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Arguing Agile Podcast

We're arguing about agile so that you don't have to! We seek to better prepare you to deal with real-life challenges by presenting both sides of the real arguments you will encounter in your professional career.On this podcast, working professionals explore topics and learnings from their experiences and share the stories of Agilists at all stages of their careers. We seek to do so while maintaining an unbiased position from any financial interest.

  1. AA183 - The People vs. The Ivory Tower: Challenging Centralized Corporate Structures

    1 DAY AGO

    AA183 - The People vs. The Ivory Tower: Challenging Centralized Corporate Structures

    In this episode, Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel put the controversial topic of centralized corporate structures (aka. the Ivory Tower) on trial.Listen or watch as the hosts explore the pros and cons, including:The pitfalls of consolidating specialized roles into "ivory towers"How centralization affects team autonomy and decision-makingHow to measure effectiveness of centralizationThe importance of aligning with business goals and maintaining accou...

    40 min
  2. AA182 - Switching to Kanban: How-To's for a Smooth Changeover

    18 SEPT

    AA182 - Switching to Kanban: How-To's for a Smooth Changeover

    In this episode of the Arguing Agile Podcast, school is in session as Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel helps Product Manager Brian Orlando understand the ways of successfully transitioning a team from Scrum (or whatever) to Kanban! We cover key Kanban concepts, like: Adapting and Reducing events and meetingsUnderstanding flow and pull systemsSetting effective WIP limitsCreating common-sense policiesManaging backlogs and estimationsMeasuring success with Kanban metricsWheth...

    1h 1m
  3. AA181 - Deming's 14 Points: The Management Revolution We Needed (40 Years Ago)

    11 SEPT

    AA181 - Deming's 14 Points: The Management Revolution We Needed (40 Years Ago)

    In this episode of the Arguing Agile podcast, Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel and Product Manager Brian Orlando open a door into the world of W. Edwards Deming by exploring his 14 principles for management from his seminal book "Out of the Crisis". Whether you're in software development or manufacturing; whether you're a leader looking to transform your organization, a QA professional seeking to improve quality, or a product manager looking to delight customers - this episode ...

    54 min
  4. AA180 - UX Research vs Product Management: Pillow Fighting in a Burning House

    4 SEPT

    AA180 - UX Research vs Product Management: Pillow Fighting in a Burning House

    Do You Really Need a UX Researcher on Your Product Team? There are no easy answers on this podcast as we react to a provocative LinkedIn post. On this episode, Product Manager Brian and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om debate the merits and challenges of having dedicated UX researchers on product teams. Listen as we explore:Are UX researchers a must-have or a luxury? Can product managers develop research skills?Does short-term thinking undervalue the impact of UX resea...

    37 min
  5. AA179 - Winning Product Strategies & MVPs: Case Studies from Top Companies

    28 AUG

    AA179 - Winning Product Strategies & MVPs: Case Studies from Top Companies

    In this episode of the Arguing Agile podcast, Product Manager Nisha Patel joins hosts Om Patel and Brian Orlando to discuss how to develop effective product strategies. They break down real-world examples from companies like Dropbox, Airbnb, Stripe, and more to illustrate the key components of a strong strategy. Learn practical tips for defining the right problem to solve, creating a guiding policy, and identifying measurable actions to test your strategy. Whether you're a product manager, ag...

    1h 2m
  6. AA178 - Navigating Technical Debt: Balancing Speed, Quality & User Needs

    21 AUG

    AA178 - Navigating Technical Debt: Balancing Speed, Quality & User Needs

    In this episode of the Arguing Agile podcast, Enterprise Agility Coach Om Patel and Product Manager Brian Orlando are joined by Alex Polyakov, CEO of Project Simple (https://projectsimple.ai) for an immersive discussion of the complex topic of technical debt. They discuss what technical debt really means, when it can be beneficial vs harmful, and strategies for prioritizing and paying down tech debt while still delivering value to users. Learn how to have productive conversations about t...

    48 min
  7. AA177 - What is a Platform Team? Roles, Responsibilities & Common Mistakes

    14 AUG

    AA177 - What is a Platform Team? Roles, Responsibilities & Common Mistakes

    In this episode of the Arguing Agile podcast, Enterprise Agile Coach Om Patel and Product Manager Brian Orlando dive into the often misunderstood concept of platform teams. They discuss:- The definition and purpose of a platform team- How platform teams differ from stream-aligned feature teams - Key behaviors of effective platform teams- Common anti-patterns and mistakes made with platform teams- How platform teams enable greater business agility when implemented wellWhether you're a product ...

    34 min
  8. AA176 - Arguing on Moving Away from Durable Teams toward Shared Services

    7 AUG

    AA176 - Arguing on Moving Away from Durable Teams toward Shared Services

    In this episode of the Arguing Agile podcast, Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel and Product Manager Brian Orlando debate the pros and cons of using shared services teams versus fully dedicated, cross-functional teams (otherwise known in Marty Cagan circles as "durable teams"). They explore common arguments made for shared services models, such as resource utilization, cost efficiency, and standardization. Om and Brian then counter these points, discussing the negative impacts on team...

    53 min
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We're arguing about agile so that you don't have to! We seek to better prepare you to deal with real-life challenges by presenting both sides of the real arguments you will encounter in your professional career.On this podcast, working professionals explore topics and learnings from their experiences and share the stories of Agilists at all stages of their careers. We seek to do so while maintaining an unbiased position from any financial interest.

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  • Creator
    Brian Orlando
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    183
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Arguing Agile
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