Agile Community Network

Mar 30 2025 91 ep. 48 mins 268
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Do you need assistance with your Agile adoption? Or would you like to share what worked or didn’t work during your adoption process in your own company? If so, we invite you to participate in the Agile Community Network. The ACN Podcast is recorded monthly at our live events. If you want to join that event, please visit acnpodcast.org to register. Help support the show by becoming an ACN supporting member or sponsor today! 

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Creating Flow

Mar 30 2025 47 mins  
Give Us Feedback In episode 99 of the ACN podcast, we explore the concept of “flow” and why it’s more than just a buzzword. We explore how nurturing a state of flow can transform individual performance, team dynamics, and overall company culture. This episode marks our transition from the Agile Coaching Network to the Agile Community Network. Overall, this name change reflect

Fixing a Broken Culture

Mar 05 2025 51 mins  
Give Us Feedback In episode 98 of the ACN podcast, we delve into the broken culture within our team and company and explore ways to address it. We also discuss how to safeguard ourselves while coaching teams that are experiencing this dysfunction. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, April Mills, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the

Agile in Mergers and Acquisitions

Jan 29 2025 53 mins  
Give Us Feedback In episode 97 of the ACN podcast, we explore Agile's role in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), emphasizing the early involvement of Agile leaders to foster collaboration, transparency, and cultural alignment. Drawing from personal experiences, we discuss overcoming M&A challenges like resistance to change and cultural clashes through Agile’s iterative, feed

Looking ahead to 2025 and celebrating 2024

Dec 09 2024 48 mins  
Give Us Feedback In episode 96 of the Agile Coaching Network, we looked ahead to Agile in 2025, envisioning more flexible, hybrid frameworks, a growing role for AI, and a strong emphasis on collaboration, learning, and celebrating our wins for 2024. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to

Agile in the Age of AI

Oct 25 2024 50 mins  
Give Us Feedback In this episode, we explore how AI can help your teams build better products and more fully embrace Agile principles. We also discuss the potential downsides of over-reliance on AI, such as reduced team interaction, inflexibility, and the risk of biased or misguided decisions. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hend

Organizational Change

Sep 27 2024 50 mins  
Give Us Feedback In this episode, we will delve into various organizational change models, explore common pitfalls to avoid, provide strategies for effectively managing resistance to change, and showcase inspiring success stories from across the industry. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the calle

The Aftermath of Layoffs

Aug 23 2024 50 mins  
Give Us Feedback In this episode, we offer guidance to those affected by layoffs—both individuals now seeking new employment and those remaining who are dealing with the emotional and practical challenges of losing a co-worker. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live eve

Is Transformation a Flawed Concept?

Jul 26 2024 47 mins  
Give Us Feedback In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of transformation within our business, questioning whether it is fundamentally flawed. We'll explore the challenges, misconceptions, and potential pitfalls often accompanying transformation initiatives and discuss whether pursuing change might sometimes lead us astray. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Lars

Simplicity, the true power of Agile.

Jun 22 2024 50 mins  
Give Us Feedback In this podcast episode, we dive deep into one of the most frequently misunderstood principles: simplicity. We explore its true meaning, debunk common misconceptions, and discuss how embracing simplicity can lead to more efficient workflows, better decision-making, and a more precise focus on delivering value. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, S

Value of Agile Coaches

Jun 11 2024 48 mins  
Give Us Feedback In this podcast episode, we delve into the various obstacles that Agile coaches encounter when attempting to quantify and demonstrate their impact and value within organizations. Join Shawna Cullinan, Jörg Pietruszka, Diana Larsen, Sheila Eckert, Sheila McGrath, Hendrik Esser, Ray Arell, and all the callers to the monthly live event as we explore this topic. For d