Agile Community Network

Agile Community Network

Do you need assistance with your Agile adoption? Or would you like to share what worked or didn’t work during your adoption process in your own company? If so, we invite you to participate in the Agile Community Network. The ACN Podcast is recorded monthly at our live events. If you want to join that event, please visit acnpodcast.org to register. Help support the show by becoming an ACN supporting member or sponsor today!

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March 30, 2025 47 mins

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In episode 99 of the ACN podcast, we explore the concept of “flow” and why it’s more than just a buzzword. We explore how nurturing a state of flow can transform individual performance, team dynamics, and overall company culture. 

This episode marks our transition from the Agile Coaching Network to the Agile Community Network. Overall, this name change reflects our identity for some time now. We are not just a venue ...

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In episode 98 of the ACN podcast, we delve into the broken culture within our team and company and explore ways to address it. We also discuss how to safeguard ourselves while coaching teams that are experiencing this dysfunction.

Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg PietruszkaDiana LarsenSheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, April MillsHendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we e...

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January 29, 2025 53 mins

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In episode 97 of the ACN podcast, we explore Agile's role in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), emphasizing the early involvement of Agile leaders to foster collaboration, transparency, and cultural alignment. Drawing from personal experiences, we discuss overcoming M&A challenges like resistance to change and cultural clashes through Agile’s iterative, feedback-driven approach. The episode also touches on...

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December 10, 2024 48 mins

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In episode 96 of the Agile Coaching Network, we looked ahead to Agile in 2025, envisioning more flexible, hybrid frameworks, a growing role for AI, and a strong emphasis on collaboration, learning, and celebrating our wins for 2024.

Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg PietruszkaDiana LarsenSheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore this...

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October 25, 2024 50 mins

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 In this episode, we explore how AI can help your teams build better products and more fully embrace Agile principles. We also discuss the potential downsides of over-reliance on AI, such as reduced team interaction, inflexibility, and the risk of biased or misguided decisions.
 
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September 27, 2024 50 mins

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In this episode, we will delve into various organizational change models, explore common pitfalls to avoid, provide strategies for effectively managing resistance to change, and showcase inspiring success stories from across the industry.
 
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August 24, 2024 50 mins

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In this episode, we offer guidance to those affected by layoffs—both individuals now seeking new employment and those remaining who are dealing with the emotional and practical challenges of losing a co-worker.
 
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July 26, 2024 47 mins

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In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of transformation within our business, questioning whether it is fundamentally flawed. We'll explore the challenges, misconceptions, and potential pitfalls often accompanying transformation initiatives and discuss whether pursuing change might sometimes lead us astray.
 
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June 23, 2024 50 mins

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 In this podcast episode, we dive deep into one of the most frequently misunderstood principles: simplicity. We explore its true meaning, debunk common misconceptions, and discuss how embracing simplicity can lead to more efficient workflows, better decision-making, and a more precise focus on delivering value.
 
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June 11, 2024 48 mins

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In this podcast episode, we delve into the various obstacles that Agile coaches encounter when attempting to quantify and demonstrate their impact and value within organizations.

Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg PietruszkaDiana LarsenSheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore this topic.  For details on the next live event or how to s...

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April 12, 2024 44 mins

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In this episode, we explore interesting trends in the industry, leading us to delve deeper into whether companies are backing away from Agile.

Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg PietruszkaDiana LarsenSheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore this topic.  For details on the next live event or how to support our show, please visit  acnpo...

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February 26, 2024 45 mins

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In this episode, we will be addressing the challenges that arise when requirements change unexpectedly or when flexibility is needed in our teams, companies, products, or customers. This may involve tackling problems related to our processes, planning, technical debt, legacy systems, as well as contracts with both internal and external parties.

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In this episode, we will be discussing the essential leadership traits that are required to build a customer-centric organization. We will analyze the characteristics of expert, achiever, and catalyst leaders, emphasizing the effectiveness of inclusive leadership. Additionally, we will explore how people can deal with bad leadership and how they can develop and grow their own leadership style. We welcome you to join...

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November 24, 2023 49 mins

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In this episode, we discuss Jon Kern’s, coauthor of the Agile Manfesto, LinkedIn post calling for a return to Agile basics and reimagining it for the future.

Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg PietruszkaDiana LarsenSheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore topics related to Agile.  For details on the next live event, please visit  acnp...

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October 24, 2023 52 mins

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In this episode, we will discuss the key components of influence and techniques for enhancing it to improve your work as a coach.

Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg PietruszkaDiana LarsenSheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore topics related to Agile.  For details on the next live event, please visit  acnpodcast.org.

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September 22, 2023 46 mins

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In this episode, we'll explore methods to improve organizational responsiveness by aligning strategic and tactical delivery and creating a system that fosters strategic agility. We'll also delve into the complexities of establishing a stronger and more comprehensive business system, discussing the challenges and effective techniques involved.

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August 25, 2023 48 mins

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In this episode, we discuss techniques for starting a new coaching engagement with a team and getting them headed in the right direction.

Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg PietruszkaDiana LarsenSheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore topics related to Agile.  For details on the next live event, please visit  acnpodcast.org.

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During the Agile 2023 event, I couldn't help but notice a significant number of individuals I met had chosen to remove the term "Agile" from their job titles. This observation prompted a valuable learning spike, where we delve into the reasons behind this trend and explore potential actions to address it.

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July 21, 2023 49 mins

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This episode explores the often-discussed unhealthy relationship between adopting organizations, consultancies, certificate providers, and framework and tool vendors, commonly called the "Agile Industrial Complex." Is this phenomenon real, and what can be done about it if it is?

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This episode delves into Agile methodology and its potent role in mitigating risks. We also explore the art of persuading and enlisting others in adopting these approaches for effective risk reduction. 

Also, in this episode, we discuss some tips when coaching a new team.

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