The Everyday Agile Podcast
By Everyday Agile Ltd
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The Everyday Agile Podcast Oct 07, 2019
What is user centered design? Laura Lord
Laura is the Head of Client Delivery at Opencast.
Alongside her client and Opencast work, Laura is studying Sociology to enable greater consideration of the impact society has on service users.
Connect with Laura
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralord/
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What are the challenges with Agile? Kevin john Gallagher
For over 25 years, Kevin John has been delivering digital projects, products and services. Big names like Microsoft, Google, Accenture, and McKinsey jump out alongside the years spent with BP's transformation programme as "Head of Digital, Platform & Tools". Connect with Kevin John https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinjohngallagher/ https://ptpm.studio/#section-service Chapters 00:00 - 00:34 Coming up 00:34 - 01:24 Introduction 01:24 - 03:58 Who is Kevin? 03:58 - 09:52 Kevin's time at BP and the challenges that come with working there 09:52 - 13:30 What does Agile mean to you? 13:30 - 17:50 The problem that Agile was trying to solve 17:50 - 23:45 What challenges do you see in organisations, and what are the reasons? 23:45 - 26:42 What is Agile SOS? 26:42 - 30:50 How did Project Manager of the year happen? 30:50 - 41:29 The Agile community doesn't help itself 41:29 - 44:00 Best practices or repeatable patterns of excellence 44:00 - 46:25 What have you changed your mind about recently? 46:35 -47:50 Where can people get in touch? 47:50 - Outro Affiliate links: These do not impact your purchase but send a few pennies our way. Gear: Microphones https://amzn.to/3Stkweo Camera https://amzn.to/3Mw5gcP Podcast Planner https://amzn.to/3QtI93E
What is Product Management? Evie Brockwell
Evie helps Scale-ups and large Organisations to become really amazing at Product through coaching (teams or individuals) and consulting. In this conversation, Evie shares her journey from Booking.com to digital nomad, along with thoughts on what it takes to be a great Product Manager. https://www.linkedin.com/in/evie-brockwell/ https://eviebrockwell.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/6H8XlcUYir9Ox9qN0zJrSy?si=354dddec6e334edc Chapters 00:00 - 00:25 Coming up 00:25 - 01:47 Who is Evie? 01:47 - 06:44 The journey into freelancing to suit a lifestyle you want to lead 06:44 - 07:53 What does Product management mean? 07:53 - 09:54 Does having a Product Manager working in a Project-focused organisation work? 09:54 - 11:05 How can someone navigate a lack of autonomy as a Product Manager? 11:05 - 13:05 What is a Product maturity model? 13:05 - 15:00 How do you measure the impact of a Product Manager? 15:00 - 18:10 What is continued optimisation? 18:10 - 21:49 How important is brand as a Product Manager? 21:49 - 25:26 What are your thoughts on Agile and the Agile community? 25:28 - 29:33 How do you navigate Linkedin? 29:33 - 32:18 What should organisations be focusing on outside of Product? 32:18 - 34:27 What is van life like? 34:27 - 38:29 What is the difference between a Product Manager and a Product Owner? 38:29 - 40:59 What ingredients would you recommend from the product kitchen? 41:00 - 42:40 Where can people get in touch? 42:40 - 42:53 Outro
How to become a Scrum Master? Wayne Smallman
Wayne Smallman is a Scrum Master and the founder of MilScrum. https://milscrum.co.uk/ / wayne-smallman-52a63aa9 Episode Chapters: 00:00 - 00:25 Coming up 00:32 - 02:56 Intro 03:00 - 07:46 The journey so far 07:46 - 09:26 Why does Agile attract service leavers? 09:26 - 10:16 What are the challenges that come with that? 10:16 - 16:24 What steps did you take to become a Scrum Master? 16:24 - 21:55 What is MilScrum? 21:55 - 23:46 The pressure of running a business. 23:46 - 27:55 Where do Agile and the armed forces overlap? 27:55 - 29:09 What challenges have you seen in terms of Agile? 29:09 - 29:58 How to not become the team admin as a Scrum Master? 29:58 - 35:47 How and should a Scrum Master be measured? 35:47 - 38:32 Where else do you draw inspiration from? 38:32 - 41:20 What have you changed your mind about recently? 41:20 - 47:00 What to look for in a mentor. 47:00 - 48:55 Wayne's mentoring offer 48:55 - 50:20 What's next and where can people get in touch? 50:20 Outro
What Is Neurodiversity? Parul Singh
Parul is currently working as a Recruitment Marketing Partner and Neurodiversity Advocate at xDesign. She is also an ex-tech recruiter. Over 4 years, she helped 70+ Software Engineers and Engineering Managers get new roles in a fair and ethical way. "As an immigrant woman of colour who also had undiagnosed ADHD for 25 years, I never felt like I fitted in until I became a part of the Manchester tech community, which is why it’s so important to me to give a voice and a helping hand to those who need it the most." This conversation is Parul's journey. Follow Parul: / theadhdtechrecruiter https://linktr.ee/theadhdtechrecruite
00:00 Intro 00:54 Welcome 01:43 Who is Parul? 03:05 Why Recruitment? 04:50 The Recruiter that codes 08:50 From Recruiter to Recruitment Marketing 12:55 What Makes a Good Job Advert? 14:59 Why aren't the salaries always shown? 21:40 What is a neurodiversity advocate? 27:30 Your ADHD Diagnosis Journey 32:43 Thoughts On Undiagnosed ADHD Social Media Posts 37:45 The Importance Of Self Advocacy, What Does That Mean? 46:40 Tips For Knowing Your Rights At Work 50:05 What's Next? 53:40 How can people get in touch? 54:40 Final Thoughts
What Is Content Design? Mel Rodriguez
Mel creates content with intent. The kind of content that makes people think, feel and take action. With a background in journalism, copywriting, content strategy, content design and content marketing, she has pretty much seen and done it all. Chapters 00:00 - 00:30 Coming Up 00:34 - 02:14 Who is Mel? 02:24 - 06:51 What is content design? 06:51 - 07:35 What are some good examples of content design? 07:35 - 12:09 The impact of AI on content design? 12:09 - 14:09 Why has content become so functional? 14:09 - 23:50 The freelancing journey and the importance of language. 23:50 - 27:26 The reality of being a working mum. 27:26 - 34:50 What can be done to help? 34:50 - 43:17 What are your current content challenges? 43:17 - 45:13 Where do you draw inspiration from? 45:13 - 48:22 What's next? 48:22 - 51:32 Where can people say hello? 51:32 - Outro
What Is Agile Transformation? Jim Snape
Jim helps organisations find their purpose, identify value and set clear goals they can work towards. He does this by leaning into solid foundations within lean, agile & systems thinking gained over many years. The result is teams & leaders can connect strategy to value and know what their about. Chapters: 00:00 - 00:40 Coming Up 00:40 - 01:20 Introduction 01:25 - 04:10 Who is Jim Snape? 04:11 - 06:05 What made you start posting on Linkedin? 06:05 - 07:30 There is no such thing as transformation 07:30 - 08:23 What are your current challenges? 08:23 - 09:43 How do you take those lessons forward? 09:43 -12:12 A couple of things that may help. 12:15 - 14:32 How can the Agile community do better? 14:32 - 15:43 What is Agile Footballification? 15:44 - 18:24 Is there ever a need to bootstrap? 18:24 - 19:24 What have you changed your mind about recently? 19:24 - 23:30 The balance of bringing your true self to work 23:30 - 27:51 Getting into the industry 27:51 - 34:20 The Linkedin Chest test 34:23 - 40:28 What's next? 40:27 - 41:06 Where can people find you? 41:06 - 41:18 - Outro Connect with Jim / jim-snape-56926672
Michael Lloyd: Scrum Master Lessons
Michael Lloyd - Agile thought provoker, management consultant and metal head.
Michael is passionate about building collaborative teams who think differently about how they work.
Follow Michael:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-l...
Matt Turner: The difference between Scrum & Kanban
Matt is a highly experienced practitioner, manager, coach, consultant and accredited trainer with a love of Lean-Agile, Kanban, ITSM, Service Operations and Business Transformation. With over 25 years working in a wealth of Service and IT roles and over 15 years of adopting, adapting and coaching Lean-Agile practices in various organisations, Matt has facilitated transformations that have resulted in huge cost savings, improved service outcomes, increased quality and reduced variability with sharp increases in satisfaction for staff and stakeholders alike. Matt has taken this experience and shared it to become an active contributor to the Agile ITSM/DevOps movement, occasional blogger and conference speaker.
Follow Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/turnermar... Follow Jac: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jac-hughes/
Gwenno Haf Hughes: From Scrum Master To L&D Manager
Gwenno is passionate about processes and people. And especially passionate about finding the right process for each person. Gwen is a former Software Developer and Agile Coach currently working as a Learning and Development Manager in a ground-breaking technology company changing the market research industry.
Jonny Williams: What Is Delivery Management?
Jonny is an award-winning outcome focussed, agile delivery professional and bestselling author with a passion for creative content and an active interest in digital innovation. He is the author of “Delivery Management”, enabling teams to deliver value.
Dave Bishop: What does Agile mean?
Dave is a certified SAFe 5.0 Program Consultant (SPC/RTE); Scrum Master and Independent Management Consultant. A driven, dynamic and flexible Senior Lean-Agile and Transformation professional with a strong track record of supporting senior managers, Executives and Directors. Previous clients include Aerospace and Defence Primes (Leonardo), Financial Services companies of all sizes from Globally Systematically Important Banks (Nordea), Fintechs (retailCURe), Challengers (Co-operative Bank) and Government-Backed Technology Transformation (Credit Union Expansion Project – DWP). https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-bis...
Susie Palmer-Trew: Project Management Is b*llocks
Susie is the founder of Everyday Change, which provides Really Smashing Change Leadership. Susie's favourite things to work on are things that make her face hurt; complex ideas and ambition that need both the care and courage to have the impact you want them to have. https://www.linkedin.com/in/susie-pal... https://everyday-change.com/
Tony Richards: A coaches coach
Tony is a speaker, Accredited Kanban Trainer(AKT), Professional Coach(ICF) As an Agile Coach he gained early exposure to Lean and Agile thinking whilst working with Toyota in the early 90's. Since then, he has coached various teams across IT, Marketing, Finance and Corporate Strategy to find growth and self-organisation through applying Agile principles. Using the wisdom Lyssa Adkins and Michael Spayd shared, he has developed a coaching and mentoring style, which compliments his facilitation and training of teams using Sharon Bowman's training from the back of the room (TFTBOTR) techniques. Tony spends a considerable amount of my voluntary time supporting diversity and inclusion across teams and society. https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonysrich... Scrum Gathering https://www.gsglis22.com/
Jenn Rigby: The Agile Coaches' Curse
An agile powerhouse, creative thinker, life coach, and all-round positive leader, Jenn shares her own take on what we can do to create more inclusive STEM and IT industries for women and people who identify as women. For starters, we can listen. And then, as heads of organisations, co-workers, white blokes (like myself), we can act on the things we hear to do better. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-rigb...
A chat with Ceri Newton-Sargunar - Agile Behavioural Coach
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceri-newton-sargunar-agile-behavioural-coach-she-her-2b81b91a/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDZFcDGpL4U
Ben Shorter Director of Ex-Mil Recruitment
Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd is a recruitment business that champions candidates with a Miltary background, as we strongly believe in their value to businesses.
Since 2005 we have placed thousands of former service personnel into a range of industries, such as:
- Cyber Security
- IT and Telecoms
- Defence
- Engineering
- Transport and Logistics
- Construction
\\https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/
Full Resettle Book Recording & Extra Commentary
An updated recored version of my little resettlement book/guide.
Agile Past, Present and Future With Ben Maynard
All of Ben's upcoming public training can found here - https://sheev.co.uk/services/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/benmaynar... https://www.linkedin.com/company/sheev/
In Conversation with Chris Davey
Chris talks about agility as an outcome of a certain set of environmental conditions, and organisations who target agility are potentially aiming at the wrong thing
In Conversation with Ben Ford
Ben talks about Leadership as a system Vs leadership as a skill and the relation to scrum/agile
In Conversation with Chris Stone
Chris shares his views on reflecting on the Agile Manifesto, certifications and making the workplace more human centric. Find Chris at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thevirtua...
Forces Transition Group Resettlement Talk
The audio from a recent talk about resettlement to a group of service leavers.
Introduction To Agile - Forces Transition Group Roadshow
A brief introduction to what Agile is to a group of service leavers.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jac-hughes/
https://www.everydayagile.co.uk/
The hat-trick with veterans awards founder Sean Molino
Great bonus episode of the pod this week with Sean Molino
This is his third time on and each time I leave the conversation feeling motivated.
Sean talks about the journey following the first ever awards in 2019 and the impact they have had.
If you know someone who is deserves some recognition at The English Veteran Awards 2020, you have until the 1st of August to nominate them.
Down The Range Coffee With Matthew Roberston
Digital Transformation With Chris Williams
A visionary and thought leader in Digital Transformation, Chris has been recognised as one of the top UK digital leaders for his work in shaping frameworks and guiding principles required to successfully lead digital transformations.
Ronnie Hutchison and resettlement
Ronnie runs a Facebook group with in excess of 6000 members/former members of the Armed Forces and Emergency Services, focussing on supporting and helping those in transition from current to future career and general support with training, mentoring and mental well being. He spent 25 years in the military before going through the full resettlement transition last year and often share that experience with the group members.
FB Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/exforcesopportunities/?ref=share
Focusing on your Resettlement with Lewis Matthews
Lewis is currently in the process of leaving the army and shares some great insight.
Nothing off the table with Iain Griffiths
A very open and honest chat with business owner and Royal Navy veteran Iain Griffiths.
Morning resettlement with Matthew Pascoe
Matthew is a versatile and positive individual dedicated to quality and adaptive management, centred on the needs of a team and project. Results-driven, proven over multiple roles, including UK based operations and overseas deployments in highly pressurised environments. A mature and confident communicator, professionally presented and reliable. Focused with a willingness to learn, demonstrated throughout a 22-year career in the British Army.
Diving into resettlement with Gary Rodford
Gary has 12 years military experience, working as a senior non commissioned officer and is currently responsible for the planning, management and delivery of British Army initial training.
A Catch Up With Peter Lewis
Ex-Army Commando | Sandhurst instructor | Entrepreneur | GB and Ironman triathlete | C-Suite executive
Book
Operation Civvy Street: Tactics & Strategies for Your Successful Journey from Military to Civilian Life
by Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
Learn more: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B087PJSY44/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_.3cSEb2VKPKVQ
Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBvlz1CJY6GH9A8xy6ex49w/featured
Website
https://peterlewiscoaching.com/
The Resettlement Curve
A recent talk about the ups and downs of resettlement.
A chat with John Stephenson
Having spent over 21 years in the Army John is now on a mission to help the 15000 people who leave the armed forces each year.
Reach out to on via:
John@insurelifegroup.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-stephenson-cmgr-mcmi-gcgi-b85b0787/
Nick Henbrey - Submariner to financial advisor
Great chat Nick with on the podcast this week. He discusses his journey from submariner to financial advisor.
A wide ranging conversation that I think you will lots of value from.
Contact Nick via linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-henbrey/
The Partner Practice is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group’s wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group’s website www.sjp.co.uk/products. The ‘St. James’s Place Partnership’ and the titles ‘Partner’ and ‘Partner Practice’ are marketing terms used to describe St. James’s Place representatives.
Agile Newbury Talk - Let's Take Scrum Off The Table
The recording from a recent talk I was invited to share at the Agile Newbury Group.
This was the first time this material had been shared in front of an audience.
Martin Reed- A conversation about leadership
Martin is a versatile, professional leader with proven experience in the leadership, empowerment and management of personnel. A dedicated, resourceful and conscientious individual with exemplary military service history, which includes 12 years in leadership & management positions.
This episode is all about leadership and some of the lessons Martin has learned along the way.
Reach to Martin below.
Cyber Security With Rosie Anderson
Rosie helps businesses attract and retain cyber security, engineering and defence talent within highly regulated industries such as rail, defence and financial services.
Rosie looks into a number of solutions to increase business diversity including women in cyber and a military hire program, both with training included.
Networking at www.afcea.org.uk for their meetups, https://www.cybrary.it/ and https://www.vulnhub.com/ for places to learn for free, https://www.peerlyst.com/ as a free international community, https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/keep-up-to-date/cyberuk is the governments conference in May in Wales which you can get free tickets to if you are quick with a government email, and there is also a load of free resources ie interview tips and cv templates on our website - https://www.outsource-uk.co.uk/ also check out meetup.com for your local events as well as eventbrite.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/outsourceladycyber/
RAnderson@outsource-uk.co.uk
Second Times The Charm With Anthony Musgrave
This was a fantastic chat with Tony who provided honest and valuable advice in regards to leaving the armed forces.
Agile Rocks Conversation
A great chat with Andy and Steve about all things teams, culture and embarrassingly, me.
Reach out to the guys below.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahiles/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevetrapps/
The Military Police to Project Management and Beyond With Samantha O'Neill
Samantha shares her resettlement story in which she made the transition from the Royal Military Police into Project Management. This a genuinely open and honest chat in which I think a lot of people will relate to.
Feel free to reach out to Samantha via the below.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-o-neill-05889014b
samanthaoneill23@yahoo.co.uk
Job Seeking Advice With Claire Farrow
As well as that Claire is also working on a military hire programme that aims to provide a platform for service leavers to enter the corporate world.
www.linkedin.com/in/cfarrowoutsourceuk
CFarrow@outsource-uk.co.uk
Duncan Grocock - Founder of Cannonball Coffee
Duncan is the founder of the UK's leading high-caffeine coffee brand, Cannonball Coffee. He is also an Independent consultant delivering training in strategic communications & leadership to clients within Defence. Along with that Duncan spent over 10 years as an Officer in the British Army. This conversation is all about setting up a business and Duncan is real proof of the thriving ex forces entrepreneur community.
Definitely check out the below for some fantastic products.
https://cannonballcoffee.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/cannonballcoffeecompany/
linkedin.com/in/duncan-grocock-52438b106
Kids ask the best questions Part Two
The sound isn't always great but there some great questions and answers.
Jac@everydayagile.co.uk
Kids ask the hardest questions - Part One
A panel discussion from a recent STEM event I was invited to be part of.
The sound isn't always great but there some great questions and answers.
Jac@everydayagile.co.uk
The Other Side Of Resettlement
This is chat is all about resettlement from a perspective that doesn't get heard that often. Your loved ones.
I sat down with my wife to hear her view on what's it's like to go through resettlement. We hope you enjoy this honest and open conversation.
Feel free to contact us at:
Jac@everdayagile.co.uk
Naomi@everydayagile.co.uk
The Veterans Awards With Sean Molino
Welcome to The Everyday Plodcast where I share my thoughts on resettlement, mindset and motivation., most of the time whilst running but today I have a returning guest and a person is a great example of building a business after leaving the armed forces.
And that person is Sean Molino the Managing Director of Forces Fitness Ltd & Co - Founder of The Welsh Fitness Awards and The Veterans Awards
Other recent projects include employability Bootcamps working in partnership with local housing associations in England & Wales.
His programme provides attendees with the fundamentals on job search skills, career exploration, developing a positive attitude, money management and steps towards leading a healthier & happier life. Healthy body, healthy mind.
Sean says that if the military has taught him on thing it is that mental fitness Is just as important as physical fitness.
His latest project is organising The English and Welsh Military Veterans Awards which aims to reward individuals, organisations & companies that have gone above & beyond in their relevant fields.
The first of these awards will be the welsh awards on 26th June 2019 a and will be hosted by Capital FM’s Polly James. Recognising our Welsh Veterans in Business, Fitness, Sport and the wider Community.
https://veteransawards.co.uk/
Finding Meaning
- The 2018 Resettlement PDF
- Finding meaning
Everyone makes mistakes
Ultimately the mistakes people make in the corporate world won't be as costly as the ones you may be used to dealing with.
This means your mindset and the way you handle them needs to shift.