AI and Agile in Federally Regulated Robotics Prototyping

🎥 Watch now: <a href="https://youtu.be/yBw6bnP8YV0">https://youtu.be/yBw6bnP8YV0</a>   Today, we are honored to have Captain Jon Haase on the podcast. Captain Jon Haase is a Navy Program Manager at the Navy Expeditionary Missions Program Office (or PMS 408) in NAVSEA and actively promotes AI readiness and innovation within the defense sector.</p> In this episode, host Bill Raymond and Captain Jon Haase explore integrating AI and Agile methodologies to tackle the unique challenges in highly regulated federal government environments. They share real-world applications, touching on the latest trends in defense robotics and how AI  technologies, field testing, and agility improve mission success rates.</p>  </p> In this podcast, you will learn the following:  </p> ✅ How AI can enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency  </p> ✅ The impact of Agile methodologies in defense robotics projects  </p> ✅ Navigating the challenges of working in regulated government environments  </p> 🎉 How combining AI and Agile drives innovation in military robotics

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Pivoting with Purpose: Navigating Successful Business Pivots

🎥 Watch now: https://youtu.be/XUv3SHoXgK0   Bill Raymond chats with Vazgen Tadevosyan and Edik Baghdasaryan about their bold move from running a consulting firm to developing their gaming product. This episode is a masterclass in navigating significant business shifts without losing focus. Vazgen and Edik dive deep into their journey, sharing the lessons learned from balancing consulting services with product development. From overcoming technical challenges to keeping their team motivated, they provide actionable insights for anyone considering a similar pivot or looking to succeed in a highly competitive industry. ✅ Discover the challenges of scaling and the importance of domain-specific expertise ✅ Learn how to maintain client trust while pivoting your business ✅ Hear how they tackled team dynamics and flexibility during their transition 🎉 Get inspired by their passion for gaming and how it fueled their new venture

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Objective-driven Agility

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Living with complexity and exploring the Cynefin framework

🎥 Watch Now:    🌪️ Living with complexity and an exploration of the Cynefin framework Douglas Squirrel, author of Agile Conversations, joins Bill Raymond on the Agile in Action podcast. Douglas discusses the misconceptions around agility in tech teams and the importance of experimentation in complex environments. Bill and Douglas discuss the benefits of rapid experimentation, handling complexity and chaos, and avoiding common pitfalls in software development. In this podcast, you will learn the following: ✅ The Cynefin framework for managing complexity ✅ The importance of experimentation in software teams ✅ How to avoid common development pitfalls 🎉 Strategies to make tech teams more profitable

00:34:52

Avoid traps along the value trail

🎥 Watch now: <a href="https://youtu.be/N9u-dsvOhSU">https://youtu.be/N9u-dsvOhSU</a></p> Are you feeling trapped because your product is not delivering value?</p> Guest David Pereira shares how to untrap your team by prioritizing customer needs and behaviors over backlog grooming, focusing on adding value.</p> David and Bill will equip you with practical, actionable tips and strategies. You’ll learn how to measure the value delivered by a product or feature and why having honest conversations with customers is crucial to gaining a deeper understanding of their needs. Untrapping your product teams and creating products that deliver value will become a tangible goal.</p> In this podcast, you will learn:</p> ✅ How to understand customer needs and behaviors</p>  </p> ✅ Strategies for prioritizing features</p>  </p> ✅ The importance of incremental change over perfection</p>  </p> 🚀 Untrap your product teams to re-focus on value</p>  </p> For this podcast's transcript, to reach David, and much more, visit the Agile in Action website:</p>  </p> https://agileinaction.com</p>

00:28:26

Scaling AI Product Teams

🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gw4zl-cYiao</p>  </p> 🤔 Running an AI project? Be prepared to think a little differently.</p>  </p> Bill Raymond interviews Paolo Sammicheli, author of Scrum in AI. They discuss the unique differences between typical software development and AI product teams. Paolo shares insights on building AI models, the importance of diverse skills in AI teams, challenges in data preparation, the role of product ownership in AI projects, and using Scrum patterns for scaling effectively.</p>  </p> In this podcast, you will learn the following:</p> ✅ The difference between software and AI teams</p>  </p> ✅ The importance of subject matter expertise in AI teams</p>  </p> ✅ The cross-functional nature of AI teams</p>  </p> 🎉 How to effectively scale and manage Scrum AI teams</p>  </p> To contact Paolo, access transcripts, and much more, visit: </p> https://agileinaction.com/agile-in-action-podcast/2024/04/30/scaling-ai-product-teams.html</p>

00:28:31

Can Agile Transform Non-Software Teams Too?

🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FoTL1KKyRws</p> Gil Broza shares how Non-software teams can use agile principles to transform how they deliver customer value.</p> In this podcast, you will learn the following:</p> ✅ How Agile principles apply to non-software teams</p> ✅ Common challenges and solutions for implementing Agile outside of tech</p> ✅ Strategies for fostering an Agile mindset in any team</p> 🎉 The transformative power of Agile for team dynamics and project management</p> Use the following link to receive a free chapter of Gil's book, contact Gil, read the transcription, and much more:</p> https://agileinaction.com/agile-in-action-podcast/2024/04/16/can-agile-transform-non-software-teams-too.html</p>

00:29:43

Avoid the "Undocumented Pipes" problem by slicing your work

🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pQk7wUP4k-U</p> Today, Anton Skornyakov, Certified Scrum Trainer, co-founder, and managing director of Agile.coach, will help you navigate the complexities of delivering value in your projects, regardless of the industry. In this episode, Anton and Bill Raymond dive into the art of slicing work into manageable pieces to deliver immediate value. Drawing from diverse examples like software development, house renovation, and public housing projects, we explore how agile principles can be applied in various contexts to enhance adaptability, risk management, and prioritization. In this podcast, you will learn the following: ✅ The importance of breaking down work into smaller, value-delivering pieces. ✅ Strategies for prioritizing tasks to address risks and uncertainties. 🎉 How to apply agile `principles beyond software development to achieve continuous improvement. 🍕 Slice up your project to deliver more value! 🎯 Today, Anton Skornyakov, Certified Scrum Trainer, co-founder, and managing director of Agile.coach, will help you navigate the complexities of delivering value in your projects, regardless of the industry. In this episode, Anton and Bill Raymond dive into the art of slicing work into manageable pieces to deliver immediate value. Drawing from diverse examples like software development, house renovation, and public housing projects, we explore how agile principles can be applied in various contexts to enhance adaptability, risk management, and prioritization. In this podcast, you will learn the following: ✅ The importance of breaking down work into smaller, value-delivering pieces. ✅ Strategies for prioritizing tasks to address risks and uncertainties. 🎉 How to apply agile `principles beyond software development to achieve continuous improvement.

00:36:52

In retrospect, this [Scrum] event should have been fun

🎥 Watch on YouTube:</p> https://youtu.be/WZZ7xCR-g0I</p> Today, Paulo Caroli, an author, speaker, and advisor at Thoughtworks, shares the transformative power of retrospectives in fostering continuous improvement within agile teams. Learn how retrospectives are the cornerstone for continuous improvement, enabling teams to reflect, learn, and grow. 🌱 In this podcast, you will learn: ✅ The role of retrospectives in identifying and addressing team issues ✅ How to design and structure great retrospectives 🚀 Practical strategies for improving team morale and collaboration through retrospectives

00:34:45

🎯 Truth over artificial harmony

🎥 Watch now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eAViv1Q873Q</p>  </p> With James Murphy, Founder of Afterburner and Managing Partner at Afterburner Capital</p>  </p> 🎙️ How can fighter pilot strategies change the way we deliver success?</p>  </p> In today's podcast, James Murphy, a former fighter pilot turned entrepreneur, shares his journey from the cockpit to the boardroom. Discover how the concept of debriefs, derived from the military and part of Flawless Execution, transforms businesses to increase value.</p> Murph shares the critical role of debriefs in achieving success, emphasizing its power as a tool for continuous improvement and strategic alignment. Through real-world stories, Murph and Bill share how debriefs foster a culture of truth, accountability, and growth. </p> In this podcast, you will learn the following:</p> 🎉 The importance of a nameless, rankless debrief that uncovers the truth and drives team performance</p>  </p> 🏆 How debriefs turned around the Giants (a U.S. football team) to win the Super Bowl</p>  </p> ✅ The significance of debriefing in avoiding task saturation and enhancing team performance</p>  </p> ✅ How debriefs can facilitate adaptive learning, enabling teams to pivot and improve strategies based on real-world outcomes quickly</p>  </p>

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