Definitely, Maybe Agile
Adopting new ways of working like Agile and DevOps often falters further up the organization. Even in smaller organizations, it can be hard to get right. In this podcast, we are discussing the art and science of definitely, maybe achieving business agility in your organization.
Episodes
154 episodes since 2021
Ep. 153: Nike's $25 Billion Blunder: A tale of misusing data
In this episode of the Definitely, Maybe Agile podcast, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock discuss a fascinating case study of Nike's digital transformation gone awry, resulting in a $25 billion loss and 32% market share decline over three years...
September 18, 2024
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19:55
Ep. 153: How work with audit in an agile environment
In this episode of Definitely Maybe Agile, hosts Peter Maddison and David Sharrock dive into the challenging world of agile practices in regulated environments. They explore the tension between modern agile methodologies and traditional audit r...
September 04, 2024
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24:03
Ep. 152: Why Your Productivity Push Might Be Backfiring
In this thought-provoking episode of Definitely Maybe Agile, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock dive into the complex relationship between quality, productivity, and organizational culture. They explore how external market pressures and a focus ...
August 28, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 152
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18:33
Ep. 151: Rethinking How We Measure Developer Experience
In this episode of Definitely Maybe Agile, hosts Peter Maddison and David Sharrock dive into the complex world of developer experience and its impact on organizational productivity. They explore the various methods of measuring developer experi...
August 21, 2024
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20:18
Ep. 150: Tailoring Your Message for Maximum Impact
In this episode of "Definitely Maybe Agile," hosts Peter Maddison and David Sharrock dive deep into the critical skill of understanding and communicating with customers. They explore common pitfalls in messaging, the importance of tailoring com...
August 14, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 150
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13:06
Ep. 149: Transforming Leadership for Remote and Hybrid Teams with Kate Megaw
In this episode of the Definitely, Maybe Agile podcast, hosts Peter Maddison and Dave Sharrock are joined by special guest Kate Megaw to explore the evolving landscape of leadership in the age of remote and hybrid work. The trio delves into the...
August 07, 2024
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31:20
Ep. 148: The Definition of Done
In this episode of Definitely Maybe Agile, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock dive into the often misunderstood concept of "Definition of Done" and its crucial role in measuring and maintaining quality in agile teams. They explore how this simpl...
August 01, 2024
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12:24
Ep. 147: Emotional and Rational Decision-Making in Organizations
In this episode of Definitely Maybe Agile, hosts Peter Maddison and David Sharrock explore the complex dynamics between rational and emotional decision-making in organizations, particularly when implementing new ways of working at scale. They d...
July 24, 2024
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14:59
Ep. 146: The Role of Agile Coaches in Modern Organizations
In this episode of Definitely, Maybe Agile, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock explore the role of agile coaches in organizations. They discuss the evolution of coaching in business, drawing parallels with sports coaching, and examine the value ...
July 18, 2024
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18:09
Ep. 145: How to get unstuck
In this podcast episode, Peter and Dave discuss strategies for overcoming procrastination and getting started on important tasks. They explore various factors that contribute to procrastination, including energy levels, prioritization, and the ...
July 10, 2024
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19:54
Ep. 144: Building a Solid Business Case for Agile Transformation
In this episode of Definitely, Maybe Agile, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock explore the critical aspects of creating a compelling business case for agile transformation. They discuss the importance of understanding an organization's current s...
July 04, 2024
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18:24
Ep. 143: The perils of assigning work to individuals within teams
In this episode, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock explore the nuanced topic of assigning user stories to individual team members. They discuss the pros and cons of this practice, discussing when it might be appropriate and when it could potent...
June 26, 2024
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20:58
Ep. 142: Organizational Design for Agile
In this podcast episode, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock discuss the concept of designing an organization for continuous learning and improvement. They explore the leadership mindset and behaviors required to foster an environment that values...
June 19, 2024
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16:21
Ep. 141: When Not to Use Scrum
In this episode, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock discuss when not to use Scrum, the popular agile framework for software development. They explore scenarios where Scrum may not be the best fit, such as when an organization is resistant to cha...
June 12, 2024
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15:14
Ep. 140: Hybrid Agile
In this episode, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock tackle the often polarizing topic of "hybrid" agile approaches.They break down why mindlessly blending practices like waterfall and agile is rarely the solution, as it creates an unsatisfac...
June 05, 2024
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15:30
Ep. 139: Redefining Accountability
In this episode, Peter and Dave explore the complexities of accountability and leadership in organizations. They delve into how systems can often constrain agency and foster "learned helplessness," even when leaders claim to have an open-door p...
May 30, 2024
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21:40
Ep. 138: Agile and Organizational Change Management
In this episode, Peter and David dive into the complexities of organizational change, exploring how agile transformations sometimes discard valuable lessons from past change management practices. They discuss blending systems thinking, behavior...
May 22, 2024
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17:54
Ep. 137: How to find the perfect PO
In this episode, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock discuss the qualities to look for when recruiting and selecting the perfect Product Owner (PO). They delve into the nuances between a Product Owner and a Product Manager role, emphasizing the i...
May 15, 2024
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21:32
Ep. 136: Establishing Threat Modeling Practices in your SDLC
In this episode, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock discuss how to integrate threat modeling into the secure development lifecycle (SDLC) at scale. They cover the importance of shifting security practices left, and how to establish communication...
May 08, 2024
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17:37
Ep. 135: Leadership and Change with Melissa Boggs
In this episode, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock are joined by Melissa Boggs, a leadership coach, consultant, and keynote speaker for Agile 2024. They discuss Melissa's experience as the co-CEO and chief scrum master of Scrum Alliance during ...
May 01, 2024
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35:12
Ep. 134: Estimation
In this episode, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock discuss the complexities and misconceptions surrounding estimation in software development and agile project management. They explore the differences between bottom-up and top-down estimation a...
April 24, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 134
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24:17
Ep. 133: Why is developer experience so complex?
Unlock the secrets to a thriving developer experience as we dissect the critical balance between productivity and fulfillment in the tech world. Prepare to have your perspective on developer metrics as we dive deep into the implications of AI a...
April 17, 2024
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15:13
Ep. 132: Embedding change management in your digital transformation
In this episode, Peter and Dave discuss the importance of effective organizational change management in digital transformations. They highlight that simply implementing new processes and systems is not enough - organizations must also carefully...
April 10, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 132
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13:45
Ep.131: Building Habits, Not Just Hitting Targets
In this episode, Peter and Dave discuss the importance of building robust systems and processes to achieve goals, drawing insights from the book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear. They explore the notion that simply setting objectives is not enoug...
April 03, 2024
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15:47
Ep. 130: Secrets of Successful Agile Teams
How do you know you have a great agile team? This episode reveals the secret sauce that makes high-performing Agile teams tick. From the power of predictable delivery to the pursuit of relentless quality, we dissect the various elements that co...
March 27, 2024
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12:04