Agile Principle Raw & Uncut

Phill Akinwale & Roy Schilling

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Raw, unfiltered truth and opinions about the world of AGILE! Project management enables firms move forward. In our various episodes, we will focus on various project management topics surrounding agile and frameworks such as Scrum. In our podcasts we will cover all things agile from the latest industry developments to thoughts about the future of project management and agile hybrids.

Jun 22

Agile Circus (12 Dysfunctions of an Agile-in-Name-Only Team) #2

What happens when a team buys the board, holds the ceremonies, and completely misses the point? The team at EM Solutions Inc. officially went Agile. They have the Scrum board. They have the standups. They have the retrospectives. They even have an Elmo doll. What they don't have is the mindset. Meet Brett — the Product Owner who treats the backlog like a throne. Dina — the Scrum Master, five-foot-three and impossible to move. Henry — who eats half the croissants before anyone else arrives and grabs the cleanest stories before planning starts. Shri — who built a checklist for the checklist. Vlad — for whom everything is a fire alarm. Dominic — whose Daily Scrum updates reference events from 2019. Paula — who cannot write a single line of code without a pairing partner. Julia — who turns every sprint review into a three-course meal when everyone ordered a snack. And Barry — the VP who says he supports Agile and then tries to bribe Vlad in the parking lot. Into this beautifully broken team walks Phill — trainer, coach, and a man who has the laminated cards to prove he has seen all of this before. Agile Circus is a business fable built around twelve real dysfunctions that real teams live with every day. Every chapter delivers the chaos in full, hilarious detail — then lands the coaching lesson: Manifesto values, sprint mechanics, planning poker, velocity, user stories, retrospectives that produce real commitments, and the truth no certification exam covers: the badge is not the achievement. The behavior is. The Agile book that makes the learning stick because you will not stop laughing long enough to put it down. Perfect for: PMP® and PMI-ACP® candidates, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Agile coaches, project managers, engineering leaders, and anyone who has ever survived a forty-seven-minute Daily Scrum. Phill Akinwale — OPM3, PMP®, PMI-ACP®, PMI-RMP®, CSM — trainer, coach, host of pmradio.org. Get your copy. Update your Elmo. Let's move on.
Jun 21

Agile Circus (12 Dysfunctions of an Agile-in-Name-Only Team) #1

What happens when a team buys the board, holds the ceremonies, and completely misses the point? The team at EM Solutions Inc. officially went Agile. They have the Scrum board. They have the standups. They have the retrospectives. They even have an Elmo doll. What they don't have is the mindset. Meet Brett — the Product Owner who treats the backlog like a throne. Dina — the Scrum Master, five-foot-three and impossible to move. Henry — who eats half the croissants before anyone else arrives and grabs the cleanest stories before planning starts. Shri — who built a checklist for the checklist. Vlad — for whom everything is a fire alarm. Dominic — whose Daily Scrum updates reference events from 2019. Paula — who cannot write a single line of code without a pairing partner. Julia — who turns every sprint review into a three-course meal when everyone ordered a snack. And Barry — the VP who says he supports Agile and then tries to bribe Vlad in the parking lot. Into this beautifully broken team walks Phill — trainer, coach, and a man who has the laminated cards to prove he has seen all of this before. Agile Circus is a business fable built around twelve real dysfunctions that real teams live with every day. Every chapter delivers the chaos in full, hilarious detail — then lands the coaching lesson: Manifesto values, sprint mechanics, planning poker, velocity, user stories, retrospectives that produce real commitments, and the truth no certification exam covers: the badge is not the achievement. The behavior is. The Agile book that makes the learning stick because you will not stop laughing long enough to put it down. Perfect for: PMP® and PMI-ACP® candidates, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Agile coaches, project managers, engineering leaders, and anyone who has ever survived a forty-seven-minute Daily Scrum. Phill Akinwale — OPM3, PMP®, PMI-ACP®, PMI-RMP®, CSM — trainer, coach, host of pmradio.org. Get your copy. Update your Elmo. Let's move on.
01/22/2024

PMP Exam Breakdown Structure: Unlock ENTIRE PMP in 1 Hour

ON DEMAND CLASS: https://tinyurl.com/elitepmp LIVE ONLINE CLASS: http://hpmexam.com IMMERSION BOOK: http://immersion.pmradio.org PM ESSENTIALS BOOK: https://www.lulu.com/shop/phill-akinwale/project-management-essentials/paperback/product-477j44.html
12/13/2023

The Grinch that "Tried" To STEAL Scrum

The Grinch that "Tried" To STEAL Scrum!
12/13/2023

The SCRUM ALLIANCE Under the Microscope! Oooohh!

The SCRUM ALLIANCE Under the Microscope! Oooohh!
12/13/2023

Agile Principle Raw _n_ Uncut (How _safe_ is SAFe)_

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07/07/2023

Success in Life After Certification (The K,G,S Model)

Who's up for a fun-filled, enlightening chit-chat today? 🎉 We're going on a rollercoaster ride of self-discovery, life purpose, and making the world a better place - all in the name of understanding the real meaning of success. 🌟 No, we're not talking about being the next billionaire 💰 or getting your dream job. We're exploring success in a broader, deeper sense - one that goes beyond the dollars and accolades to the very core of our lives. So, buckle up as we embark on this exciting journey of unraveling the magic of "knowing, growing, and sowing" in our special LinkedIn Live event. 🚀🌱💡 To make things even more exciting, we'll have the star of the show, Phill. 💫 Phill's not your everyday professional. He's a powerhouse of knowledge and experience, having guided teams to professional certifications in organizations like the USAF, US Army, FBI, and NASA. 🚀🎓 He's a master storyteller with a treasure chest of tips and tricks to help you truly thrive in all areas of life. 📚💡 From rookie dreamers to seasoned pros, and all those in between searching for inspiration, this chat is designed for you! We're serving a buffet of invaluable insights and practical nuggets that you can chew on and apply in your life journey. 🍽️💡 Get ready to take a deep dive into the ocean of purpose, growth, and positive impact. 🌊🌱 Together, we'll unlock the secrets of success and chart a course towards a life brimming with meaning and satisfaction. 🗺️✨ So, do yourself a favor - don't let this golden opportunity slip away. Join Phill and an incredible community of individuals, all charged up to unleash their potential, in our insightful session "Unlocking Success: The Power of Knowing, Growing, and Sowing" on LinkedIn Live. 🤝🌟 Can't wait to see you there! 🎉👀
04/06/2023

Cracking the Code: Understanding MVP, MMF, MMP, and MBI in Agile Product Development

Description: In this episode, we delve into the world of agile product development and explore some of the key concepts that are essential for success. For many students, the acronyms MVP, MMF, MMP, and MBI can be a mystery, but we will demystify them and help you understand their purpose. We will start by discussing the minimum viable product (MVP), which is a critical concept in agile development. We will explain what an MVP is and how it can be used to quickly validate assumptions and reduce risk in product development. Next, we will talk about the minimum marketable feature (MMF), which is an essential part of agile development that helps teams focus on delivering value to customers. We will explore the differences between an MMF and an MVP and why they are important in the development process. We will also discuss the minimum marketable product (MMP), which is the minimum set of features required to launch a product to the market. We will explain how the MMP differs from the MVP and MMF and why it is critical for successful product launch. Additionally, we will explore the concept of minimum business increment (MBI), which is an essential part of agile development that helps organizations deliver value incrementally and continuously. We will explain how the MBI is different from the MVP, MMF, and MMP and how it can be used to prioritize work. We will also cover road mapping, visioning, and chartering, which are critical tools in agile product development. We will discuss how road mapping can help teams plan and prioritize work, how visioning can help teams stay focused on the big picture, and how chartering can help teams define their goals and objectives. Throughout the episode, we will emphasize the importance of value and prioritization in agile product development. We will explain how to define value, how to prioritize work based on value, and how to use a product roadmap to track progress and measure success. Overall, this episode is a must-watch for anyone who wants to understand the key concepts and tools that are essential for success in agile product development.

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Raw, unfiltered truth and opinions about the world of AGILE! Project management enables firms move forward. In our various episodes, we will focus on various project management topics surrounding agile and frameworks such as Scrum. In our podcasts we will cover all things agile from the latest industry developments to thoughts about the future of project management and agile hybrids.

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Phill Akinwale & Roy Schilling
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2021 - 2026
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29
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