Arguing Agile

Brian Orlando
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Arguing Agile

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. AA190 - Navigating Product-Engineering Conflicts: A Coaching Session

    NOV 13

    AA190 - Navigating Product-Engineering Conflicts: A Coaching Session

    Have you been in a situation where engineering leadership and product management do not see eye-to-eye?In this episode, Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel interviews and coaches Product Manager Brian Orlando on challenges product managers face when working with engineering teams, leads, and managers. Listen/watch to learn tactics for diffusing a potentially difficult situation, including:Strategies for effective spike work and time-boxingThe importance of frequent check-ins and d...

    42 min
  2. AA189 - Inheriting a Product Backlog: 6 Tactics to Get Started

    NOV 6

    AA189 - Inheriting a Product Backlog: 6 Tactics to Get Started

    As a product manager, have you ever inherited a messy backlog? In this episode, Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel break down 6 useful tactics you can use to tackle this common challenge. Listen as we discuss the challenges of inheriting a product backlog and learn practical strategies for:Aligning with company objectivesEffective stakeholder communicationPrioritization techniquesLeveraging data for decision-makingStreamlining processes and ...

    47 min
  3. AA188 - CEOs Don't Care About Story Points: Being Better at Business

    OCT 30

    AA188 - CEOs Don't Care About Story Points: Being Better at Business

    As product managers and agile practitioners, we often struggle to communicate our value to management in terms they understand.In this episode, you'll learn how to better translate business value to management, make a case for additional resources, and overcome resistance to change in your organization.Join Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel as we discuss:Translating agile metrics into business valueMaking a case for additional resources in SMBsOverco...

    44 min
  4. AA187 - The Future of AI, According to Big Tech

    OCT 23

    AA187 - The Future of AI, According to Big Tech

    We don't always do reaction videos, but when we do, we do them right!On this episode, Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel react to a candid interview with the former Google CEO as he shares provocative insights on the future of AI, Silicon Valley's approach to innovation, and potential disruption to big tech companies. Join us as we analyze his (somewhat) controversial statements on remote work, startup strategies, and the geopolitics of AI development...

    55 min
  5. AA186 - Bridging the Finance-Product Gap: 13 CFO Lies (Mostly) Debunked

    OCT 16

    AA186 - Bridging the Finance-Product Gap: 13 CFO Lies (Mostly) Debunked

    As a product leader or agile practitioner, do you struggle to communicate value to your finance team?In this episode of the Arguing Agile Podcast, Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel muse on 13 common misconceptions CFOs face and how they impact product and organizational success. Listen as we discuss:Demonstrating the ROI of business agilityBalancing short-term gains with long-term strategyImproving cross-departmental communicationShowcasing the ...

    52 min
  6. AA185 - What Companies Do Instead of Strategy

    OCT 9

    AA185 - What Companies Do Instead of Strategy

    Are you struggling with strategic planning in your organization?In this episode, Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel and Product Manager Brian Orlando walk through the common mistakes companies make developing and executing strategies.Listen as we discuss:The goal mirage of confusing aspirations for actionOveremphasis on planning and forecastingThe pitfalls of being a "feature factory"Neglecting the external business environmentMistaking operational efficiency for strategyLearn how to ...

    47 min
  7. AA184 - Illusion of Control: Battling the Ubiquitous Need for Control

    OCT 2

    AA184 - Illusion of Control: Battling the Ubiquitous Need for Control

    Are outdated management practices and hierarchical structures holding your organization back?In this episode of the Arguing Agile podcast, Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel and Product Manager Brian Orlando take the untraveled path of analyzing why the need for control is so pervasive in corporate environments. Listen to learn:How the illusion of control manifestsHow risk aversion stifles creativity and growthBetter organizational structures than the autocratic heirarchyHow the ...

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

    SEP 25

    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
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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
    190
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Arguing Agile
  • Show Website
    Arguing Agile

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