Episode 11 - Hiring For Agile Teams
Bob and Josh discuss ideas, tips, and tricks that can be used when hiring for an agile team.
View ArticleEpisode 12 - Agile Testing, Part 1
Bob and Josh start their two-part discussion of testing in an agile team. This first session covers numerous agile testing subjects, from the role of testers in an agile team to test driven development.
View ArticleEpisode 13 - Agile Testing, Part 2
Bob and Josh wrap up their two-part discussion of testing in an agile team. This second session covers various agile testing subjects, from continuous integration to automated test development.
View ArticleEpisode 14 - Agile Adoption
Bob and Josh tackle their first listener-submitted question, which centers around agile adoption. How do you start an agile adoption? What are some of the pre-reqs for a successful adoption (tools,...
View ArticleEpisode 15 - Retrospectives
Bob and Josh tackle another listener-submitted question. This one centers around retrospectives. Topics in the discussion range from patterns and anti-patters we’ve seen out in the wild to tips and...
View ArticleEpisode 16 - Manager Anti-Patterns
Bob and Josh discuss some of the more common anti-patterns managers have been known to display (topics range from lack of trust all the way to disengagement). Hopefully, you’ve never been exposed to...
View ArticleEpisode 17 - Failed Sprints
Bob and Josh discuss common causes of failed sprints. We not only tackle the causes, but we also provide options for preventing future failures and identify early warning signals for sprint failures.
View ArticleEpisode 18 - Conferences
Bob and Josh discuss technology conferences. With a goal of helping you get the most out of any technology conference you are attending, our topics of discussion include attendee etiquette, how to plan...
View ArticleEpisode 19 - Methodology Mixology
Bob and Josh discuss the various methodologies in use across the agile community and how mixing them together can benefit your teams. We cover numerous use cases in which applying techniques from...
View ArticleEpisode 20 - Starting Agile Projects
Bob and Josh discuss tips and tricks you can use when starting an agile project. We cover the concept of a Sprint 0, rolling wave planning, and the varying levels of planning needed for small and large...
View ArticleEpisode 21 - EXTREME Agile!!!!
In this episode, Josh creates a crazy scenario in which we have only 24 hours to get an Agile team up and running. Bob and Josh discuss what parts of Agile they would, and would not, implement in such...
View ArticleEpisode 22 - Patterns of Mature Agile Teams
In this episode, Bob and Josh discuss some common patterns displayed by truly mature agile teams. We cover a wide range of patters including teamwork, test infection, and automation.
View ArticleEpisode 23 - Fireside Chats (A.K.A. “The Un-Topic”)
In this meta-cast Bob and Josh go topic-less and chat about challenges facing each of their current teams. Topics range from oscillating between Scrum and Kanban to getting that mystical, magical agile...
View ArticleEpisode 24 - Reflections
In this episode Bob and Josh review lessons learned over the past year and discuss some of the improvements currently at the top of their personal backlog.
View ArticleEpisode 25 - Innovation
In this episode, Bob and Josh discuss various ways to drive innovation within your teams. Ideas include 20% time, FedEx/Innovation days, and a couple of others. Insight is also given into how to...
View ArticleEpisode 26 - Release Planning
Bob and Josh return after a 5 month hiatus!!! In this episode, Bob and Josh discuss styles of release planning and some of the pitfalls we’ve run into in our travels.
View ArticleEpisode 27 - Release Planning - Estimation
Bob and Josh come right back to the Release Planning topic to dig into some of its juicier bits. In this episode, Bob and Josh tackle the ever challenging topic of estimation. When should you do it?...
View ArticleEpisode 28 - Discussing the Stoos Movement
Bob and Josh tackle the movement commonly referred to as Stoos. We discuss our views of the movement, how it may affect you, and whether or not you should actually care or pay attention.
View ArticleEpisode 29 - Enabling Change
In this episode Bob and Josh discuss how you can enable change throughout your team. We even discuss the idea of enabling too much change and the dangers that can be presented with that mistake.
View ArticleEpisode 30 - Courage
In this episode, Bob and Josh discuss the numerous areas requiring courage in our industry. Why do so many people struggle to say “no”? Where can I be more courageous? We answer these questions and...
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