57 episodes

Our product vision for take5IRL is to provide members of the Agile community with an idea that they can incorporate into their daily lives to make them more effective.

In every episode, Jeff Lee and Mike Stuedemann share Scrum wisdom that will enhance your Scrum Team, overall organization, and most importantly- your leadership skills. Tune in every week for Agile insights in 5 minutes and gain applicable tips to improve your organizations, teams, and life.

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Our product vision for take5IRL is to provide members of the Agile community with an idea that they can incorporate into their daily lives to make them more effective.

In every episode, Jeff Lee and Mike Stuedemann share Scrum wisdom that will enhance your Scrum Team, overall organization, and most importantly- your leadership skills. Tune in every week for Agile insights in 5 minutes and gain applicable tips to improve your organizations, teams, and life.

    Episode 57: Why Start With Assessments?

    Episode 57: Why Start With Assessments?

    In this episode, @Pat and @Jeff share why starting with an assessment is the best strategy for your agile journey. No matter where you are in your agile journey, knowing the state of your organization with clarity will lead to data-driven recommendations. Most importantly, your organization will be able to measure growth. Learn how you can get started today.

    • 6 min
    Episode 56: Myths and Facts in SAFe Planning

    Episode 56: Myths and Facts in SAFe Planning

    🎙 Exciting News! Tune in to our latest podcast episode where Pat and Jeff delve into the world of SAFe. Learn the truth about SAFe planning, debunk myths, and put your knowledge to the test. Can you get a perfect score of 4 for 4? Don't miss out - listen now! 🚀 #SAFe #Podcast #Planning #MythBusting

    • 9 min
    Episode 55: Choosing a Scaling Framework

    Episode 55: Choosing a Scaling Framework

    🎙️ Excited to level up your scaling game? Tune in to our podcast, where Pat and Jeff share how to blend practices from various scaling frameworks for maximum success. Don't limit yourself - run experiments and explore new possibilities! 🚀

    • 7 min
    Episode 54: Too Much WIP (Work-in-Progress)

    Episode 54: Too Much WIP (Work-in-Progress)

    Are you fed up with productivity clichés that don't deliver? Discover a simple, effective strategy: reduce Work-in-Progress (WIP) and focus on finishing rather than starting.



    Dive into this approach on the latest episode of the take5IRL podcast, featuring insights from @Pat, @Mike, and @Jeff on how doing less can achieve more—essential for anyone wanting to cut through the noise and enhance their work life. Don't miss this game-changing discussion!

    • 8 min
    Episode 53: What happens when the Scrum Master goes away?

    Episode 53: What happens when the Scrum Master goes away?

    Are you faced with budget constraints? Do you have a high-performing team that believes it's outgrown the need for a dedicated Scrum Master? Don't worry; you don’t have to compromise your team's success or bid farewell to the Scrum. Even without a dedicated Scrum Master, you can adopt plenty of strategies to maintain, or even enhance, your team's performance.



    Curious about how to navigate this challenge? Let's dive into the insights shared by @mike, @jeff, and @pat on how to keep your team thriving under these circumstances. Join the conversation and discover innovative ways to sustain your team's momentum and commitment to delivering excellent products, regardless of your setup!

    • 8 min
    Episode 52: What are YOU Measuring?

    Episode 52: What are YOU Measuring?

    In recent episodes, we discussed the importance of tracking metrics to measure the effectiveness of your work.  Sounds great, right?  But what metrics are important to measure?  Hint: If your list of metrics starts and ends with Story Points you might be missing something.



    In this episode @Mike and @Jeff share some of their favorite metrics to measure.

    • 7 min

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