Shift: From Product to People - A Conversation on Agile Evolution

In this special episode, host Andy Cleff breaks explosive news about the Agile Uprising's hostile takeover of the entire agile establishment. Listen as he reveals how the community-driven coalition has acquired PMI, Agile Alliance, ISO, and Scrum.org in one fell swoop—and why their surprise acquisition of Cologuard might be the most disruptive move of all. Learn about the immediate changes to certification processes, the dramatic condensing of the Scrum Guide, and the coalition's "more than generous offer" to Scaled Agile. This episode will leave you either cheering for the revolution or checking your calendar.. how close to the 91st day of the year are we? The agile world will never be the same... or will it? About the Agile Uprising If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review, a rating, or leave comments on iTunes, Stitcher or your podcasting platform of choice. It really helps others find us. Much thanks to the artist Krebs from Machine Man Records who provided us our outro music free-of-charge! If you like what you heard, check out these links to find more music you might enjoy! If you'd like to join the discussion and share your stories, please jump into the fray at our Discord Server! We at the Agile Uprising are committed to being totally free. However, if you'd like to contribute and help us defray hosting and production costs we do have a Patreon. Who knows, you might even get some surprises in the mail! Sound Effects and Image Credits Ch-Ching.wav by hgernhardt -- https://freesound.org/s/402651/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Paper Shredder by aunrea -- https://freesound.org/s/495666/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Aha Agreement by kanyonwyvern -- https://freesound.org/s/713754/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 FX dramatic music.wav by v0idation -- https://freesound.org/s/115139/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Applause, huge, thunderous by peridactyloptrix -- https://freesound.org/s/196094/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 record scratch.wav by luffy -- https://freesound.org/s/3536/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Ba-Dum-Tish#1.wav by Timbre -- https://freesound.org/s/84427/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Ba-da-dum.wav by Simon_Lacelle -- https://freesound.org/s/37215/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Beep warning by SamsterBirdies -- https://freesound.org/s/467882/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 another magic wand spell tinkle.flac by Timbre -- https://freesound.org/s/221683/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 another magic wand spell tinkle.flac by Timbre -- https://freesound.org/s/221683/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Generic Interior Walla by brunoboselli -- https://freesound.org/s/757318/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 wah wah sad trombone.wav by kirbydx -- https://freesound.org/s/175409/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Party Pack, Balloons, Deflate, Moderate, 03-02.wav by InspectorJ -- https://freesound.org/s/484269/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 STORYENDING_02.wav by phantastonia -- https://freesound.org/s/617068/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 15.wav by adcbicycle -- https://freesound.org/s/13824/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 34-muchos papeles moviendose.wav by Tomycatts -- https://freesound.org/s/429340/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Human laughing - Various.wav by ThisIsMiniMe -- https://freesound.org/s/327396/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 FX wait 1.wav by v0idation -- https://freesound.org/s/115143/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Opening A Curtain.wav by EmilZendera98 -- https://freesound.org/s/446046/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 TaDa!.aif by jimhancock -- https://freesound.org/s/256128/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Megaphone via Freepik.com

Remember when letting people choose their own teams seemed completely radical? (I sure do!) A decade ago, Sandy Mamoli and David Mole pioneered "self-selection" at Trade Me in New Zealand, sparking a movement that would challenge conventional wisdom about team formation. In this reunion episode, we dive deep into their journey from initial experiment to proven practice. Drawing on a decade of experience across industries, cultures, and continents, Sandy and David share how self-selection has evolved to meet modern workplace challenges. What you'll learn: Why trust, ownership, and vision are the three rivers that power successful self-selection How the practice adapted from in-person to remote/hybrid environments What traditional banks and cutting-edge startups have in common when it comes to team formation Where self-selection is headed in an era of AI and fluid team structures Practical steps to start your own self-selection journey Whether you're a seasoned agilist or new to the concept, this episode offers fresh insights into how organizations thrive when people choose their teams. (And yes, we'll answer that burning question: "But what if people make the wrong choice?") Learn More Articles, videos, quick start guides, case studies, and more on Self Selection About Nomad8, a restless group of passionate people with complementary skills and a shared belief in continuous improvement. Related stuff: 2017 Podcast: Creating Great Teams via Self Selection Dynamic Reteaming Podcast with Heidi Helfand Book: Dynamic Reteaming Teaming: How Organizations Learn, Innovate and Compete in the Knowledge Economy by Amy Edmonson Team Topologies Podcast 2021 Book 2019 About the Agile Uprising If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review, a rating, or leave comments on iTunes, Stitcher or your podcasting platform of choice. It really helps others find us. Much thanks to the artist Krebs from Machine Man Records who provided us our outro music free-of-charge! If you like what you heard, check out these links to find more music you might enjoy! If you'd like to join the discussion and share your stories, please jump into the fray at our Discord Server! We at the Agile Uprising are committed to being totally free. However, if you'd like to contribute and help us defray hosting and production costs we do have a Patreon. Who knows, you might even get some surprises in the mail!

In this Agile Uprising pod, co-hosts Andy Cleff and Adrew Leff conclude a trilogy with Gene Gendel by examining why organizational design must be the foundation for sustainable agility. Drawing on his experience as a transformation agent, Gene challenges the common approach of starting with mindset change and explains why structural changes must come first. The discussion brings together insights from the previous episodes about HR policies, financial structures, and product orientation to provide leaders with practical guidance for creating an environment where agility can truly flourish. Beyond Agile Theatre Series Contact Info LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ggnyc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gg_nyc72 Website: https://www.keystepstosuccess.com/ Meetup Community (main): https://www.meetup.com/large-scale-scrum-less-in-nyc/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCij4lyGvOFaDpb2BZ-Li1Dw Related shows: How About We Talk About the Rising Tide of Organizational Debt (2023) The Myth of the Annual Performance Review with Esther Derby (2021) BOSSA nova with Jutta Eckstein and John Buck (2019) The ToC-aissance Episode 3: Throughput Accounting and ToC budgeting with Graham Scott (2021) Dynamic Reteaming 2020 with Heidi Helfand About the Agile Uprising If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review, a rating, or leave comments on iTunes, Stitcher or your podcasting platform of choice. It really helps others find us. Much thanks to the artist Krebs from Machine Man Records who provided us our outro music free-of-charge! If you like what you heard, check out these links to find more music you might enjoy! If you'd like to join the discussion and share your stories, please jump into the fray at our Discord Server! We at the Agile Uprising are committed to being totally free. However, if you'd like to contribute and help us defray hosting and production costs we do have a Patreon. Who knows, you might even get some surprises in the mail! Related Visuals

One of the hardest decisions we make as professionals is knowing when it's time to leave a job. This week we sit down to compare notes on how we make our decisions, and what references or heuristics we use to help ensure we're making the right choice. Enjoy!

In this episode of the Agile Uprising podcast, host Andy Cleff chats with Simon Holzapfel about how humans organized and learned together before industrial-age practices disrupted our natural patterns. Through examples from anthropology, biology, and neuroscience, they explore what ancient societies and our own biology can teach us about effective collaboration at scale. The conversation challenges common assumptions about organizational hierarchy and control, suggesting that agile principles aren't new inventions, but rather a rediscovery of how humans naturally work and learn together. For leaders and change agents, this episode offers practical steps toward creating organizations that work with, rather than against, human nature. Contact Info https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-holzapfel-99081b24/ crowboxpartners.com/ L-eaf lab Related shows: Agile in Education: Getting the Groove Back Agile in Education: Going with the Flow - In Pursuit of More Adaptive Ways of Working The Triune Brain: Myth or Fact? Virtues for the Change Journey: Episode 2: Resilience - Rising Above Sociocracy-related Agile Uprising Podcasts Beyond Agile: Cooperative Ventures with Matt Barcomb Manifesto Author Series Read More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nebelivka_(archaeological_site) Dawn of Everything Guns Germs and Steel Sand Talk About the Agile Uprising If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review, a rating, or leave comments on iTunes, Stitcher or your podcasting platform of choice. It really helps others find us. Much thanks to the artist Krebs from Machine Man Records who provided us our outro music free-of-charge! If you like what you heard, check out these links to find more music you might enjoy! If you'd like to join the discussion and share your stories, please jump into the fray at our Discord Server! We at the Agile Uprising are committed to being totally free. However, if you'd like to contribute and help us defray hosting and production costs we do have a Patreon. Who knows, you might even get some surprises in the mail!