Arguing Agile Podcast

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We're arguing about agile so that you don't have to! 

We seek to better prepare you to deal with real-life challenges by presenting both sides of the real arguments you will encounter in your professional career.

On this podcast, working professionals explore topics and learnings from their experiences and share the stories of Agilists at all stages of their careers. We seek to do so while maintaining an unbiased position from any financial interest.

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AA174 - From QA Intern to CEO: Lenar's Career Journey

Jul 24 2024 39 mins  
In this episode of the Arguing Agile podcast we welcome Lenar Mukhamadiev!Lenar shares his fascinating career path from starting as a QA intern at age 20 to founding his own software development company, iDelsoft: https://idelsoft.com Lenar discusses the challenges of being an entrepreneur, the importance of embracing failure as learning opportunities, his thoughts on the future of

AA173 - Product Manager Specializations: Pros, Cons & Navigating Your Career Path

Jul 17 2024 35 mins  
In this episode of the Arguing Agile podcast, Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel and Product Manager Brian Orlando explore the trend of product management specializations. We discuss the various types of specializations emerging, the factors driving this trend, and the pros and cons for both product managers and organizations. We also share practical advice on how to naviga

AA172 - Review of "Transformed" by Marty Cagan

Jul 10 2024 56 mins  
In this episode of the Arguing Agile podcast, Software Development Expert Ed Martin joins Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel and Product Manager Brian Orlando as they review Marty Cagan's latest book "Transformed." Listen as we discuss takeaways, critique, and commentary, including:The evolving roles of product leaders and agile coaches Product discovery and the tech lead's

AA171 - The Shadow Backlog: How Invisible Work Derails Your Teams

Jul 03 2024 49 mins  
In this episode of Arguing Agile, Brian and Om dive into the seedy reality of the "shadow backlog." Defined as all the hidden work and side projects that don't make it into the "official" backlog, shadow backlog items end up consuming significant time and effort from development teams. From personal passion projects to break fixes to exploratory work, we discuss the many forms the

AA170 - How to Prioritize Individuals & Interactions (Over Processes & Tools), with Yadi Caro

Jun 26 2024 46 mins  
The first value expressed in the Manifesto for Agile Software Development is "Individuals and interactions over processes and tools."In this episode of Arguing Agile we are joined by Yadi Caro, host of the Hardcore Soft Skills Podcast for an exploration of practical and actionable ways to put people over processes and tools. Listen as we discuss how to build empathy, facilitate eff

AA169 - Product Demos Gone Wild

Jun 19 2024 46 mins  
...and other tips to Avoid Embarrassment & Improve Your Presentation SkillsIn this episode of the Arguing Agile podcast, Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel share hilarious product demo disaster stories and provide actionable tips to help you avoid embarrassing mishaps during your next demo. Listen to this podcast if you'd like to learn

AA168 - Why Asking for Help is Critical for Success

Jun 12 2024 45 mins  
In this episode of the Arguing Agile podcast, Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel explore the importance of asking for help across various roles, including developers, testers, UI/UX designers, managers and executives. The podcast explores the common reasons people avoid seeking help, such as ego, fear of appearing weak or incompetent, and c

AA167 - How to Manage Products & Services Together in Your Business

Jun 05 2024 62 mins  
Many companies offer both products and services to their customers, but struggle with how to effectively manage and organize these two sides of the business. In this episode of the Arguing Agile podcast, Product Manager Brian Orlando and Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel dive deep into the challenges and opportunities that come with delivering products and services togethe

AA166 - The Perils of "Just Build It": Why User Validation Matters

May 31 2024 38 mins  
In this episode of the Arguing Agile podcast, Brian and Om discuss the risks of bypassing user validation and prototyping in favor of quickly building and releasing features. They explore the potential pitfalls, including lack of alignment with user needs, rework, low feature adoption, and damage to company reputation.Learn why investing time upfront in user research, wireframes an

AA165 - Escaping the Feature Factory

May 22 2024 42 mins  
We've titled this podcast: "Escaping the Feature Factory," or Unlearn Bad Habits and Advance Your Career!If you're a developer, product manager, or in another tech role and feel stuck in the "feature factory" mindset, this podcast episode is for you. We discuss the key skills and mindset shifts needed to break out of the feature factory and advance your career in a more modern, col