Alla is the CEO of SPOKE & WHEEL, a culture design & people development company that builds cultures of safety.

She is a culture designer & author who has incorporated her design background with the principles of neuroscience, positive psychology, and relationship research to offer the most customized and compassionate cultural solutions available. In this episode, Alla and I discuss the merits of culture design in aiding organizations through digital transformations.


Book: A Culture of Safety
Instagram: @culture_of_safety
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allaweinberg/


Music by TimTaj: https:/timtaj.com
Modern Technologies by TimTaj: https:/timtaj.com

Episode 2 - Human - Body Centered Change

Gina Chang, AIA, EDAC, is a Principal at CO Architects, based in Los Angeles. A healthcare architect and medical planner who has successfully led large teams through ambitious project goals for more than 20 years, Gina believes that a deep understanding of the client’s mission and culture is the key for successful healthcare facilities. She is an advocate for evidence-based design and biophilic design, and sees each project as an opportunity to create a unique environment for healing and wellness. Gina joined CO Architects in 2007 as a medical planner and project coordinator for the Palomar Medical Center project. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley, and is EDAC certified.

https://coarchitects.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/co-architects/
https://www.instagram.com/coarchitects/
https://www.facebook.com/COArchitects
https://x.com/COArchitectsLA


Gina Chang, AIA, EDAC; Principal, CO Architects

Shift: From Product To People: A Novel About Product Development, and Shifting to People To Achieve a Holistic Agile Transformation is a new book written by Michael Dougherty and Pete Oliver-Krueger that focuses on shifting the Agile mindset away from a product-centric approach and towards a more a people-centric one. This interview centers around the need for collaboration, the impact of AI on Agile practices, and the significance of creating a humane work environment. The authors also highlight the role of mentorship in personal growth and the future of work in an AI-driven landscape. They also share some of the challenges they faced during the four and a half years of writing the book, the narrative style that allows for multiple perspectives, and the importance of real-life experiences in connecting with readers. 

If you'd prefer the video version of this podcast, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/lf_f_JdTWvM

The Book
Shift: From Product to People https://www.amazon.com/Shift-Development-Shifting-Holistic-Transformation/dp/B0D89NT9RD

Contacting the Authors
Michael Dougherty https://www.linkedin.com/in/agilemichaeldougherty/
Pete Oliver-Krueger https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteok/


Chapters
00:18 Introduction to the Authors and Their Journey
03:17 The Motivation Behind Writing the Book
06:15 Exploring the Narrative Style and Structure
09:21 The Importance of Realistic Coaching
12:13 Chapter Highlights and Key Themes
15:11 The Concept of Collaborative Budgeting
18:19 The Three Waves of Agile
21:12 Humanizing Agile Practices
24:12 The Future of Agile and Leadership Perspectives
27:26 Navigating the Agile Doom Loop
30:19 Crisis as an Opportunity for Change
32:38 The Evolution of Agile Frameworks
34:34 AI's Impact on Agile Practices
41:17 The Human Element in Agile Coaching

Shifting from Product to People: A New Agile Perspective w/ Pete Oliver-Krueger & Michael Dougherty

The Limina Podcast is dedicated to discussions on human-centered digital transformation. Each episode features guest speakers who talk about various approaches, methods, and areas of expertise to ensure successful digital transformation for enterprise organizations, their employees, and their customers.

A podcast about Agile and Project Management

The Health Design Podcast brought to you by the Journal of Health Design(www.journalofhealthdesign.com). Features interviews with the world's leading health design experts including clinicians, designers, patients, authors and researchers. Better health by design.

New tracks tagged #Human-Centered Design