you'd like to get in touch with Johanna:
Web: jrothman.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/johannarothman

22 Okt 20201h 9min

When organizations begin adopting Agile, there are a number of business areas outside the teams that also have to change in order to create systems that can support this new way of working. Navigating this is always challenging, but it becomes even tougher when you need to have traditional (waterfall) and Agile work happening concurrently. This episode of the podcast features Ross Beurmann who is back to help explain how business planning can support both traditional and Agile time horizons. This episode also features an update on the conversation Ross, his son Tom and I had recently about the work Tom is doing to create social and legal change in his local government. If you haven’t had a chance to listen, you can check it out here. (https://bit.ly/2Fk6wAs) To visit Tom’s Facebook site: https://bit.ly/30R9SCo To Contact Ross • Web: www.leadingagile.com/guides/ross-beurmann/ • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rossbeurmannzcea/ • Email: Ross.Beurmann@leadingagile.com

10 Okt 202055min

Q: How do I get a job as a Project Manager, Product Owner, or ScrumMaster if I have no experience? This is a question I get asked almost weekly. People are looking for their first gig or trying to figure out what to say in an interview, or just convince themselves they are qualified to do the job. One of the biggest elements of getting your first gig is understanding how the work you have done can be reframed or reevaluated to demonstrate to yourself and others that you actually do have the experience. This episode of the podcast is an interview with Merchi Reyes. Merchi is outgoing and engaging and he comes from a background that, at first glance, may seem like it has nothing to do with leading teams and project work. And yet, as you’ll hear in the interview, his experience hurling gum into the crowds at Lollapalooza, spinning records as a DJay in Las Vegas, and leading crews who would clean up fallen trees after massive storms, all helped him get a job as a ScrumMaster and Product Owner. Merchi is a fascinating, engaging guy. I hope you are as inspired but this interview as I am. Contacting Merchi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merchicedek-reyes/

29 Sep 202040min