Agile Myths Mysteries

Olga Maksimovich
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Agile Myth Mysteries is the I.M.P.A.C.T.A.™ podcast that investigates the biggest myths about Agile, Scrum, Kanban, leadership, and teamwork. Each episode uncovers the mystery behind a common misconception and reveals practical lessons through engaging stories, detective-style investigations, and a touch of magic. Join Olga, Oliver, and Gordon as they help you develop better thinking, stronger teams, and healthier organizations. Better Thinking. Better Teams. Better Organizations. 🦋 https://www.impactamodel.com

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Deep Dive - Case 1 - Missing Agile Mindset

    🎙️ Why a Deep Dive into Case #1: Missing Agile Mindset? The five-minute episode introduces the mystery. This Deep Dive uncovers why it happens. At I.M.P.A.C.T.A.™, we believe Agile isn't transformed by new processes—it is transformed by better thinking. Our Human Behavior Model shows that when thinking changes, behaviors change. Better behaviors build stronger teams, healthier organizations, and create greater customer value. In this episode, we'll explore why teams can follow every Agile practice yet still struggle because their mindset hasn't changed. Together, we'll connect this mystery to the seven I.M.P.A.C.T.A. principles—from imagining the customer and putting people before process to thinking in outcomes and continuously improving. This isn't a lesson about Scrum or Kanban. It's an investigation into the human behaviors that determine whether Agile succeeds or fails. To discover more learning resources, videos, articles, and the I.M.P.A.C.T.A. movement, visit www.impactamodel.com. So grab your detective notebook and join Oliver, Gordon, and me as we solve Case #1: Missing Agile Mindset. Better Thinking. Better Teams. Better Organizations.

    Deep Dive - Case 1 - Missing Agile Mindset

  2. 3d ago

    Case 1 - Missing Agile Mindset

    Everyone on the team said they were "doing Agile."They held Daily Scrums, planned Sprints, updated boards, and attended everyceremony. Yet deadlines kept slipping, frustration continued to grow, andcustomers saw little meaningful value. Oliver and Gordon are called in to investigate. As they search for clues, they discover that the problemisn't missing Scrum events or Kanban boards—it is a missing Agile mindset. Theteam has become focused on following the process instead of understanding itspurpose. Collaboration has been replaced by handoffs, learning has given way toroutine, and delivering value has been overshadowed by simply completing tasks. With guidance from Olga, the Chief Agile Wizard, thedetectives uncover the real mystery: Agile isn't something you do—it is a wayof thinking. Through engaging illustrations, playful detective work, andpractical lessons, this first case invites readers to question common Agilemyths, recognize unhealthy patterns, and rediscover the principles that createhappier teams and better outcomes. Myth: "If we follow the Agile process, we'llautomatically become Agile." Mystery Solved: Real agility begins with mindset.Frameworks provide structure, but people, curiosity, collaboration, andcontinuous learning create lasting success. Join Oliver and Gordon as they solve their very first AgileMystery—and discover why better thinking is the first step toward better teams.

    Case 1 - Missing Agile Mindset
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Agile Myth Mysteries is the I.M.P.A.C.T.A.™ podcast that investigates the biggest myths about Agile, Scrum, Kanban, leadership, and teamwork. Each episode uncovers the mystery behind a common misconception and reveals practical lessons through engaging stories, detective-style investigations, and a touch of magic. Join Olga, Oliver, and Gordon as they help you develop better thinking, stronger teams, and healthier organizations. Better Thinking. Better Teams. Better Organizations. 🦋 https://www.impactamodel.com

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  • Creator
    Olga Maksimovich
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Olga Maksimovich
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    Agile Myths Mysteries