Navigating AI - Making Sense of Agents and When To Use Them with Hugo Bowne-Anderson

In this conversation, Dave Prior and Hugo Bowne-Anderson discuss the evolving landscape of AI and data science, focusing on the role of AI agents in solving business problems. Hugo shares insights on how to effectively implement AI solutions, the importance of understanding the underlying data, and the need for continuous improvement in AI systems. They also touch on the skills necessary for navigating the AI landscape, the value of collaboration between technical and non-technical teams, and the importance of assessing the value of AI projects. Hugo concludes by offering a course on building AI applications, emphasizing the iterative nature of AI development.

You can find the interview here.

Making the Case for Middle Management with Dennis Stevens

Dennis Stevens joins drunkenpm for a deep dive into the challenges faced by middle management in organizational change. Dennis argues that Agile and transformation efforts often fail because they treat middle managers as a roadblock, when in fact, these managers are simply victims of a badly designed system. The core idea is that companies shouldn't try to eliminate these roles but must instead design specific organizational "containers" and routines that force middle managers to leverage human nature (like self-interest and competition) to drive innovation. The goal is to shift strategy from a static plan to a dynamic process that lives in the interactions between people, ensuring all the work being done is strategically aligned, measurable, and ultimately successful.

You can find the podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/4tp8hcct

Links From The Intro

Productivity Survival with Mark Kilby and Dave Prior 

• https://www.tickettailor.com/events/markkilby/1905697

No One is Coming to Save You

• Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/yhdk785j
• Leanpub: https://leanpub.com/surfthechaos

You Need Comms More Than You Think with Ashley Lucio

In this conversation, Dave Prior speaks with Ashley Lucio about her extensive experience in communications, particularly focusing on the differences between internal communications and marketing. They discuss the challenges organizations face in deploying AI technologies and the importance of having communication professionals involved in these processes. Ashley emphasizes the need for effective communication strategies to manage organizational change and the potential pitfalls of neglecting this aspect. The conversation also touches on the evolving role of AI in communications and the necessity for a balanced approach that leverages technology while maintaining human insight.

The podcast is here: https://tinyurl.com/42h5evwd

No One Is Coming to Save You - Johanna Rothman Takes Over DrunkenPM

Johanna Rothman offered to interview Stuart Young and me about our new book 'No One Is Coming to Save You'. This was only my second time handing over the podcast to someone and it was a gerat interview. 

If you are curious about the book, you can check the interview here.

Personal Kanban Questions with Alex Silva

Way back in the olden days before the pandemic,  Alex Silva took a class with me and we talked about Personal Kanban. It's been a few years since we spoke, he's been using it, and he reached out to ask if my use of it had changed.

That's kind of a huge question, so I invited him to take over the podcast and interview me about it. We ended up having a great conversation discussing how we've each adapted it, what makes it work and if you are into PK at all, there is some great stuff in here for you.

You can check out the podcast here.

Getting Your Resume Past ATS with Wahresume Featuring Johnu Marattil

If you are searching for a new gig right now, you know all to well how unbelievably frustrating it can be to send your resume out. You can spend hours on tailoring it and still not get a response.  WahResume is one of the tools that can help you prep your materials so that they have a better chance of making it through the ATS gauntlet. 

Click here to check out my interview with Johnu Marattil.

David Marquet - Distancing - How Great Leaders Make Better Decisions

David Marquet is back! He's the author of 'Turn The Ship Around', 'Leadership is Language', and the co-author of 'Distancing - How Great Leaders Reframe to Make Better Decisions'.  David is always great in an interview, and this is no exception. He was even kind enough to share my favorite story from Leadership is Language.  

Check out the interview and then pick up the book!

You can find the interview here.

You can pick up the book here.

Distancing - How Great Leaders Reframe to Make Better Decisions with Dr. Michael Gillespie

In this conversation, Dave Prior interviews Dr. Michael Gillespie about his book 'Distancing - How Great Leaders Reframe to Make Better Decisions', which explores psychological distancing as a tool for better decision-making. They discuss the importance of stepping outside one's own perspective to gain clarity, the different types of distancing (self, time, and space), and practical applications of these techniques. The conversation also touches on the role of journaling, the significance of construal level theory, and how mindfulness can complement these strategies. Ultimately, the discussion emphasizes the need for individuals to pause and reflect in order to make more informed decisions.

You can find the podcast here: https://www.projectmanagement.com/blog-post/78726/distancing---how-great-leaders-reframe-to-make-better-decisions-with-dr--michael-gillespie

And you can pick up the book here:
Distancing - How Great Leaders Reframe to Make Better Decisions by L. David Marquet and Michael A. Gillespie https://tinyurl.com/wtadnumb

Revolutionizing Team Coordination with Steady featuring Henry Poydar

In this conversation, Henry Poydar joins Dave on the podcast to discuss the innovative platform Steady, which aims to enhance team coordination and communication in the workplace. Henry shares his extensive background in engineering and web development, emphasizing the importance of context and intentions in project management. They explore the challenges of cross-team coordination, especially in the wake of the pandemic, and how Steady seeks to unburden teams from the coordination crisis. The discussion also highlights the concept of 'echoes' as a new way to provide contextual insights and the significance of celebrating individual contributions within teams. Overall, the conversation sheds light on the future of work and the role of technology in fostering collaboration and productivity.

You can find the podcast here.

From Theater to Flow: A Conversation with Ross Beurmann

Join Dave Prior as he sits down with Ross Beurmann, author of "From Theater to Flow: Rebuilding the System Behind Agility." In this episode, they delve into the challenges of agile transformations, the concept of "Agile Theater," and the importance of focusing on the middle management to drive meaningful change. Ross shares insights from his book and discusses the need for organizations to rethink their approach to agility.

Key Topics:

• The pitfalls of "Agile Theater" and how to avoid them 
• The role of middle management in successful transformations 
• Ross's unique approach to integrating governance and agility 
• Real-world examples and lessons learned from Ross's consulting experience

You can find the podcast here.