Awaken Agile: Recent Episodes
Awaken Agile
Awaken Agile is a podcast presented by Jordan Bailey and Adam Murray. We talk about our experiences and learnings of all things Agile and Scrum.
Join Adam Murray and Jordan Bailey as they delve into the wild world of Scrum Master job market! In this episode, they:
- Explore the latest trends and shifts in the industry
- Share insights on the most in-demand skills and qualities
- Discuss the rise of hybrid roles and what it means for Scrum Masters
- Offer practical advice on how to stay relevant and thrive in this ever-changing landscape
Whether you're a seasoned Scrum Master or just starting out, this episode is your roadmap to navigating the twists and turns of the job market. Buckle up and tune in.
Hills to Die On: The Agile Battle Cry
Join Adam Murray and Jordan Bailey as they tackle the age-old question: when to fight, and when to flee? In this episode, they explore the concept of "Hills to Die On" from an Agile perspective, discussing battles worth fighting and focusing on what truly matters.
Don't get caught in the crossfire – tune in to learn how to choose your hills wisely and emerge victorious in the Agile arena.
Join Adam Murray and Jordan Bailey as they share expert insights and practical tips to take your Daily Scrum to the next level! In this episode, they dive into:
- Best practices for effective stand-ups
- Strategies for improving communication and collaboration
- How to overcome common challenges and obstacles
Whether you're a seasoned Agile practitioner or just starting out, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you get the most out of your Daily Scrum and drive business agility.
In today's fast-paced and distracting world, maintaining focus is crucial for success. Adam and Jordan discuss strategies for prioritizing tasks, avoiding burnout, and staying aligned with your goals. Tune in to learn how to cultivate a culture of focus and drive business agility in your organization.
Join Jordan and Adam as they share their expert insights on how to take your Scrum Master skills to the next level! In this episode, they'll be discussing practical tips and strategies to help you power up your agility game and become a more effective Scrum Master.
Whether you're a seasoned Scrum Master or just starting out, this episode is packed with actionable advice and real-world examples to help you overcome common challenges and achieve success in your agile journey.
Tune in to learn how to:
- Boost team productivity and engagement
- Overcome common agile implementation obstacles
- Develop a growth mindset and continuous improvement culture
- And much more!
Don't miss out on this informative and engaging conversation!
In this episode we talk about Envy in Agile, a topic we blatantly borrowed from the most awesome Agile Uprising podcast.
In this episode Adam and Jordan have a discussion about goals and dive deeper in to why we have them and what may happen when we do or don't achieve our goals.
In this episode Jordan and Adam welcome Andrew Givoni to discuss all things leadership. From not-so-good to great.
In this episode Adam regales Jordan with a replay of the Agile in Wonderland day conference held in Melbourne on February 29, 2024. The day was an event co-hosted by #Accenture and #Atlassian, with special guest sponsor Scaled Agile.
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In this episode Jordan chats with Orian Bastian, Delivery Lead at REA Group, where Orian shares his six step plan derived from his experience. Orian can teach us how to work through driving change in a team environment.
You can contact Orian at LinkedIn here.
Orian's talk at LAST Melbourne 2023 is here.
In this episode Jordan unpacks his sentiments regarding preconceived notions and how they can be grossly unfair to a person coming in to a team dynamic. This anti-pattern of behaviour is usually perpetrated by poor leaders. Enjoy.
Join Adam Murray and Jordan Bailey as they answer questions from the internet on #Agile, #agility, #ScrumMaster, #Waterfall and a whole raft of other topics relating to Agile ways of working.
In this episode Adam and Jordan debate the fate of Agile in 2024. What will be the drivers, the changes (or not) and what might fall away? Will there still be Agile at the end of 2024? Who knows? Let's listen and find out what the guys think.
Kickstart your agile journey in 2024 with renowned Tech Leadership Coach Noah Cantor! This episode is packed with insight and inspiring stories on how Noah is unlocking the power of agile leaders. Hear Noah's first hand experience and discover secrets to delivering value at higher speed. Whether you're a seasoned agilist or just starting out, this episode is guaranteed to awaken your inner agile ninja!
Link to Noah's website - https://noahcantor.com/
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our listeners, subscribers and supporters. Thank-you for your valuable feedback over the year. Looking forward to a bigger and better 2024.
In this episode Adam and Jordan reflect on their visit to LAST Conference 2023 at the Abbotsford Convent in Collingwood, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
In this episode Jordan brings the heat and the triggering topic with Being and Doing Agile, or not. Can you Be Agile and Do Agile at the same time? Are they even the same thing? We try to find out in the ramble of a chat. Enjoy
In this episode Jordan and Adam go on a bit of a journey discussing metrics teams may use and debate the better ones for delivery.
In this episode Adam and Jordan discuss a meeting audit you can conduct with your teams. They also delve in to why the Scrum ceremonies are important and what might happen if the team drops them from their calendar.
Listen to the end for a special discount ticket offer to LAST conference happening in Melbourne in December.
In this episode of the Awaken Agile podcast, Adam and Jordan discuss how to change your perspective to a growth mindset and how constructive feedback can improve your skills and performance.
They talk about:
- What a growth mindset is and why it's important
- How to receive and implement constructive feedback effectively
If you're looking for ways to improve your agility and achieve your goals, this episode is a must-listen!
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Listen now and learn how to change your perspective to a growth mindset and use constructive feedback to improve your skills and performance!
In this episode Jordan and Adam discuss when to act if things go wrong in and with your team.
In this week's episode of the Awaken Agile podcast, Jordan Bailey pits Adam Murray's Agile knowledge against the power of AI. Adam will be faced with a series of Agile conundrums, and his answers will be compared to the responses generated by AI.
This episode will be a fascinating exploration of the current state of Agile and the potential impact of AI on the future of the discipline. Will Adam be able to outsmart the AI, or will the machines prove to be too powerful?
Join Jordan and Adam for this thought-provoking episode of the Awaken Agile podcast and find out!
Who will win the battle of Agile wits: human or AI?
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of Agile and the role that AI will play in the discipline.
Listen now and find out who will emerge victorious!
Hashtags: #businessagility #podcast #agility #innovation #transformation #AI
Listen now and find out who will win the battle of Agile wits: human or AI?
In this episode, Adam and Jordan try to simplify Agile down for the lay person as an experiment.
Curious about the enigmatic world of Scrum Masters? In this eye-opening episode of Awaken Agile, we unravel the mysteries behind the role as we ask the question that's been on many minds: "What the hell does a Scrum Master do all day?" Join us as we explore the multifaceted responsibilities, challenges, and daily activities of Scrum Masters in Agile teams. From facilitating meetings to removing obstacles and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, discover the crucial role Scrum Masters play in steering teams towards success. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at the dynamic world of Scrum Masters!
This episode promises to shed light on the diverse and essential tasks that fill a Scrum Master's day, providing a clearer understanding of their contributions to Agile teams and the organizations they serve.
In this thought-provoking episode of Awaken Agile, we embark on a journey to determine which of the 12 Agile principles, as outlined in the Agile Manifesto, stands out as the best. Join Adam and Jordan as they delve into each principle, exploring their significance, real-world applications, and the impact they have on Agile teams and organizations. Discover the principles that shine the brightest and learn why they are essential for success in the Agile world.
This episode is sure to offer valuable insights into the core principles that drive Agile methodologies and spark conversations about their relative importance in different contexts.
Join us in this episode of Awaken Agile as we explore the path to becoming an Agile practitioner, Scrum Master, or Agile Coach. We unravel the type of experience you need to excel in these roles, whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey in the Agile world.
In this episode of Awaken Agile, join hosts Jordan Bailey and Adam Murray as they embark on a journey of unravelling the intricate relationship between Agile and Scrum. The terms are often used interchangeably, but are they truly synonymous?
🔍 Key Questions Explored:
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Is Agile a part of Scrum, or do they have distinct identities and roles?
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Which comes first, the concept of Scrum or the broader Agile philosophy?
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Is "Scrum" just another term for "Agile," or do they represent separate concepts?
🌐 Connect and Learn More:
Tune in to this captivating episode of Awaken Agile, available on all major podcast platforms. Don't miss out on the opportunity to enhance your understanding of Agile and Scrum, and discover how these methodologies can transform the way you approach teamwork, leadership, and organizational growth.
📌 Stay Connected:
Be part of the Awaken Agile community! Join us on LinkedIn for engaging discussions, share your insights, and connect.
Don't miss this enlightening episode as we dive into the heart of the matter: Are Agile and Scrum truly the same? Tune in now and awaken your understanding of agility in the world of business and beyond.
Don't forget to listen to episode 124 as Jordan reads out the Scrum Guide - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awakenagile/episodes/Ep124-Scrum-Guide-story-time-with-Jordan-e27go6p
In this short episode we challenge you, dear listener, to do one thing for yourself or your team today.
Have you ever been in a situation where you need to explain the value of the work you do? Adam has adapted some numbers from an article by Julee Everett and explains the value a Scrum Master brings from a cost savings perspective.
Article link here for those who can't get hyperlinks - https://medium.com/agileinsider/the-business-case-for-a-scrum-master-1f7afa0fca11
🎙️In this episode of Awaken Agile, join your hosts Jordan and Adam as they dive deep into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its extraordinary positive impact on our lives. With the rapid advancements in technology, AI has transformed numerous industries, enhancing the way we live, work, and connect with each other.
Together, Jordan and Adam explore the remarkable applications of AI in our Agile practices.
Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a tech-curious individual, or someone eager to learn about the positive side of AI, this episode promises to spark your imagination and leave you feeling hopeful about the boundless possibilities AI offers for a brighter tomorrow.
Tune in to Awaken Agile for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation with Jordan and Adam as they take you on a journey to explore how AI is shaping a more positive and promising world. Don't miss out on this eye-opening episode filled with inspiring examples and exciting insights into the limitless potential of AI!
Remember to subscribe, share, and leave a review to support Awaken Agile and stay up-to-date with our latest episodes as we continue to explore the frontiers of technology and its positive impact on humanity. Let's embrace the power of AI together and pave the way for a brighter, more empowered tomorrow! 🌟🤖
In this more laid back episode Adam, goes on a couple of mild rants while Jordan taunts him from the sidelines.
In this episode we bring back 'friend of the podcast' David Williams to talk to us about Lean Coffee's - what they are, when to use them and how to facilitate them.
In this episode Adam and Jordan talk about the pros and cons of the length of a sprint.
In this episode Adam and Jordan debate the worth of Story Points and the various estimation methods in use in Agile teams. Is it time we got rid of Story Points entirely? Or do they still serve a purpose? Listen in and see what we think. You may think something else. If you do, let us know at awakenagile@gmail.com
If you want to know about Funnel Web Spiders, check this out!.
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/spiders/funnel-web-spiders-group/
In this episode Adam describes how to create a burn up chart from scratch so that you can go ahead an also do the same for your teams.
You can download the file from here - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11oX-6Ici1iBtmOR2bspPuiJCfjsG6j6e0PfWZ89ZdTg/edit?usp=sharing
Hit us up at awakenagile@gmail.com if you have any questions.
In this episode we welcome back "friend of the show" Kris Coulthard. We ask Kris with all the economic and inflationary pressures at the moment how the job market has changed and grab some great tips on seeking that new opportunity.
Kris' podcast "the Sprint"
In this episode we talk about the burn up chart. A tool teams can use to help predict their future. This was a special request from a listener and we are very pleased to talk about the pros and cons of a burn up chart. And dispel some myths along the way. Enjoy!
In this episode Adam and Jordan listen to a famous Simon Sinek short clip about a Barista he met in Las Vegas. They then discuss what this means for leadership and how this relates to an Agile mindset.
In this episode, in which Adam was very late, Jordan brings in the topic of waste. They both discuss some types of waste in teams and how to reduce or remove it altogether. Did we mention that Adam was late?
Also, do stick around for the end, Jordan has a surprise for you all.
Simply a short chat by Adam to say hi and share a little of the week and wish everyone a Happy Mother's Day wherever you may be.
In this episode Adam and Jordan explore some quotes from the famous treatise by Sun Tzu the Art of War and how it may or may not relate to Agility and Agile practices.
In this episode Jordan and Adam give you sixteen quick tips for you to use in your every day team life. If you use just one of these then we think that is success! Enjoy.
In this episode Adam reveals and experience he had whilst on holiday recently and how it relates back to agility and flow theory. Jordan recounts his experience as a barista in relation to teamwork. It's a bit of a lighter episode, we hope you enjoy.
In this episode Jordan asks a seemingly innocuous question, "Do you take notice of your position on a group email or invite?". Adam helps to unpack the question and what might be behind human nature in caring about this. Do you have a deeper psych safety issue at play?
In this episode Adam shares his experience of a book he read whilst on holiday - Organising Toward Agility by Jeff Anderson.
Link to book on amazon US site.
In this episode we talk about our experience at a recent conference held in Melbourne. The conference, called Agile in Wonderland, was graciously created by Accenture with major partner Atlassian along as well. We enjoyed ourselves and we hope you enjoy us replaying what we heard and learned.
In this episode, Jordan addresses the common problem of having too much transparency on the board and how it can result in having the opposite effect it was designed for. Adam practically walks through the three pillars of Empiricism to problem solve.
Welcome to episode 105 of our Agile podcast, where we discuss all things Agile and provide insights on how to improve your Agile practices. In this episode, we will be focusing on interview questions for both interviewers and interviewees in the context of Agile practices. In particular, Jordan shares a question that he was asked in an interview that most people will have never heard of before.
In addition to interview questions, we touch on authenticity, mental health and more.
Got a topic you want us to cover? Email us on awakenagile@gmail.com
In this episode Adam takes Jordan through the Agile Manifesto asking if the document still remains valid for this day and age. You too can read the agile manifesto at https://agilemanifesto.org/
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In this episode Adam brings up a topic about the normalisation of Agile and talks about that with Jordan. We see Agile prevalent in most industries today. Does that mean it has been normalised and become mainstream?
In this episode Jordan and Adam want to help you out with some strategies on how to ask questions differently and allow the team to probe alternate methods of achieving goals.
In this episode we talk about having one on one conversations as a Scrum Master. Why we would have them, what we would do in them and even why we would not have them. We hope you enjoy. It's great to be back for 2023.
As we celebrate our 100th episode Jordan chats to some of our fans about what they would like from Awaken Agile in 2023. Apologies for some of the audio quality, we cleaned it up as best we could. Thank-you to everyone who listens and responds to our show. We very much appreciate all of you.
In this episode Jordan and Adam give you six quick hacks that you can employ with your teams and they will not notice you are hacking their Agile for the better.
In this episode we bring back our most popular guest and BA superstar Katy Torokfalvy who has some questions about dependencies between teams.
In this episode Jordan and Adam provide some tips and tricks to facilitate meetings. This is part two of a two part episode. Enjoy.
In this episode Jordan and Adam provide some tips and tricks to facilitate meetings. This is part one of a two part episode. Enjoy.
In this episode Jordan and Adam discuss the top six challenges facing Scrum Masters from and article Jordan found on the interwebs.
In this episode Adam and Jordan reflect on over fifty years of the Servant Leader being a thing. They explore what it means to be a servant leader, has the concept been a success or failure and ask what pops in to our heads when we say the term "servant leader".
In this episode, Adam and Jordan go through the fundamentals of Extreme Programming (XP), how it's used and how it relates to Agile in general.
In this episode Jordan and Adam introduce seven Agile methodologies from this article. We propose to learn more about each method and further deep dive each month by way of educating ourselves and our listeners in the process.
Apologies for the audio in this episode, Adam did the best he could to tidy it up.
Article link again for reference - https://www.analyticssteps.com/blogs/7-types-agile-methodologies
In this episode, we talk about authenticity in leadership. Not taking the easy route but doing what is right by the team in the hope that it's helpful.
In this episode, Katy Torokfalvy comes on to the show to discuss Business Analysis responsibilities in the agile space and her new responsibilities as an iteration manager.
In this episode, Adam and Jordan discuss how process improvement can far out-weigh the benefits of velocity.
In this episode, Jordan talks about how and why he sharpens his chainsaw when he's cutting wood and how you can apply this logic to yourself and your teams.
In this episode Jordan and Adam discuss dependencies. What they are, how to deal with them and how to reduce dependencies to enable a faster flowing team and ultimately product to the customer. Enjoy.
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In this episode Jordan and Adam discuss their experience working with micromanagers, how to spot one and ways in which a micromanager can be coached.
Article for reference
In this episode, Jordan talks about how he builds on his team contract with his team every sprint, like adding a branch to the tree of trust.
In this episode, Adam and Jordan discuss their experience in transitioning into the Scrum Master role as well as offering a few tips to take away.
In this episode, Jordan shares his experiences with feedback surveys and the different approaches he used when people felt like they couldn't speak up. Adam coaches Jordan through the scenarios.
This week we talk with John Andrews, APAC Practice Lead at Accenture Business Agility. Jordan and Adam ask about the things to consider for an Agile transformation with particular emphasis on senior leadership, how to know the transformation remains on track and what good looks like in an Agile transformation. John is an outstanding public speaker. We hope you enjoy.
You may find John's LinkedIn profile here.
You can read all about Accenture Business Agility Services here.
In this episode, Adam and Jordan discuss what to consider when adding new people to a project as it's finishing up. They discuss Brooks law and some metrics you can use to help with the decision making process in the future.
In this episode, we bring on special guest Jason Lingohr to talk about building and managing a team that has been working remotely for over fifteen years. He made remote work cool before it became a necessity.
In this episode, we bring on special guest Andrew Givoni to talk about his time as a Product Owner, the challenges he faced and how it shaped him as a leader.
In this episode, Adam and Jordan discuss how they navigate around people who may coast in teams.
In this episode, Adam and Jordan talk about the importance of listening. They discuss examples of bad habits and actions to improve.
In this episode Adam and Jordan determine if Scrum is dead or not. After reading this article, it's argued that Scrum hinders some organisations as opposed to helping them.
In this episode, Adam and Jordan talk about getting in the detail in backlog refinements, personality activities with your team and public speaking.
Many thanks to YouTube for the added audio.
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In this episode, Adam and Jordan interview Agile Recruiter Kris Coulthard and chat about recruitment in the Agile space.
Check out Kris' podcast Project On The Rocks
In this episode, Jordan tells a story about his internet service with Starlink and how it can relate to having transparency in your team.
In this episode, Jordan gets into the details of reporting, metrics, Atlassian's JIRA functionality and different ways you can measure your work.
In this episode Adam talks to Jordan about something that happened recently in his life outside of work and how it relates to an Agile mindset.
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In this episode, Adam and Jordan discuss how they deal with frustration at work and how you can coach people in your team to deal with it too.
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In this episode, Adam has gone on holidays. So, Jordan is all alone as he addresses the importance of going back to the basics, reading Scrum theory and why the Scrum Values are important in your team.
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In this episode, Adam and Jordan have stumbled over Andrew Barnes' 4 day week model. What are the benefits and is there a lack of business and customer outcome?
Links in this episode:
Demand a four day week
The Four-Day Week | Andrew Barnes | TEDxAuckland
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In this episode Adam provides some tips on how to make our meetings more effective and how to optimise your hybrid version of working from home and working in the office blend.
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In this episode, Jordan and Adam discuss the benefits and negative impacts with having your camera on in meetings, and how you can help improve the experience.
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In this episode, Adam and Jordan discuss how teams can grind to a moral halt, and how you can find ways to bring more purpose and joy to a team. Join our Discord
In this episode, Adam responds to an email we received about doing the right thing and how to pivot. Jordan continues to probe Adam with different kinds of scenarios.
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In this episode, Jordan discusses a conversation he had with a team who wanted to switch from relative sizing to absolute sizing. He lays out the benefits of both methods and unpacks what it looks like in the long term.
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In this episode Jordan talks about a team he is consulting with to plan out the next phase of their project. Using data he helps the team to understand where they can reduce waste and have better conversations with the team's stakeholders. It is a great example of scrum mastery in action. Enjoy.
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In this episode, Jordan has Gastro and Adam does what most people find difficult. Let's his guard down, shows vulnerability and expresses the frustrations of the day. It's powerful.
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In this episode, Adam and Jordan speak with Michelle Holsman, a talented change manager who is passionate about behavioural science, to help unpack the challenges of dealing with a mindset change in the team.
In this episode, Adam and Jordan discuss the outcome of their poll they took last week and unpack what people value most in a team. Stay tuned for a special guess next week.
In this episode, Jordan puts Adam to the test by playing the role of a silent team who won't speak to an elephant in the room. Learn how Adam navigates through the awkward silence, finds the problem and resolves this with the team.
In this episode, their first for 2022, Adam and Jordan talk about how to go about having those goals conversations in teams. Why it is important to set aside the time to do this and give some tips and tricks on talking to stakeholders and sharing the results. As always, be helpful and have fun.
In this episode, the last for 2021, Jordan and Adam spend time talking about high performing teams and consistency. Perhaps it is fine to strive for a consistent approach for new teams and teams in a state of flux, but for high performing teams we do not want to break them. We also provide a solid relationship test and some jokes to end the year. We hope you do enjoy. Merry Christmas and we will see you all in 2022.
Hey everyone, in this episode Jordan tells us about a recent experience he had in the hospital system. Adam helps to dissect the events and the boys offer some suggestions, using agile and scrum principles, on how the experience could be improved. As usual we have some rippling banter and a joke that will knock your face off? Be helpful and enjoy your week.
Hey everyone, it is just me this week as my sidekick and buddy, Jordan, isn't here. We talked a bit too much this morning and ran out of time to record a full episode. But, I wanted to do something for you anyway so you weren't hanging out there with no tips for this week. And no joke!
Please let us know in the comments or by sending us an email at awakenagile@gmail.com if you like it.
You can always hit up myself, Adam Murray or Jordan Bailey on LinkedIn as well.
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In this episode Adam and Jordan take a riff on the team agreement to give some practical tips on how to discuss the return to office rituals and norms. We talk about everything from meeting and greeting to communal lunches and even collaborating face to face again. Who would have thought? We hope you enjoy and don't forget the be helpful.
In this week's episode Jordan explains two activities he has conducted with his teams to enhance their levels of feedback. Both within the team and with stakeholders. Adam riffs on the exercises to pose the question about including the results in peer reviews and definitions of done. As usual there is some banter and jokes. Forgive the audio in this one, we did our best to clean it up.
In this episode, Adam and Jordan take a review and a retrospective look back at each of our episodes with a quick precis so you can pick and choose what you want to listen to. They also take a look at the data and run through all of the places that people are listening to them from. That's a year of bringing the show to you, our loyal listener. And we thank each and every one of you.
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In this episode, which is their fiftieth, Jordan and Adam spend another thirty minutes on some cathartic discovery of things that really annoy them. Because hate is such a strong word and we don't like to use it that often. The thoughts and feelings presented in this episode are those of the presenters alone and in no way reflect any organism or inanimate object either living or dead to have ever existence in the history of the universe. Amen.
Hey everyone. In this episode Adam and Jordan follow up on our interview with David Williams and give some examples of what a good, healthy team might look like. In other words, if the systems relationships are healthy what might you see and experience. As usual there is a bit of banter at the start and a cracker of a dad joke from Jordan at the end. We would love to hear from you so please reach out to us on linked in at AwakenAgile.
In this episode Jordan sits down for a chat with David Williams to talk about Relationship Systems Intelligence. Their interaction is very much like a coaching conversation as they form an alliance for the session before diving in to the team as a system and how the relationships within that system have an intelligence we can tap in to. This is a highly informative and insightful chat and we hope you enjoy it. Feel free to sign up for the Melbourne Lean coffee at the link below.
https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/Melbourne-Lean-Coffee/
We have a very special episode for you this week. Jordan invited his colleague and friend, James Crumpton along to talk to us about resilience. James informs us about what resilience is, some small things we can do daily to build our resilience and is extremely vulnerable and open about his own continuing journey. Feel free to watch out at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescrumpton/ for the work sheet we discuss in the show.
As usual please get in touch with us at awakenagile@gmail.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/awakenagile/
Hi Everyone, in this episode Adam talks about a current project he is working on. It revolves around the relationship between a Scrum Master who is new to a team and the Product Owner. We discuss the situation and the current coaching stance we are taking. We will revisit in a few weeks to see how things are progressing. You seem to like it when we do things like this, so why not give you, our lovely listeners, what you like.
Please like, subscribe and give us a review or send us a note at awakenagile@gmail.com, or on LinkedIn at Awaken Agile.
Hey listeners, it has been six months since Jordan started Scrum Mastering a new team and we felt it was a good time to check back in and see how things are doing. As we had a week off in between we did banter for a few minutes, so skip forward to the six minute mark if you do not like banter. Not sure why? At the thirteen minute mark Jordan tells Adam to shut up for a minute and we get a little nugget of gold for those of you using virtual tools to visualise your work, so listen up for that. Hang around until the end because the bloopers are back, by popular demand (me).
You may contact us at awakenagile@gmail.com unless you are a spambot and then you can contact someone else.
We hope you enjoy!
In this episode Adam and Jordan chat about some ideas and tips for Scrum Masters and Agilists who are new to a big, large company. Perhaps that company is going through an Agile journey and you land mid stream. What if you have come from a smaller company and find the new behemoth is not as mature. What are some things you can do to get going right away? Our mailbag question flies in from Austin, Texas and Jordan has a couple of neat jokes at the end. Pleas enjoy. Tell your Grandma about us!
Hey everyone, we've taken a week off from recording an episode this week but Adam wanted to send a message to all our die hard fans about why. Remember to take care of yourself and if you need some help, please reach out to someone.
In this episode Jordan and Adam talk about cycle time as a concept and offer some advice on how to go about discussing it with your teams in order to reduce the time it takes to take something to market. We have a great mailbag question from a listener in Greece and as always have lots of fun. Please enjoy and hit us up on LinkedIn at Awaken Agile.
In this episode we give some tips to build those important relationships with the members of your team. Our mail bag question is from Mark who wants to know how to keep his standup to fifteen minutes. An, as usual some banter and a few jokes. Please enjoy.
In this episode Adam and Jordan discuss some of the things that seem hard when employing Scrum and Agile methods. We check in on two of the most beautiful places we have been. We are here to help so please reach out to us at awakenagile@gmail.com if you have a question or need some help with your good work.
In this episode, Jordan and Adam provide some examples of good and bad feedback. Provide some help on how to tackle giving feedback. We end with a mailbag question as usual.
Please give us feedback at awakenagile@gmail.com
In this episode Adam and Jordan did not come to the party with an awesomely outstanding 'blow your socks off' topic. So instead we chatted about some things teams can consider when they are doing forecasting and planning. Also, what to expect from a good leader in these examples. We truly hope you enjoy it and leave us a note or some feedback. Hit the likes and do the tiktoks. You can reach us at awakenagile@gmail.com
In this episode we have an awesome time chatting with Michelle Holsman, organisational trainer and science of change advocate. Michelle takes us on her learning journey, we talk about what makes a great leader, what gives us passion and using gamification in teams. It is a really fun episode and we hope you all enjoy it.
You can reach Michelle at linkedin.com/in/michelleholsman
If you would like some help with your agile and scrum journey send us an email at awakenagile@gmail.com
In this episode Adam and Jordan answer some of our mailbag questions in order to help out our valued listeners. Please keep the mail coming in, we really enjoy answering those curly questions. You can reach us both at awakenagile@gmail.com
In this episode Adam and Jordan provide some insight and tips for motivation in teams. Spoiler alert! Carrots and sticks aren't a thing you should be using to do this. We also have a great mail bag question and as always poke some fun at ourselves with a blooper at the end.
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In this episode Jordan and Adam spend some time talking about Empiricism a bit more by unpacking what the scientific method means to a team and why we would use Empiricism in order to improve and get better. We have a great mailbag question from Jess, tell a joke and check in on what a great day might look like. We hope you enjoy.
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In Episode 33 of Awaken Agile we celebrate our one thousandth play by introducing a mailbag segment as well as launch our Youtube channel. Adam tells us about a fabulous failure he had during the week and we have the usual banter and bloopers. If you enjoy the show please like and subscribe and tell your friends. We are also now up on Amazon Prime music under the podcast channels.
Introduction and exit jingle by Jordan Bailey, Mailbag sound from Syrinscape.
G'day listeners. In this episode Jordan tells us about a retrospective he designed for his team to focus on trust this week. It is really worth having a listen to as Jordan describes the path that led to this team activity and hearing the joy and excitement in his voice as he tells us the story. We hope you enjoy it.
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In this episode of Awaken Agile Jordan and Adam discuss the concept of high status and low status. How status can impact you as a Scrum Master and some tips to raise up your status to a higher level in your team and organisation. We hope you enjoy it.
Shoutout to all the people who listen around the world as we have just ticked over 1,000 plays of our Podcast. Thank-you each and every one, we appreciate you. Remember to hit that subscribe to be notified when new episodes come out.
In this episode Jordan and Adam play a quick fire game of would you rather, but based on scrum. It is a quick fire episode to get across some of the concepts we try to help teams with every day. We hope you like it.
In this episode, Jordan and Adam talk about ways in which you can improve yourself. We talk about ways you can work on personal and self development by listening, reading and watching to freely available documents, podcasts, articles, webinars and email groups, amongst other things. And Quinoa, there is some of that as well. Enjoy!
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Jordan Bailey and Adam Murray wanted to create a podcast aimed at people who are learning Agile ways of working focussing on Scrum as a product development framework. We hope this brief snippet will encourage you to listen to the rest of our work. Please enjoy!
In this episode Jordan and Adam talk about stress. Providing an insight in to their own stresses and what they do about them. Recognising stress in teams and team members and some tips on how to handle those situations when they arise.
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In this week's episode of Awaken Agile Adam and Jordan talk about leaning in to change at the organisational level in order to help your team becoming even more high performing. We hope you enjoy it, come along for the ride!
In this episode Jordan and Adam run through the Scrum checklist that was created by Henrik Kniberg. you can find the checklist here - https://www.crisp.se/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Scrum-checklist.pdf. We find that this is a great tool to have in your kit to run through with your teams from time to time.
Another great video by Henrik - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CostXs2p6r0
In this episode Adam and Jordan talk about transparency. Transparency for the team, within the team and towards those outside of the team. How to build some trust and get the help the team needs when they need it most - as early as possible.
In this episode Jordan and Adam discuss some tips for getting more out of your meetings and ceremonies using some examples they have employed to good effect. Feel free to contact us on LinkedIn and ask for some topics you would like us to discuss.
In this episode Adam and Jordan reflect on the definition of Scrum from the Scrum guide 2020. They use this to chat about some things Scrum Masters are doing in their organisations that is likely not part of the job description and some tips on how to have conversations around getting to the things you should be doing.
In this episode Adam and Jordan discuss as recruiters what they tend to look for in a Scrum Master, what Scrum Masters should look out for in job advertisements and what to look for in an organisation. Jordan has a special shout out and a new monthly book club has begun.
In this episode Jordan and Adam talk about what to do in a sprint planning session. Why it is important to separate refining the work and planning the work in to separate meetings. We also talk about having a singular sprint goal, or goals for some teams and how that can help. We also start with some banter, because banter is fun. Please enjoy.
In this episode Jordan gives us insight into his plan for the first few weeks with a new team. Please forgive the audio on this episode, we were experimenting with a new setup! We are both energised by a strange occurrence in a corporate environment, you will know it when you hear it.
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In this episode, affectionately known as "s@#t we hate", Jordan and Adam talk about things that annoy them and also annoy teams they have encountered in their travels. Resemblances to humans, animals or inanimate objects in this episode should be deemed entirely coincidental.
In this episode Adam talks about a team of teams that is not quite Scrum but is looking to adopt some of the practices and values. We dive in to a roles and responsibilities activity as a good start.
For those interested in the link we talk about, do an internet search for "Sister Act Hail Holy Queen".
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In this episode Adam follows up the previous episode on retrospectives, replaying a recent experience. Jordan has a great idea to augment your burn up chart. And to finish off we speak about courage as a Scrum Master.
In this episode, Adam and Jordan discuss all things retrospectives. They dive into different themes and structures and answer questions like, what value do you want to get from retros? Why do we have them? What happens when something goes wrong? We hope you enjoy. Feel free to send us an email here awakenagile@gmail.com
In this listener requested episode Adam and Jordan discuss some Product Owner Anti-patterns. We talk about recognising them and how to engage the team, yourself and the Product Owner to get back on the right track.
In this episode Adam and Jordan discuss team health and happiness. Jordan details a health survey he and fellow Scrum Masters are looking to roll out. Adam speaks to the organisational impacts that team health can have from a risk management lens.
In this episode Adam and Jordan discuss what to do with the carving up of unfinished work at the end of a sprint. Should the team carry that work over to the next sprint, or not? And, what is the most important objective to focus on during the sprint. As a gift to you, our listeners, for us having a week off hang around until the end for a surprise.
In this episode, David Williams is our very special guest on Awaken Agile. He Speaks about his Agile Journey, the Lean Coffee he runs and some agile books he highly recommends.
Any and all welcome to the Melbourne Lean Coffee: https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/Melbourne-Lean-Coffee/
David Williams LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-williams-2b107444
Davids article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/lean-coffee-gathering-minds-david-williams?trk=public_profile_article_view
In this episode, Jordan and Adam dive in to different kinds of metrics they like and why they should be used.
In this episode, Adam talks about his experience running a team reset, Jordan admits his obsession watching people play chess online and Adam is reading something interesting. Enjoy!
In this episode, the first after a well deserved break, Jordan and Adam talk about goals. The guys ponder setting goals and what to do if you have no idea where to begin with determining some goals for yourself, your team or your organisation.
In this episode, Adam and Jordan discuss the importance of focusing on idle work over idle workers. They unpack some examples of idle work, helping others in the team and focusing on visualising work using idle Fire Fighters as an example. Stay around to the end of the episode for an extra special end of year present.
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In this episode Adam and Jordan respond to some feedback received, explaining the Scrum framework by comparing to sporting teams. They dive in to what scrum masters do, how ceremonies can compare to events in sporting teams and why scrum is used over the traditional project methods.
Taking a cue from last week, Jordan and Adam talk about some of the things to consider when becoming the Scrum Master of a new team. Whether the team is established or brand new there are some essential things to think about doing with and for the team in order to build up their trust in your skills.
In this episode, Jordan brings some topics from his Scrum Master Guild lean coffee board for him and Adam to discuss. Topics include Definition of Done vs Acceptance criteria, Do you size work that is not part of your current scope, How to get buy in on ceremonies, How to estimate or plan analysis work and planning to start up a new team.
In this episode Adam and Jordan discuss the changes to the Scrum Guide, version 2020. Unpacking what the Scrum Guide is, why it exists and the changes that have occurred.
In this episode, Adam and Jordan discuss integrating changes in to your teams. Diving in to examples of when might be a good time and a bad time to introduce change.
In this episode, Adam asks Jordan about his initial challenges and learnings when stepping in to the Scrum Master role for the first time. Specifically, how Jordan introduced some change in to the team which may have resulted in injured team health.
In this very first episode, Adam and Jordan discuss the purpose of Awaken Agile, what they aim to talk about and who the predominant audience may be.