Lean On Agile (& Elevate Change) Show

In this episode, Abtin joined Shahin to delve into project management, career transitions, Agile's role in project execution, and the complexities of risk and change management. Abtin shares stories from his extensive career journey, from navigating political advisory roles to consulting, teaching, and driving transformation in project management. Topics Covered: The journey from political advisory to project management consulting and teaching Key turning points in a 20+ year project management career Transitioning between industries and adapting to new roles Balancing people-centric leadership with effective processes The critical role of risk management across project lifecycles Insights into Agile and waterfall methodologies in hybrid project settings Why velocity tracking isn’t the only indicator of project success The challenges of scaling Agile across large, complex organizations How teaching has influenced Alexis's approach to project management and consulting Coaching and mentoring future project managers and Agile practitioners Check out Elevate Change Training & Events Follow us: Visit us at http://www.leanonagile.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/Elevate_Change LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ElevateChange

In this episode, Lyssa joined Shahin to delve into the evolving landscape of leadership and Agile coaching, offering valuable insights and resources. She highlights the skills essential for thriving in an increasingly uncertain world and discusses her efforts to elevate leadership consciousness to address complex global challenges. Topics Covered: Importance of Adaptive Skills: Lyssa emphasizes the need for professionals to develop the ability to adapt to change, work creatively, and collaborate effectively, rather than focusing solely on technical skills. Leadership and Mental Complexity: The conversation explores how leaders can enhance their mental complexity to better navigate the complexities of today's world, making decisions that benefit their organizations and the broader ecosystem. Elevate Change: Lyssa shares her thoughts on the concept of "elevating change," emphasizing that change should not be feared but embraced as an opportunity for growth and innovation. Planetary Challenges: Lyssa discusses the critical role of conscious leadership in addressing global issues such as climate change, mass migration, and societal instability. Collaboration with Frederic Laloux: She introduces "The Week," a program developed by Frederic Laloux that brings people together to confront the realities of our species' challenges and inspires action towards positive change. Agile Community's Potential Impact: Lyssa highlights the potential for the Agile community to be a force for good by applying Agile principles to global challenges and collaborating with others to create meaningful change. Recommended Books: The Age of Thrivability by Michelle Holliday Regenerative Leadership by Laura Storm and Giles Hutchins Personal and Professional Growth: Lyssa reflects on her journey of continuously evolving her mindset and learning from others, particularly in how to apply natural world principles to business and leadership. Contact and Resources: Lyssa can be reached through her website, LyssaAdkins.com, where listeners can find more information about her work and initiatives. People Mentioned: Frederic Laloux: Author of Reinventing Organizations and creator of "The Week," a program that encourages deep reflection and action on global challenges. Michelle Holliday: Author of The Age of Thrivability, a book focused on aligning business practices with natural world principles. Laura Storm: Co-author of Regenerative Leadership, a book that explores how to lead organizations by drawing inspiration from the natural world. Giles Hutchins: Co-author of Regenerative Leadership, who collaborates with Laura Storm in exploring sustainable and regenerative practices in leadership. Check out Elevate Change Training & Events Follow us: Visit us at http://www.leanonagile.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/Elevate_Change LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ElevateChange

Bottlenecks in Work Processes - Bottlenecks occur when demand exceeds system capacity. - Example: A team with sufficient work may face bottlenecks due to limited resources or dependencies on other teams. - Real-life scenarios are more complex than simplified examples. Bottlenecks and Solutions - Bottlenecks are challenging and expensive to deal with. - Finding opportunities within the system or reading the book 'The Goal' by Goldratt can help. - Bottlenecks exist in every system and must be identified and addressed. Bottleneck Theory in System - The pace of the system is determined by the bottleneck. - To relieve the bottleneck, identify and remove any other duties that may be holding up the bottleneck resource. - Delegate tasks to alleviate bottlenecks and enhance efficiency. - Identify opportunities to reduce capacity constraint. Identifying and Eliminating Bottlenecks - Bottlenecks can be identified by comparing the pace of the system to the delivery rate of the bottleneck. - If the system's pace is lower than the bottleneck's delivery rate, there may be another bottleneck that needs to be addressed. - The process of identifying and eliminating bottlenecks should be repeated until all bottlenecks are resolved. Check Elevate Change Training & Events (https://www.elevatechange.co/training-and-events/) Follow us Visit us at http://www.leanonagile.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/Elevate_Change LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ElevateChange

In this episode, Doc joined Shahin to talk about Beyond Velocity: Mastering Agile Coaching and Collaboration. The following have been topics of our conversation: Coaching, leadership, and software development Exploring different aspects of coaching, including technical, leadership, and agile coaching. Coaching helps clients achieve sense of accomplishment, while also providing accountability. Using velocity metrics in agile software development, with a focus on their limitations and potential misuse. ⁠ Velocity is often misused in Agile development despite being useful for high-performing teams. Challenges of measuring velocity in Agile development. A framework for management behavior, emphasizing connection, excellence, safety, autonomy, diversity, and leadership. Agile's evolution from values-based to practice-focused Emphasizing importance of collaboration, frequent releases, and automation. Check Elevate Change Training & Events (https://www.elevatechange.co/training-and-events/) Follow us Visit us at http://www.leanonagile.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/Elevate_Change LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ElevateChange