The 1:1

Bresdin O'Malley and Rusty Tanton

The 1:1 is a podcast dedicated to tackling the current issues in software engineering through authentic and meaningful conversations. We delve into topics such as the hiring process, the true essence of a 1:1 meeting, showing up for teammates, the importance of focus time, and why certain methodologies, like Scrum, might hinder development. We emphasize the need for creating and maintaining focus time and address communication issues within and between teams. Our episodes often feature guests who share their firsthand experiences with mass layoffs, the struggles of the interview process, the crucial role of midlevel developers, and the emerging gap at the associate level. By combining these topics, we aim to build a community where engineers feel heard and supported. Each episode is designed to provide practical insights and foster a sense of belonging in the engineering community. The 1:1 podcast strives to highlight the importance of personal connections and mentorship in the tech industry. Join us as we create a platform for engineers to voice their challenges, share their triumphs, and explore solutions to the issues we face today. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, The 1:1 ensures that a wide range of perspectives are represented, making our discussions rich and multifaceted. Email us at the1on1devpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1:1 with Casandra Minichiello - Agile is NOT dead, it’s just evolving

    Casandra Minichiello–Agile Coaching Senior Advisor for Cigna–joins us for this episode of The 1:1 Podcast. We talk about the emotional roots of the Agile Manifesto, how Agile has been misapplied, and what it looks like when Agile coaching is done right. We also reminisce about the joy of using a physical Kanban board. 0:00 - Intro 2:50 - Where Agility started for Casandra (reminiscing about 2005 WebMD) 11:37 - Agile is NOT a project management methodology 14:13 - PMI / Scrum Alliance merger 15:48 - How upper management can support Agile teams 20:38 - The joys of a physical Kanban board  24:44 - Some Agile history / terminology  33:14 - Evolving Agile to work better in hybrid and remote environments 43:15 - Signs a company isn’t really Agile 45:47 - Doing Agile vs. being Agile 52:32 - Why Casandra prefers Kanban over Scrum  56:48 - Agile pet peeves 1:03:27 - One small change a leader can make to foster more agility 1:08:32 - Final thoughts Takeaways: * Agile is NOT dead, contrary to what you might have read on LinkedIn. But it is evolving to adapt to a software industry which has undergone many changes since the Agile Manifesto was written in 2001. * Agile is NOT a project management framework, which makes the Scrum Alliance merger with PMI confusing and frustrating * Kanban is the best Agile methodology for most people (sorry Scrum) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1:1 with Natascha Thomas - finding passion, channeling anxiety into risk management

    Natascha Thomas–Regional Director, Operations Leadership with Sparq–joins us for this episode of The 1:1 Podcast. She shares her unconventional career journey, transitioning from life sciences to the gaming industry and eventually into consulting, where she now leads developers and multiple PMOs. Takeaways: * Follow your passion, but stay adaptable. Each of Natascha’s career transitions were driven by curiosity and a willingness to embrace new challenges. * Stay curious and continuously upskill, whether through formal education, side projects, or hands-on experience. * Career risks can pay off if they align with your skills, interests, and market trends. 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Natascha’s career journey from life sciences to gaming 5:45 - Becoming a producer 8:45 - Moving into consulting and leadership 13:00 - Eye-openers when moving to a new industry 13:53 - Speaking to experience when changing industries 15:21 - Handling engineers making video games vs. engineers in consulting 17:04 - Dealing with difficult people 18:28 - Do you ever miss the gaming industry? 19:44 - Finding passion in your current position 22:57 - Is there anything you wish you’d done differently? 25:45 - Leading a PMO 28:30 - Key skills to lead a PMO 30:14 - Applying skills from life sciences in her current career 33:16 - Channeling anxiety into risk management 34:17 - What’s next? 36:28 - Final thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The 1:1 is a podcast dedicated to tackling the current issues in software engineering through authentic and meaningful conversations. We delve into topics such as the hiring process, the true essence of a 1:1 meeting, showing up for teammates, the importance of focus time, and why certain methodologies, like Scrum, might hinder development. We emphasize the need for creating and maintaining focus time and address communication issues within and between teams. Our episodes often feature guests who share their firsthand experiences with mass layoffs, the struggles of the interview process, the crucial role of midlevel developers, and the emerging gap at the associate level. By combining these topics, we aim to build a community where engineers feel heard and supported. Each episode is designed to provide practical insights and foster a sense of belonging in the engineering community. The 1:1 podcast strives to highlight the importance of personal connections and mentorship in the tech industry. Join us as we create a platform for engineers to voice their challenges, share their triumphs, and explore solutions to the issues we face today. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, The 1:1 ensures that a wide range of perspectives are represented, making our discussions rich and multifaceted. Email us at the1on1devpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.