Additionally to the announced changes to the new episode release schedule (now you will get a new episode once every 2 weeks, instead of every week), I'm moving hosting of my podcasts audio files to my website - JoinAgile.com - and changing to a standard non-premium SoundCloud account. 

Listen to find out what it means to the podcast, and how the tracks will appear here on SoundCloud. 

Questions, issues, concerns are welcome here - podcast@joinagile.com

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PSA2 - Old Tracks Gone?

Efficient Facilitation became a core skill for Lean-Agile Practitioners in variety of Roles who want to stay competitive on the job Market. 

Understanding basic psychology of Group dynamics that a Facilitator has to deal with when making Groups of individuals discuss their burning topics, issues and concerns could be the differentiating factor between your success and failure in the Role you are trying to play. 

On this episode I start telling you about the Ground Rules of Efficient Facilitation that will hopefully lay the foundation for your self-improvement in the area of running group sessions like a Professional in future.

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Efficient Facilitation - Part 1 - Episode 31

Part 2 of the Efficient Facilitation Tips content will be revealed on this episode. We expand on what's been discussed in Part 1 and wrap up with a basic framework that would help you better prepare for virtually any group discussion or workshop that you might be facilitating as a professional.

Don't forget that the podcast is available on iTunes, and key episodes are also published on JoinAgile.com YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/JoinAgileTraining

Efficient Facilitation - Part 2 - Episode 32

Lean-Agile Practitioner Certification from JoinAgile.com is almost here. On this episode I use the opportunity to introduce the Test to you in more detail, providing reasoning behind it, and explaining why it should be relevant to you as a hiring or recruitment professional, as well as potential candidate for those Agile jobs advertised on the market.

Lean Agile Test and Certification - Episode 33

Estimation of User Stories and its purpose is a sensitive topic in Agile circles that we bring into discussion on this episode, responding to a question received from one of the listeners. Remind yourself why do we estimate work in the first place, and what actual value does it bring to the end Product that the Team is delivering... 

This and more on the Episode 34, please enjoy.

To Estimate Or Not To Estimate - Podcast Episode 34

Why are some Agile professionals claiming that Agile is Dead and Scrum is for Zombies only? Highly arguable and controversial topics that I thought would be worth discussing and helping you navigate around... Please enjoy and share with your colleagues who might also benefit from this.

Dead Agile and Zombie Scrum - Episode 35

*** VLOG audio quality warning and apologies! ****

Why did your Agile job interview fail? 

There could be numerous and very subjective reasons, but on this Vlog episode I'm trying to pin down a few most likely ones, as well as providing my professional coaching advice. 

Please enjoy and subscribe on SoundCloud or using iTunes feed to show your support that would tell me that you'd like more of similar content.

On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvtpfFlaFkY

Why your Agile Job Interview Failed - Episode 36

This quick episode introduces a simple analogy that will help you understand the difference between Agile and Scrum, and never mix those two concepts up again. 

Please check YouTube JoinAgile channel if you'd like some visuals with the audio:

https://www.youtube.com/c/JoinAgileTraining

Agile vs Scrum - Simple Analogy and Explanation

Lean Kanban is different from Agile Scrum even though both Agile Project Management and Delivery Methods serve a similar purpose of delivering value to the end User. Learn about all the key differences in this short and sweet episode! 

Check YouTube JoinAgile channel if you'd prefer a video version.

Kanban vs Scrum - Key Differences in 7 minutes

Career change is hard, and Agile job market remains competitive as ever. I'm here to help you with a few high level but actionable tips that will help you on this journey, should you seriously pursue a new Agile role. 

Check out the YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JoinAgileTraining) and links to my books on Amazon if you'd like more all-rounded information on the matter, and more content-rich updates, rather than just audio...

Agile Career Paths - How to change your job?

After a short break on SoundCloud (while iTunes Podcast feed kept updating - a random disruption that happened with no particular reason - my apologies everyone!) we are back with this weeks episode: 

WHAT IS LEAN LEADERSHIP? And why is it important to have one in your transforming organisation?

Let's discuss key Lean Thinking principles and the ways our Leaders should seek to adopt those, if they are truly to succeed as people taking their respective companies forward, into the competitive future we all have to deal with on the market.

Please enjoy, consider subscribing - iTunes link is safer! - and share with your friends.

https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/lean-and-mean-agile-podcast/id1269551866

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What is Lean Leadership - Episode 44

This week I'm back with a PSA Episode to tell you about the Latest and Greatest that's been happening behind the scenes at JoinAgile - our launch of Skills Testing Portal, what it is about, and more.

JoinAgile Skills Testing Portal Launch - The PSA Episode

After a long break in episodes we are back with the topic of Agile Recruitment Woes: the state of Agile Job Market and evident need for professional recruiters to evolve, exploring new Candidate Skills Test Automation methods that now become emergent on the market. 

CONSIDER SUBSCRIBING if you are not already, as your support and interest mean a lot to this self-funded initiative.

The podcast is also available on iTunes and the other most common podcast RSS feeds.

http://JoinAgile.com

Episode 46 - Agile Recruitment Needs To Evolve

Public Service Announcement that this feed will be suspended until further notice and the balance of my creative efforts will be focused on YouTube channel development.
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