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The Limits Of Metrics

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Looking For Alignment

In this conversation, Dave Prior, Brett Harned, and Greg Storey discuss the importance of creating a humane workspace through effective communication and collaboration. They share their backgrounds, the founding of Same Team Partners, and the significance of addressing communication issues within teams. The discussion highlights the need for leaders to be trained in facilitating meaningful conversations and the role of Team Angle in diagnosing and improving team dynamics. The conversation emphasizes the importance of empathy, cultural understanding, and creating a safe environment for teams to thrive. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the importance of understanding and communicating company values, the necessity of documentation and effective communication within teams, and the role of visualization in work processes. They emphasize creating safe spaces for team discussions, empowering teams through inclusivity, and the need for transformation at the team level rather than just implementing new processes. The conversation highlights the challenges leaders face in fostering a healthy team culture and the significance of ongoing dialogue and collaboration to improve team dynamics.

Takeaways
	•	Creating a humane workspace is essential for team success.
	•	Many problems in teams stem from poor communication.
	•	Positive culture leads to high-performing teams.
	•	Stress and tension can be indicators of team dysfunction.
	•	Empathy is crucial for understanding team dynamics.
	•	Team Angle helps identify misalignments within teams.
	•	Leaders often lack training for meaningful conversations.
	•	Engagement at all levels is necessary for success.
	•	Creating a shared language enhances team collaboration.
	•	Structured conversations can improve team dynamics. Understanding company values is crucial for alignment.
	•	Documentation is essential for effective communication.
	•	Visual representation of work processes aids understanding.
	•	Creating safe spaces encourages open dialogue.
	•	Inclusivity fosters team empowerment and motivation.
	•	Teams should be involved in the solution process.
	•	Transformation should focus on team dynamics, not just processes.
	•	Regular one-on-ones significantly increase team engagement.
	•	Leaders need to be aware of their team's challenges.
	•	Empathy and collaboration are key to overcoming obstacles.

Chapters

00:18 Introduction to a Humane Workspace
03:29 Foundations of Same Team Partners
06:22 The Importance of Communication in Teams
09:11 Identifying Healthy Team Dynamics
12:12 Cultural Differences in Team Interactions
15:25 Creating Safety in Team Environments
18:19 Understanding Team Angle
21:31 Implementing Team Angle for Improvement
31:26 Understanding Company Values and Principles
34:18 The Importance of Documentation and Communication
36:00 Visualizing Work Processes
40:08 Creating Safe Spaces for Team Conversations
44:13 Empowering Teams Through Inclusivity
46:19 Transforming Teams, Not Just Processes

You can find Same Team Partners, their Teamangle Diagnostic and the Teamangle Conversation Cards here: 
https://sameteampartners.com/

You can also find them on LinkedIn:
Brett Harned: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettharned/
Greg Storey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brilliantcrank/

Is Your Team Operating At Its' Full Potential? w/ Brett Harned & Greg Storey from Same Team Partners

his Spring at Agile Australia 2018, Martin Fowler, Chief Scientist at Thoughtworks and Agile Manifesto co-author gave a Keynote titled "The State of Agile Software in 2018". He recently published the text of his talk here. (If you refer video, you can find it on InfoQ.) His Keynote centered around 3 specific concerns with the current state of Agile, the first of which was The Agile Industrial Complex and imposing process on teams.

In this episode of SoundNotes, LeadingAgile CEO, Mike Cottmeyer shares his thoughts on the Agile Industrial Complex and some of the problems it can create. During the interview we dig into why the challenges come into play and what we can do to try and resolve them.

Contacting Mike
If you’d like to contact Mike you can reach him at:

LeadingAgile: https://www.leadingagile.com/guides/mike-cottmeyer/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cottmeyer/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mcottmeyer
Email: mike@leadingagile.com

Contacting Dave
If you’d like to contact Dave you can reach him at:

LeadingAgile: https://www.leadingagile.com/guides/dave-prior/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrsungo
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrsungo
Email: dave.prior@leadingagile.com
If you have a question you’d like to submit for an upcoming podcast, please send them to dave.prior@leadingagile.com

And if you're interested in taking one of our upcoming Certified ScrumMaster or Certified Scrum Product Owner classes, you can find all the details at https://www.leadingagile.com/our-gear/training/

The Agile Industrial Complex and Imposing Agile Practices w/ Mike Cottmeyer

One of the unfortunate challenges faced by those who have served as members of the armed forces is that once they have completed their service, it can be difficult figuring out how to translate that work experience in a way that is compelling to employers in technology. In this episode of SoundNotes, you’ll learn how LeadingAgile’s Jim Sutton was able to offer assistance to a veteran who recently completed his time in the Air Force and was struggling to figure out how to present his work experience in a way that made it relevant to potential employers. By taking the time to talk through his experience in serving the country, Jim was able to help him reframe his accomplishments during job interviews. If you know someone who has served and is struggling to find a gig in IT, or if you are in that situation yourself, what you’ll find in this podcast is a valuable case study explaining how to leverage experience in the service and present it in a compelling way. Those who have served have sacrificed a great deal for the rest of us and we owe it to them to take the time to help them find a path to a rewarding career. This interview provides tips on how you can take a step towards repaying the debt we owe them. Also - please make sure to listen all the way to the end of the podcast to hear how things turned out.

Contacting Jim Sutton

LeadingAgile: 
https://www.leadingagile.com/guides/jim-sutton/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-sutton-b17208/
Email: jim.sutton@leadingagile.comContacting 

Dave Prior

If you’d like to contact Dave you can reach him at:

LeadingAgile: https://www.leadingagile.com/guides/dave-prior/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrsungo

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrsungo

Email: dave.prior@leadingagile.com

If you have a question you’d like to submit for an upcoming podcast, please send them to dave.prior@leadingagile.com

And if you're interested in taking one of our upcoming Certified ScrumMaster or Certified Scrum Product Owner classes, you can find all the details at https://www.leadingagile.com/our-gear/training/

Being of Service to Those Who Have Served w/ Jim Sutton

One of the things a Project Manager and a ScrumMaster have in common is that at times, they are both called upon to act as a coach and act as a mentor. For anyone in a leadership role, creating clarity around the difference between the two can be challenging. And even for seasoned pros, knowing when to act as a mentor and when to act as a coach is not always easy. 

This podcast is about on mentoring and features Brandon Brown. Brandon has built a career that is deeply rooted in providing mentorship and serving others. His work focuses on creating, ensuring and sustaining safe places for young people to flourish so that they can, as he says, replace him. 

During the interview we dig into mentoring: what it is, how it is different from coaching, what it requires, and what the mentor and the mentee should expect from the relationship.

We also spend time during the beginning of the podcast discussing some of the work Brandon is currently doing around trauma for Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine. This is a subject we will be revisiting at a deeper level on an upcoming podcast. 

If you'd like to reach out to Brandon with follow up questions, here is how you can reach him:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brbphilly/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/b_pbs
AboutMe: https://about.me/brandonrbrown

The Art of Mentoring with Brandon Brown

A podcast about Agile and Project Management

Is Your Team Operating At Its' Full Potential? w/ Brett Harned & Greg Storey from Same Team Partners

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