Agile and Project Management - DrunkenPM Radio
A podcast about Agile and Project Management
Episodes
October 8, 2026 • 53 mins
Good Teams, Bad Outcomes with Martina Ziegenfuss and Jim Elvidge
In this episode of drunkenpm radio, Martina Ziegenfuss and Jim Elvidge of Clerv.io join me for a conversation about a frustrating but common pattern in organizations: smart, capable teams still end up delivering slow, messy, or misaligned results. The conversation looks at how team performance is shaped by the surrounding system, not just the people on the team. They...
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October 2, 2026 • 51 mins
In this episode, Dave Borzillo shares insights from his book 'Sanity at Scale' on how engineering leaders can shift from heroics to systemic excellence, emphasizing removing waste, visualizing work, and fostering team collaboration.
Key Topics
- Challenges in system thinking and organizational agility
- The importance of visualizing work and using impact maps
- Strategies for removing waste and reducing cognitive overload
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September 8, 2026 • 62 mins
In this episode, Shalabh Tandon and Shubhada Sahasrabudhe join me to discuss their new book, 'Don't Panic Pivot: Managing Critical Issues to Prevent Crises.' We explore the differences between risks and issues, what makes an issue critical, and why they emphasize a systematic approach to managing crises. The authors introduce their nine-six framework, which includes three whys, nine ingredients, and six steps to effectively address...
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July 20, 2026 • 21 mins
Agile 2026 is almost here! And John Tanner and I will be presenting on Monday, July 27th, at 3:15 PM. Our session is called When AI Starts Doing Your Job: Surviving the PM Identity Crisis. If you are someone who has been struggling with getting out of the gate with AI. If your hesitating because you don’t know how to start, you don’t know what to do with it, it's just too overwhelming, or you can see how it impacts the ...
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June 29, 2026 • 33 mins
I sat down with longtime friend and fellow PMI volunteer Mattias Georgson Petrén to get schooled on Half Double, the Danish hybrid framework that has been around for over ten years but I only just learned about. Mattias walks through where it came from (a frustrated group of practitioners, industrial funding, and research backing from Aarhus University), what it promises — half the time double the impact — and how it bl...
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June 15, 2026 • 33 mins
In this episode, Dave Prior chats with Alex Sloley, an agile coach and Scrum Alliance Board candidate, about the evolving landscape of Agile, Scrum, and the impact of AI on teamwork and project management. They explore how community involvement, technological innovation, and leadership can shape the future of Agile practices.
Key Topics
• The significance of community engagement and serving through roles like the Scrum Alliance b...
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May 27, 2026 • 56 mins
In this episode, hosts Dave Prior and Stuart Young sit down with Carl Smith, a "philosophical futurist" and leader of The Bureau (https://thebureau.community/), a community of over 1,500 creative leaders. The conversation explores how to "tune up" your personal and professional systems to better serve yourself and others by embracing vulnerability, mindfulness, and the power of imperfection.
Key Topics and Takeaways
- The Trap of...
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May 21, 2026 • 44 mins
The Journey from Project Manager to Chief of Staff with Darby Strong
In this conversation, Dave Prior and Darby Strong explore the transition from project management to the role of chief of staff, emphasizing the importance of interpersonal skills, empathy, and systems thinking. They discuss how experiences in the restaurant industry can shape effective project managers and the significance of creating a supportive work environmen...
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May 17, 2026 • 36 mins
Discover how AI can be seamlessly incorporated into Scrum teams to enhance productivity, storytelling, and problem-solving. Claudio Lassala shares real-world experiences of leveraging AI to fill skill gaps, automate tasks, and scale solutions, challenging traditional notions of team roles and developer identities.
Key Insights:
• The importance of teaching AI your principles for better, personalized outcomes
• AI's role in autom...
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May 12, 2026 • 47 mins
Endava set out to reinvent how IT services get delivered in an AI-native world. Dava.X.AI is the group inside Endava driving that shift. Miro is the workspace they're building it on. Together they've shipped Davaflow — an AI engagement lifecycle that runs from signal to explore to govern to evolve, with humans and agents working alongside each other the whole way.
On the latest drunkenPM Radio, Matt Cloke (CTO, Endava), Joe D...
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April 30, 2026 • 48 mins
In this engaging conversation, Dave interviews Nic Sementa about his new book, 'Breathing Ego,' which serves as a guided workbook for leaders under pressure. Nic shares his journey from a young salesman to a successful entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of managing egos in leadership. He discusses the balance between servant leadership and command-and-control styles, the impact of AI on leadership dynamics, and the transition...
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April 23, 2026 • 8 mins
In this episode, Stu and Dave discuss the power of storytelling, the impact of AI on project management, time management strategies, upcoming training sessions, and their activities at the Vancouver Scrum Gathering.
Global Scrum Gathering Vancouver 2026 - May 3-6
https://www.scrumalliance.org/events/global
Dave's Sessions
Gain Confidence as an AI Ready Project Manager - April 28 11 AM Eastern https://maven.com/p/4ac5d0/gain-conf...
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April 22, 2026 • 45 mins
Braden Cundiff joins Dave to explore some of the emerging ways AI tools can be used to support project management, including RAG and CAG approaches. During the interview they cover what they are, how they are different, and how they can transform organizational processes. The discussion covers practical applications, ethical considerations, and strategies for learning AI effectively.
Key Topics
Differences between RAG and CAG in...
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April 7, 2026 • 7 mins
This episode explores the integration of AI into enterprise, project management in the AI era, and future skills needed to thrive alongside AI. Guests share insights on AI readiness, skill development, and upcoming training opportunities.
Takeaways
AI readiness programs provide valuable insights into enterprise AI adoption
Project managers need to adapt to AI-driven workflows or risk obsolescence
Developing visual thinking skills...
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In this premier episode of Systems of Imperfection, Olivia Vick shares insights on emotional intelligence, self-discovery, regulation, and practical tools like personal Kanban to enhance personal and professional growth. Discover how neurodiversity, acceptance, and intentional habits can transform your approach to work and life.
Takeaways
- Self-awareness accelerates understanding of personal systems.
- Acceptance reduces suffe...
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April 2, 2026 • 54 mins
In this insightful interview, Marina Alex shares her journey from a successful sales executive to an agile coach, discussing the challenges faced during the pandemic, the importance of adapting to market changes, and strategies for agile professionals to find new opportunities in a shifting landscape. She emphasizes the need for the agile community to broaden its reach beyond IT, focus on measurable results, and leverage local rela...
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March 30, 2026 • 34 mins
In this insightful interview, Richard Broo shares his expertise on managing troubled projects, the importance of scope and risk management, and how traditional and agile methodologies can be effectively integrated. Learn practical strategies to improve project success and navigate the complexities of modern project management.
Key Topics
- Troubled project diagnosis and intervention
- Scope management and stakeholder alignment
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March 24, 2026 • 12 mins
Agile or waterfall? Wrong question.
In our latest Surf the Chaos episode, we revisit a topic that keeps coming up — organizations aren't choosing between methodologies anymore. They're dissolving the barrier entirely and just grabbing whatever tool works. Multifaceted skills are winning over rigid roles.
And in our Throwing Bones segment, we get into something that'll resonate with anyone job hunting right now: the ATS scre...
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March 18, 2026 • 40 mins
Dave sits down with Evan Campbell to discuss his new book, Adapt to Win: A Framework to Overcome Strategy Decay Using OKRs and Lean Portfolio Management, published by Wiley. Evan shares why most organizations fail to execute on beautifully crafted strategies — and what to do about it.
Key Topics Covered
Strategy Decay — Evan introduces the concept of "strategy decay," the entropic force that constantly pulls organizati...
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March 9, 2026 • 8 mins
Busy brain? Moving feet? This one's for you.
In this episode, Dave and Stu cover the tools, trends, and mindset shifts worth your attention right now. Stu makes the case for a surprisingly powerful low-tech feedback tool (index cards and envelopes — trust the process), then calls out the "waiting trap" that's keeping too many people stuck while the world moves on without them.
Dave shares a heads-up on the upcoming Enterpri...
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