An interview with Jimi Fosdick of Fearless Agility

Fearless Agility's Jimi Fosdick is back! 

If you don't know Jimi, you should definitely listen to this. 

If you do know Jimi, and are curious about why he wants to cause physical harm to Henry Gantt, you should listen to this. 

There are very few people who can truly exist in both traditional and agile spaces with the same degree of ease.

And even in that small crowd, there is no one like Jimi Fosdick.

You can find the interview here

Being a Product Owner with No Direction From Above with Richard Cheng

What do you do when you're a Product Owner who gets no direction or support from above? You and the other POs are each told your product is the top priority for the organization but there are not enough developers to do the work. You don't have clarity on company strategy or what the stakeholders want. 

In this episode, Richard Cheng is back for a discussion about how a PO can survive given the challenges listed above.

The intro to this podcast includes details of some new things I'm working on - The Agile Network, my new Art of War for Collaboration course, and the Guided Personal Kanban courses I'm doing for Modus Institute; as well as the podcasting I did at Agile 2024, so.. here are links for that stuff. 

You can find the podcast here.

Links from Dave's Intro

• The Agile Network* https://theagilenetwork.com/

*If you’d like a discount on an annual membership or want to try a month for free, send an email to dave@theageilnetwork.com and let me know.

• Agile 2024 Interviews: https://drunkenpm.blogspot.com/2024/07/agile-2024-all-interviews.html
• The Art of War for Collaboration Course https://modusinstitute.com/course/art-of-war-collaboration
• Guided Personal Kanban (September 2024) https://modusinstitute.com/course/guided-pk-sep-usa
• Public Scrum Training CSM/CSPO/A-CSPO https://www.scrumalliance.org/courses-events/search?tr=14153&cnty=US

Agile 2024 - All the Interviews

Daily Meeting Day 4 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/agilealliance_agile-2024-daily-meeting-day-four-72424-activity-7222650308567412736-zP3x?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Agile Alliance Live Video Podcast - with Dave Prior and Godwin Nwaugha https://www.linkedin.com/events/livevideopodcast-withdavepriora7222309213530726400/theater/

Agile Alliance Interview with Dave Prior and Stuart Young https://www.linkedin.com/posts/agilealliance_stuart-young-has-been-a-very-busy-man-at-activity-7222360320852312065-fdK4?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Agile Alliance Interview with Dave Prior and Agile Games Lab https://www.linkedin.com/posts/agilealliance_veit-richter-and-dennis-wagner-are-heading-activity-7222358375542480896-4Q_9?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Agile Alliance Live Video Podcast - with Dave Prior and Bill Allen https://www.linkedin.com/events/livevideopodcast-withdavepriora7222308877722083331/theater/

Agile Alliance Live Video Podcast - with Dave Prior, Heidi Musser, and Sandy Mamoli https://www.linkedin.com/events/livevideopodcast-withdavepriora7222308659874185216/theater/

Agile Alliance Live Video Podcast - with Dave Prior and Jeff Patton https://www.linkedin.com/events/livevideopodcast-withdavepriora7222308485063921664/theater/

Agile Alliance Live Video Podcast - with Dave Prior and David Luke https://www.linkedin.com/events/livevideopodcast-withdavepriora7222309910456233984/theater/

Daily Meeting Day Two https://www.linkedin.com/posts/agilealliance_daily-meeting-at-agile-2024-day-two-1-what-activity-7222252957767983106-vzPf?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Agile Alliance Live Video Podcast - with Dave Prior and Sanjiv Augustine https://www.linkedin.com/events/livevideopodcast-withdavepriora7221958408780836865/theater/

Agile Alliance Live Video Podcast - with Dave Prior and Kate Megaw & Anu Smalley https://www.linkedin.com/events/livevideopodcast-withdavepriora7221958983698276352/theater/

Agile Alliance Live Video Podcast - with Dave Prior and Michael K Sahota https://www.linkedin.com/events/livevideopodcast-withdavepriora7221957777005408256/theater/

Agile Alliance Live Video Podcast - with Dave Prior and Declan Whelan https://www.linkedin.com/events/livevideopodcast-withdavepriora7221949411285770240/theater/

Agile Alliance Live Video Podcast - with Dave Prior and Tjay Gerber https://www.linkedin.com/events/livevideopodcast-withdavepriora7221949167739269120/theater/

Agile Alliance Live Video Podcast - with Dave Prior and Llewellyn Falco https://www.linkedin.com/events/livevideopodcast-withdavepriora7221963189100404736/theater/

Agile Alliance Live Video Podcast - with Dave Prior and Christina Hartikainen - https://www.linkedin.com/events/livevideopodcast-withdavepriora7221938688551763969/theater/

Agile Alliance Live Video Dispatch - with Dave Prior and Troy Magennis & Chris Hefley https://www.linkedin.com/events/livevideodispatch-withdaveprior7221590261624164352/theater/

Agile Alliance Live Video Dispatch - with Dave Prior and John Tanner https://www.linkedin.com/events/livevideodispatch-withdaveprior7221589447614595072/theater/

Agile Alliance Live Video Dispatch - with Dave Prior and Agile In Color https://www.linkedin.com/events/livevideodispatch-withdaveprior7221589147990294528/theater/

Agile Alliance Live Video Dispatch - with Dave Prior and Alistair Cockburn https://www.linkedin.com/events/livevideodispatch-withdaveprior7221588680153452544/theater/

Agile Alliance Live Video Podcast - with Dave Prior and Olivier Lazar https://www.linkedin.com/events/livevideopodcast-withdavepriora7221606141905018880/theater/

Agile Alliance Live Video Dispatch - with Dave Prior and Diana Larsen https://www.linkedin.com/events/livevideodispatch-withdaveprior7221588211645464577/theater/

Agile Alliance Live Video Dispatch - with Dave Prior and Esther Derby https://www.linkedin.com/events/agile2024-livedispatchfromtheco7221258897515278337/theater/

Agile Alliance Live Video Dispatch - with Dave Prior and Dhaval Panchal https://www.linkedin.com/events/agile2024-livedispatchfromtheco7221249134052143106/theater/

Agile Alliance Live Video Dispatch - with Dave Prior and Tricia Broderick https://www.linkedin.com/events/agile2024-livedispatchfromtheco7221238567350509568/theater/

Agile Alliance Live Video Dispatch - with Dave Prior and Dana Pylayeva https://www.linkedin.com/events/agile2024-livedispatchfromtheco7221231432575123458/theater/

Agile Network - Fluid Scaling Technology (FaST): Dave Prior Interviews Quinton Quartel, the father of FaST https://theagilenetwork.com/content/2692e172-7660-44f5-bf57-db4e3be500b7/item/0

Agile Network - Cherie Silas, founder and lead coach at Tandem Coaching Academy; Live with Dave Prior at Agile2024 https://theagilenetwork.com/content/2f0f639a-ffe3-40f6-839b-bf8e4057a9b0/item/0

Agile Network - Chris Stone "The Continuous Improvement Coach"; Live with Dave Prior at Agile2024 https://theagilenetwork.com/content/208a510d-3f67-4305-b6b7-5e1f1595b5fc/item/0

Agile Network - Stephanie Cully, Agile Coach and Scrum Master; Live with Dave Prior at Agile2024 https://theagilenetwork.com/content/53678de5-61fc-4125-a964-8b1a2f3d034c/item/0

Agile Network - Olav Maassen; Live with Dave Prior at Agile2024 https://theagilenetwork.com/content/189e83e7-4f5b-462a-b383-4665d1a0b40b/item/0

Agile Network - Live from Agile 2024 Day 1 Part 2 https://theagilenetwork.com/content/29a3910a-6a98-403a-b0ec-b1e13b126bc4/item/0

Agile Network - Live from Agile 2024 Day 1 Part 1 https://theagilenetwork.com/content/43c717d3-63ae-4033-8bbe-4eda7f354efb/item/0

Agile Network - Day 1 Recap with Kate Megaw and Anu Smalley https://www.linkedin.com/posts/the-agile-network_agile2024-ugcPost-7221302150767738881-e0ZE?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Agile Network - Day 1 Daily Meeting 7/23/24 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mrsungo_when-i-come-to-conferences-one-thing-that-activity-7221224915163590657-b-Ib?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

The Edge Collection with Si Alhir

In this episode of drunkenPM Radio, Si Alhir is back to discuss the concepts of agility, resilience, and anti-fragility and how they relate to navigating stress and achieving growth. He emphasizes the importance of embracing stress and using it as a tool for adaptation and evolution. Si also highlights the need for balance between order and disorder, and the dangers of too much of either. The conversation touches on examples such as vaccinations, exercise, and the impact of COVID-19 on individuals and organizations. Si Alhir discusses how ecosystem thinking and the concept of the edge play a role in increasing agility, resilience, and antifragility in organizations. He shares real-life examples of how organizations have leveraged these concepts to overcome challenges and achieve success. Si also introduces the Edge Collection, a set of instruments that help assess and cultivate agility, resilience, and antifragility at the individual, team, enterprise, and ecosystem levels.

You can find the podcast here.

How to Read a Cumulative Flow Diagram with Colleen Johnson

Despite working in this field for over 20 years, I am embarrassed to say that I still can't make sense of a Cumulative Flow Diagram. Fortunately, ProKanban CEO Colleen Johnson is very patient and in this interview she gets me all sorted out on how to look at a CFD and understand what it is trying to say. 

You can find the video version here

You can find the audio version here

You can sign up for my new course The Art of War for Collaboration here

The Art of War with Si Alhir

Si Alhir joins me to discuss Sun Tzu's The Art of War, its application in transformation work, and the naturalness and unity found within its wisdom. We explore the concept of taking whole, the relationship with the environment, and the role of the Sage Commander. Si shares personal experiences and insights, emphasizing the transformative power of the Art of War. The conversation delves into the concept of enlightened leadership and the application of the principles from 'The Art of War' in organizational transformation. It explores the distinction between an enlightened ruler and a wise general, the importance of psychological safety, and the shift from a vicious ego-based reality control cycle to a virtuous eco-based reality navigation cycle. The conversation concludes with a powerful story of using the ordinary and the extraordinary to transform toxic organizational dynamics.

You can find the podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/57ku8kdv

Did Coaching Kill Agile? with Sandra Cain and Jeff Leach

Is Agile dead? If so, whodunnit? 

Jeff Leach and Sandra Cain join me for a conversation about how "coaching" has impacted Agile and whether its actually dead or it really just needs a hug and a stern talking to and maybe a time-out.

You can find the interview here.

Links from the intro

Certified Scrum Product Owner July 1-2, 2024 (Use PRIOR50 to get $50 off the list price) https://tinyurl.com/2r8af3uk

Dave's upcoming classes: https://tinyurl.com/u2vh9zh8

The Art of War for Collaboration: https://modusinstitute.com/course/art-of-war-collaboration

Contacting Dave: https://linktr.ee/mrsungo

Are you the hero or the villain in your team? w/ Carl Smith and Jesse Wroblewski

Most of us tend to view ourselves as the hero of the story, but it's a pretty safe bet that Darth Vader also thought he was the good guy.  So how do you know if you're actually the villain? Carl Smith and Jesse Wroblewski join the podcast to share ideas on how to figure out if you're Batman or The Joker on your team.

You can find the podcast here.

Takeaways

• Being a hero or a villain is subjective and depends on the perspective of others.
• Leaders should be aware of their actions and the impact they have on their team.
• Empathy and self-reflection are important in avoiding villainous behavior.
• True communication and understanding can help build stronger relationships within a team. Difficult conversations and honest feedback are crucial for effective leadership.
• Fear and pressure can lead to toxic leadership, and it's important to find healthy ways to manage negative energy.
• Having a coach and seeking unfiltered feedback can help improve self-awareness.
• Decommoditization is a strategy to differentiate oneself in a competitive market.
• The Bureau community is a supportive and inspiring network for professionals.

Human Hacking with Christopher Hadnagy and Dr. Abbie Maroño

I am SO psyched to share this interview!

In this interview, I am joined by Christopher Hadnagy and Dr. Abbie Maroño from Social Engineer to talk about how social engineering practices can be used in a positive way to foster greater collaboration in teams. 

I have been a huge fan of Chris's work for a long time. He's had a big influence on how I approach the work that I do.  With Dr. Abbie covering the psychology aspect of human hacking it adds a whole other dimension to the work. 

You can find the video version of the interview here.

You can find the audio version of the interview here.

What's The Next Most Important Thing to Learn with Scott Sehlhorst

 

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In this conversation, Dave Prior and Scott Sehlhorst discuss the importance of improving the product plan while executing it. They explore the common problem of companies jumping straight into execution without considering what they should build and why. Scott emphasizes the need to shift from a mindset of control to one of influence, where product managers focus on solving problems and creating value for customers and the business. They also discuss the concept of uncertainty and sensitivity and how to navigate it using impact mapping to identify needs and changes. In this conversation, Scott Sehlhorst discusses the importance of shifting into a business model and the need to create changes and hypotheses. He emphasizes the process of narrowing down the target population and quantifying the impact of changes. Scott also highlights the significance of determining sensitivity and making connections between cause and effect. He introduces the confidence rubric and explains how to prioritize experiments. The conversation concludes with the idea of constantly improving the plan and focusing on the next most important thing to learn.

You can find the podcast here.