Best Sander Dur Podcasts (2025)

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Escaping The Organisational Gravity Trap : Sander Dur 37:46

3d ago37:46

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Sander Dur is an author, a Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org, a Professional Trainer and Lead Product Consultant at Xebia, founder and podcast host at Mastering Agility, and a public speaker. He gained experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, and Leadership Consultant in many top-tier organizations, including Nike, GrandVision Latin America…

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Strategic Creativity with an Agile Mindset : Eleanor Winton 35:17

10d ago35:17

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On this episode, Sharon talks to Eleanor Winton. Eleanor is a foresight and innovation specialist whose career has spanned legal policy, money laundering investigations, innovation and future thinking. She designed, built and led KPMG’s Future Institute in the UK and has worked with the senior leadership teams of organisations spanning multiple sec…

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Fundamentals for Leaders to Build Resilient Organisations : Sohrab Salimi 41:26

17d ago41:26

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On this episode, Nisha Joshi talks to Sohrab Salimi. An entrepreneur by conviction, Sohrab has spent over 20 years helping leaders rethink how companies build products, empower teams, and adapt to a rapidly changing world. His mission: to turn agility into real business impact. As the founder and CEO of Scrum Academy and Agile Academy AG he works w…

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#131 Drawn to Agility: Creating Clarity with Every Line with Olina Glindevi and Ben Walder 52:54

18d ago52:54

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"If you're going to write about Agile, you better work Agile." In this special live episode, hosts Jim and Sander chat with Olina Glindevi and Ben Walder, the creative duo behind The Visual Agile Coach Playbook, at the ScanAgile 25 conference in Helsinki. They share the origin story of their book, their collaboration journey, and the power of visua…

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Governing Agility : Phil Gadzinski 41:33

24d ago41:33

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On this episode Sharon Williams speaks with Phil Gadzinski. As a global leader in governance transformation, Phil helps organisations evolve how they work—so they can thrive in complexity, deliver with purpose, and adapt at speed. With deep expertise in organisational design, Agile ways of working, and enterprise transformation, he partners with le…

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Unpack Your Goals, One Prompt at a Time : Joe Swan 32:14

1M ago32:14

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Joe Swan, the founder of Syntessera, an AI start-up focussed on harnessing it for helping society. His first product Unpack is designed to bring coaching and mentoring to everyone, everywhere at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods. With over 20 years in technology he's grown from being an engineer to a leader of large organisations. Joe c…

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#130 Slides, Science, and Shaping the Future: Building Brave Cultures from Playgrounds to Boardrooms 56:53

1M ago56:53

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"Let people twist, turn, and break your product a little — that's where the magic happens." In this special ScanAgile 25 edition, hosts Jim and Sander sit down with Linda Liukas — renowned author, educator, and playground designer — for a rich conversation about creativity, risk, resilience, and the future of learning and public spaces. Linda share…

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Building an AI Start Up : Rishi Wadhera 41:04

1M ago41:04

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Rishi is using AI, dedicated to revolutionising Clinical, Medical and Healthcare Productivity, saving people massive amounts of time, eliminating the mundane, and making work a happier place to be! He has lived and breathed the roles of CEO, Chief Product Officer, Transformation Lead, Product Manager, Solutions Architect and Developer, navigating t…

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#129 Building Resilience and Embracing Change: The Path to Agile Success with Tricia Broderick 56:55

1M ago56:55

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"Resilience isn’t about avoiding change; it’s about learning to thrive within it." Join us for a special live episode of the Mastering Agility Podcast, recorded at the ScanAgile Conference 2025! Our guest, Tricia Broderick, is a leadership expert, coach, and passionate advocate for building high-performing and resilient teams. In this insightful co…

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The Disruption Game Plan : Ruth Murray Webster 26:48

2M ago26:48

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Ruth's work helps clients to understand risk and disruption, design solutions and controls, deliver change and achieve their potential performance. She's an ace facilitator and qualified coach. She challenges thinking and seeks to stretch performance. During her conversation with Sharon they talk about the disruption game plan and how it's out to h…

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#128 Starry Nights and Soulless Office: Jim and Sander on Van Gogh, Corporate Dementors, and the Art of Mastery 58:43

2M ago58:43

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"I don’t like the phrase 'meet people where they are.' If you only do that, it’s too easy for everyone to settle. Instead, I try to meet them a half-step ahead—and take them on a field trip to what’s possible." In this episode, Jim and Sander talk about the pursuit of mastery, how to inspire growth, and why being too comfortable can kill progress. …

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Empathy and Beyond : Mandy Sunner 38:47

2M ago38:47

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Mandy Sunner is a passionate advocate for agile and lean principles, helping organisations unlock their full potential. With a blend of business acumen and deep IT expertise, she's driven by human-centred design and a commitment to continuous improvement. Mandy's mission is to foster high-performing teams by cultivating collaboration, innovation, a…

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Conflict in Tech Teams : Dileep Marway 35:54

2M ago35:54

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With over 18 years of technical expertise and strong commercial and operational skills, Dileep focuses on delivering measurable business results. He sets strategic vision and effectively communicates across all levels to build consensus and achieve corporate goals. As a leader, he cultivates teams based on trust, empowerment, and continuous learnin…

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#127 Rowing in the Same Direction: Strategic Agility with Co-Founder and CEO of Dragonboat Becky Flint 54:50

2M ago54:50

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"We don't do the thinking for you—we surface signals out of the noise." In this episode of Mastering Agility, Sander and Jim sit down with Becky Flint, CEO and Co-Founder of Dragon Boat, to discuss the importance of strategic agility and value-driven product management. Becky shares her journey from working at PayPal to founding Dragon Boat, a prod…

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Tammy Watchorn: The Change Ninja 27:40

2M ago27:40

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Tammy wrote the bestselling and business book awards finalist ‘The Change Ninja Handbook – an interactive ‘choose your own’ adventure’ for change. The follow up book in the series ‘The Change Ninja Returns’ delves deeper into big, unwanted and emotional change and how to move forwards when it all seems impossible. During her conversation with Sharo…

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#126 Agile: Alive and Evolving with Arie van Bennekum 37:00

2M ago37:00

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"When people say Agile is dead, most of them have never seen it really working." In this insightful episode, Sander sits down with Arie van Bennekum, one of the co-authors of the Agile Manifesto, to discuss the current state of Agile, common misconceptions, and the evolving nature of agile practices in modern organizations. Arie shares his thoughts…

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The Quiet Revolution in Leadership : Edmund Monk 44:40

2M ago44:40

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Edmund Monk is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of The Learning and Performance Institute (LPI), a global organisation transforming the learning and development (L&D) landscape. With over 25 years of experience in organisational learning, performance improvement, and professional development, he has focused on making learning more impactf…

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#125 From Pivotitis to Product Perfection: Fighting Product Diseases with Radhika Dutt 1:00:59

3M ago1:00:59

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In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Radhika Dutt, the mind behind Radical Product Thinking. Radhika challenges the conventional wisdom of product development, explaining why big, vague visions, shallow strategies, and blind iteration often lead teams astray. She introduces us to the Radical Product Thinking framework, which helps teams av…

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People Centric Change : Julie Hodges 26:43

3M ago26:43

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Julie is a Professor of Organisational Change at Durham University Business. Prior to joining academia she had 20 years of experience in the global business world, as a consultant, coach, and facilitator of change and transformation initiatives. She holds several prestigious credentials and knows how important human centric change is in the workpla…

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#124 Survival, Strength, and Saving Lives: Arjan Erkel on 607 Days in Captivity and Rescuing Girls from Exploitation 1:24:29

3M ago1:24:29

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In this gripping episode, Sander and Jim sit down with Arjan Erkel, who shares his harrowing experience of being kidnapped and held hostage for 607 days in Dagestan. Arjan walks us through the terrifying moment of his abduction, the psychological battles he faced in captivity, and the resilience that helped him survive. He also discusses his remark…

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Organising Agility: Jeff Anderson 38:33

3M ago38:33

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This episode features a deep dive with Jeff Anderson. Jeff partners with executives and organisations to build, motivate, and scale happy teams. Here's his bullet point fact file: CEO and founder of a boutique consultancy, Agile by Design Facilitated 30+ change initiatives over 2 decades Stood up the first agile consultancy of its kind in a Big 5 C…

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#123 Curiosity and Crust: What Sourdough Teaches About Agile with Tammy Gretz 59:42

3M ago59:42

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In this episode, Jim sits down with Tammy Gretz, an Agile and Design Thinking coach based in Central Ohio. They dive deep into the nuances of coaching, the value of curiosity and partnership, and how these concepts relate to agile methodologies and design thinking. They also touch on topics like personal growth, learning through experimentation, an…

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The Visual Coach : Olina and Ben 30:02

3M ago30:02

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Olina is driven by a passion for Agile methodologies and coaching leadership, she brings creativity, structure, and a focus on business value to every project. Ben is an experienced Change and Transformation Leader with a strong track record of delivery in the Financial Services industry - Banking, Asset Management and FinTech. Together they love t…

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Inner Kaizen for Agile Coaches : Ceri Newton-Sargunar 30:55

3M ago30:55

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Ceri is a brains-and-words nerd! She uses behavioural science and her background in strategic language and teaching to help technical leaders and teams learn more about what we think, what we say and how we think and say it... She's a big advocate for inner kaizen for agile coaches! Connect with Ceri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceri-newton-sarguna…

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The Athlete Mindset : Paula Naeff 28:53

4M ago28:53

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In this episode of The Delivery Space Podcast, mental performance coach Paula Naeff shares her journey from ballet to coaching high-performing athletes and entrepreneurs. She opens up about resilience, overcoming self-doubt, and the power of mental training. Packed with insights on mindset, success, and daily habits for growth—this is a must-listen…

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Roller Skating to Bold Leadership : Melissa Boggs 28:14

4M ago28:14

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Melissa Boggs is a keynote speaker with a deep love for creating connection through impactful events. She is most recognised for her talk, “From Cautious to Courageous: A Live Rollerskating Journey (that Will Move You!)”, a message she delivers through storytelling and roller-dance. She is host of the “Wild Hearts at Work'' podcast, an emcee, panel…

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#122 Anchors, Bold Moves, and Flies on Urinals: The Subtle Power of Behavioral Science with Phill Agnew 55:22

4M ago55:22

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💡 Description: In this thought-provoking episode of Mastering Agility, Jim and Marge sit down with Phil Agnew, host of the UK’s #1 marketing podcast, Nudge. Together, they explore the fascinating world of behavioral science, revealing how subtle nudges shape our decisions, from marketing campaigns to everyday life. Discover the psychology behind wh…

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Risk Management : Penny Pullan 25:22

4M ago25:22

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Penny works with individuals and groups who are grappling with virtual/hybrid situations or projects, or when they need to run crucial but difficult meetings/workshops. When they work with her, they find they collaborate better, communication becomes smoother, creativity is enhanced, competence is obvious, confidence flows and generally things impr…

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#121 Wise bees, optimized Learning and acceptable Discomfort: Mastering Agility Hosts and Ryan Brook Reflect on 2024 1:08:01

4M ago1:08:01

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In this reflective and inspiring year-end episode of Mastering Agility, hosts Sander Dur and Jim Sammons are joined by "Solving For Value" co-author and "evil twin" Ryan Brook, along with editor extraordinaire Marge Scheuerer, for a conversation about leadership, agility, and the ever-elusive definition of success. From personal growth in 2024 to t…

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#120 From Critique to Connection: The Path to Growth and Connection through feedback with James De Mulder 1:13:41

4M ago1:13:41

1:13:41

Description: In this episode, Sander and Jim dive deep into the art and science of feedback. Joined by James De Mulder, they explore the nuances of giving and receiving feedback, its role in personal and team growth, and the challenges that come with it. Learn how principles from Nonviolent Communication (NVC) can transform feedback into a powerful…

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Resilience in Motion : Richard Samela 30:14

4M ago30:14

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Richard Samela is a visionary product leader, sought-after speaker, motivator, and product consultant, as well as the creator of the AI Interview Coaching Tool—a ground breaking resource born from his personal journey of resilience. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Richard faced challenges that tested his confidence and adaptability. …

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AI in the Project Management Office : Lloyd Skinner 25:40

5M ago25:40

25:40

Lloyd is the Founder and CEO of greyfly.ai, an experienced AI in Project Management, international speaker and a non-executive director at 3 companies. For over 6 years he and his team have been investigating the use of AI in project management and developing a suite of Intelligent Project Predictions (IPP) tools. Connect with Lloyd: https://www.li…

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#119 Solving for Value with Ryan Brook and Sander Dur 1:01:46

5M ago1:01:46

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In this conversation, Jim talks to Sander, and Ryan about their book 'Solving for Value', exploring its motivations, tone, and the importance of authenticity and empathy in consultancy. They delve into the complexities of work relationships, the significance of critical thinking, and the shared struggles many face in their professional lives. The d…

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The Art of Storytelling for Product Managers : Jeff Callan 31:15

5M ago31:15

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Jeff Callan has a proven track record of taking innovative new ideas and building them into products. Over the past decade, he's generated 100’s of millions of dollars in new bottom line value for his employers and partners through a variety of cost savings, strategic partnerships and revenue growth activities. Most importantly, storytelling. Conne…

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Transformation - More Scars Than Medals : James Allen 25:02

6M ago25:02

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James Allen is empowering businesses to develop and deliver strategies that stimulate ambitious growth through international expansion, M&A, and launch of new products, services and customer propositions. He's driving large-scale transformation, having delivered £1.5BN in financial benefits to companies through major programmes of change to operati…

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The Art of Effective Storytelling : Jamie Mackenzie 41:39

6M ago41:39

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After years of many different personal and professional experiences, feedback from colleagues, customers, friends and family, Jamie believes that he has a very real superpower – storytelling with impact. His mission is to help unlock this superpower within other people, so that they too can enjoy the impact and the benefits that it will bring. Conn…

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#118 Agile Alchemy: Turning Refinement into Gold 30:27

6M ago30:27

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"Refinement is about gathering enough information to get started, not pre-cooking the entire task." In this episode of Mastering Agility, Jim and Sander explore the concept of Refinement in agile teams, discussing its purpose in creating shared understanding, adding details, and aligning on goals. Refinement isn’t about perfect planning but ensurin…

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Community in Leadership : Nicola Benjamin 36:52

6M ago36:52

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Nicola lives for that spark in the "aha moment" when people realise that their moment to succeed and achieve greatness is now.... she understands the value of leaders being able to build an authentic community organically and has some great tips to share. She has a different journey to most people, get ready to hear it! Connect with Nicola: https:/…

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#117 - Beyond Frameworks: Ambition, AI, and Agility - Part 2 41:11

6M ago41:11

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In this podcast episode, Jim and Sander discuss the final stages of Sander and Ryan Brooks's upcoming book, Solving for Value: A Journey of Ambition and Stupidity. Sander shares his excitement around the book's December 1st release and the launch event. The book, originally focused on Scrum, evolved to address broader challenges around creating val…

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Women in Leadership Roles : Mia Drennan 24:41

6M ago24:41

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For Mia Drennan, rejection was the nudge she needed to walk away from corporate stability to a build a business spanning four continents. This week on the delivery space podcast, Sharon and I had the privilege of speaking with Mia, founder of GLAS, a global leader in financial administration. Working directly with Mia, Sharon and I have both been i…

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Building High Performing Teams with the Help of Cognitive Science : Daniel Susser 37:58

7M ago37:58

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Daniel is a Delivery Coach based in London. He is interested in helping others to build intelligent teams by taking inspiration from cognitive science. He hosts the "Agile On The Mind" podcast and a blog where he explores these ideas along and with his star cast of guests. Daniel's Blog: https://agileonthemind.substack.com/ ************ Follow Nish…

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#117 - Beyond Frameworks: Ambition, AI, and Agility - Part 1 26:51

7M ago26:51

26:51

In this podcast episode, Jim and Sander discuss the final stages of Sander and Ryan Brooks's upcoming book, Solving for Value: A Journey of Ambition and Stupidity. Sander shares his excitement around the book's December 1st release and the launch event. The book, originally focused on Scrum, evolved to address broader challenges around creating val…

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The Impact of AI on Delivery Teams : Chris Alderson 32:55

7M ago32:55

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Chris is a know-it-all about generative AI and all of the tools around it. Chris helps teams build capabilities and systems which align them to strategic goals. He believes that growing in-house digital capabilities, with team's easily able to understand their purpose, enables businesses to achieve lasting impact and accelerate the delivery of prod…

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#116 Neurodiversity in Scrum Teams with Anita Kalmane-Boot - Part 2 40:00

7M ago40:00

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summary In this conversation, Sander Dur and Anita Kalmane-Boot explore the concept of neurodivergence, discussing its implications in personal and professional settings. They delve into the definitions of neurodiversity and neurodivergent conditions, share personal experiences, and highlight the importance of understanding and accommodating neurod…

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How Did Helen Become Kanban Queen? : Helen Meek 24:25

7M ago24:25

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How does being a "Kanban Queen" help Helen and everyone around her? Helen is an outgoing and driven coach and trainer who is passionate about working with Individuals, teams and organisations on their road to agility. Helen has worked with many varied organisations and teams in many different industries and brings this vast wealth of experience and…

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#116 Neurodiversity in Scrum Teams with Anita Kalmane-Boot - Part 1 28:17

7M ago28:17

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summary In this conversation, Sander Dur and Anita Kalmane-Boot explore the concept of neurodivergence, discussing its implications in personal and professional settings. They delve into the definitions of neurodiversity and neurodivergent conditions, share personal experiences, and highlight the importance of understanding and accommodating neurod…

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#115 Hosts against Humanity: A tale of Scrum, Smurfs & big decisions - Part 2 38:52

7M ago38:52

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This episode features an interview with the hosts of Mastering Agility who discuss their personal and professional journeys into Agile. Sander and Jim share how they transitioned into the Scrum Master role from various career paths. Both highlight the importance of adaptability, continuous learning, and servant leadership in their Agile work. Jim i…

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The Convergence, How AI is Going to Impact Agile Teams : Stuart Munton 34:25

7M ago34:25

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How will AI impact the world of business, and most importantly, your teams? Community and Curiosity are Stuart’s core values which have led him through his 20+ year digital career. Starting with pivotal Agile and Digital transformations for major players like ASDA / Walmart and the NHS, he became an agile advocate back in 2004. Connect with Stuart:…

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#115 Hosts against Humanity: A tale of Scrum, Smurfs & big decisions - Part 1 33:38

7M ago33:38

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This episode features an interview with the hosts of Mastering Agility who discuss their personal and professional journeys into Agile. Sander and Jim share how they transitioned into the Scrum Master role from various career paths. Both highlight the importance of adaptability, continuous learning, and servant leadership in their Agile work. Jim i…

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Shell Business Transformation : Shahzad and Niall 34:01

8M ago34:01

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Shahzad is a lead agile coach, he has over 14 years of experience in partnering with organisations to achieve business transformation and customer satisfaction. He holds the Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM) credentials, and he has extensive knowledge and skills in agile methodologies, training, mentoring, and an…

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