Definitely, Maybe Agile

Peter Maddison and Dave Sharrock
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Definitely, Maybe Agile

Adopting new ways of working like Agile and DevOps often falters further up the organization. Even in smaller organizations, it can be hard to get right. In this podcast, we are discussing the art and science of definitely, maybe achieving business agility in your organization.

  1. FEB 13

    Agile: The Cult, the Hype, and the Reality

    Send us a text In this episode of Definitely Maybe Agile, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock explore the evolution of Agile methodologies. They discuss how Agile represents solutions to persistent problems that may be rebranded but address fundamental needs. The hosts examine why Agile has faced criticism, drawing parallels to Lean's journey from buzzword to established methodology, while exploring the challenges organizations face in implementation. This week´s takeaways: The fund...

    18 min

  2. FEB 5

    Why Documentation and Terminology Matter?

    Send us a text In this episode of Definitely Maybe Agile, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock explore the critical role of documentation, terminology, and process definition in scaling organizational success. They discuss how leading companies like Netflix build strong cultures through well-defined terms and principles rather than rigid processes. The hosts dive deep into how architectural decisions, cultural transformation, and team empowerment all stem from having a shared organizational lang...

    20 min

  3. JAN 16

    Quarterly planning

    Send us a text In this episode of Definitely Maybe Agile, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock explore the evolution of quarterly planning from traditional PI planning events to more streamlined modern approaches. They discuss how effective quarterly planning reveals organizational dependencies, aligns priorities across teams, and helps maintain focus on delivering value. The hosts share insights on avoiding common pitfalls like over-planning future work and emphasize the importance of maintaini...

    16 min

  4. JAN 9

    Transforming Project Management: Embracing Agile and DevOps for true value and adaptability

    Send us a text In this thought-provoking episode of Definitely Maybe Agile, hosts Peter Maddison and David Sharrock explore how successful organizations deliver value in today's complex environment. Discover why project success demands both effective execution and tangible business outcomes. The hosts examine the crucial differences between ordered and unordered problem spaces, revealing when to apply Agile versus traditional project management approaches. Learn practical insights about balan...

    17 min

  5. 12/11/2024

    Product Backlog

    Send us a text In this episode of Definitely Maybe Agile, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock explore the nuances of product backlogs in agile environments. They discuss the tension between emergent backlogs and fixed feature sets, the importance of backlog management, and various prioritization techniques, including "buy a feature" and impact-effort matrices. This week's takeaways: Separate tactical (near-term) and strategic backlogs to reduce psychological pressure and maintain focus - avoid...

    26 min

  6. 12/05/2024

    Rethinking Leadership in Decision-Making

    Send us a text Join Peter Maddison and David Sharrock in this thought-provoking episode of Definitely Maybe Agile as they explore the evolution of leadership decision-making in modern organizations. They dive deep into how traditional leadership models are being challenged by today's business environment and discuss the crucial shift from control-based to collaborative decision-making approaches. This week´s takeaways: Executive decision-making challenges often stem from two disti...

    13 min

  7. 11/28/2024

    Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

    Send us a text In this episode of Definitely Maybe Agile, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock explore the evolving complexities of calculating the total cost of ownership (TCO) in modern software development and delivery. This week´s takeaways: TCO fundamentals remain unchanged, but the environment for calculating and applying TCO has become more complex.Organizations must distinguish between strategic proprietary development and commoditized solutions, using tools like Wardley mapping t...

    15 min

  8. 11/21/2024

    Beyond Big Data to Smart Governance

    Send us a text In this thought-provoking episode of the Definitely, Maybe Agile podcast, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock dive deep into the evolving world of enterprise data management and its impact on modern organizations. From data hygiene to governance, discover how the definition of corporate data has dramatically shifted in recent years and what it means for your business. This week´s takeaways: How regulatory compliance is reshaping data management practicesThe critical balanc...

    21 min
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Adopting new ways of working like Agile and DevOps often falters further up the organization. Even in smaller organizations, it can be hard to get right. In this podcast, we are discussing the art and science of definitely, maybe achieving business agility in your organization.

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  • Creator
    Peter Maddison and Dave Sharrock
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    168
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    Clean
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    © 2025 Definitely, Maybe Agile
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