Agile Ideas

Oct 27 2024 146 ep. 34 mins 25
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Agile Ideas. Agility in thought. Agility in action. Where amazing things happen. Helping you think outside the box.

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#145 | Mastering Leadership and Innovation: Insights from Tech Entrepreneur Jordan Green AM

Oct 27 2024 87 mins  
Jordan Green AM is addicted to applying bleeding edge technology to solve real world problems, more than 40 years in strategic governance roles and driven to discover disruptive business models. Jordan fosters solutions that change people’s lives. As engineer, executive, founder, director and investor for over 4 decades Jordan has helped start, build and grow technology-based ven

#144 | From Small Town Dreamer to Global Strategist: An Inspirational Journey with Baishakhi Connor

Oct 13 2024 49 mins  
What if your childhood dream was so big, it seemed impossible? Listen to Baishakhi Connor's extraordinary journey from a small town in India, where she dreamt of becoming the President of the United States, to her impactful career spanning four continents. Discover how she found her path through the software industry, pursued engineering and an MBA, and navigated the complex proces

#143 | Transforming PMOs into Strategic Powerhouses with Laura Barnard

Sep 29 2024 70 mins  
Ever wondered how to transform your PMO into a strategic powerhouse? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Laura Barnard, a trailblazer in integrating PMOs and project management with organisational strategy. Laura shares her extensive experience working with industry giants like JP Morgan, LinkedIn, IBM, and Amazon. Reflecting on the evolution of PMOs from the chaotic earl

#142 | Beyond the Agile Manifesto: Debunking Myths and Embracing Adaptability with Maarten Dalmijn

Sep 15 2024 61 mins  
Is your understanding of agile stuck in the past? Tune in to our latest Agile Ideas episode, where we chat with Maarten Dalmijn from the Netherlands, an agile, scrum, and product management maestro with a fascinating background that even includes an early appearance in an Oscar-winning film! We tackle the persistent myths around agile, revealing how its principles predate the Agile

#141 | Redefining Productivity, Leadership, Change, and Remote Success with Karen Ferris

Sep 01 2024 50 mins  
Is the traditional office mandate pushing top talent out the door? This topic is more relevant now than ever. Join us as we engage with Karen Ferris, a Melbourne-based consultant and organizational change management expert who passionately challenges the return-to-office mandate. Karen shares her insights on why focusing on productivity and flexibility always trumps mandatory offic

#140 | Navigating Product Management with Adrienne Tan: Leadership Shifts, Strategic Insights, and Future Trends

Aug 18 2024 50 mins  
Do you know the key differences between Product Managers and Product Owners? In this episode, we promise to clarify this often-misunderstood distinction, especially within agile environments. Join us and our esteemed guest Adrienne Tan, co-founder and CEO of BrainMates, as she shares her in-depth knowledge on the evolving state of the product management market. From the impacts of

#139 | Navigating Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Selection: Insights from Client Advocates

Aug 04 2024 54 mins  
Ever wondered how to seamlessly align client needs with the offerings of tech providers? Join us on this episode of Agile Ideas as we uncover the secrets of effective Project Portfolio Management (PPM) solutions. Recorded live on May 23rd as a Meetup, we delve into bridging the gap between business requirements and technological capabilities through the vital role of a client advoc

#138 | Navigating IT Leadership with Katherine Maxey: Insights from a 30-Year Career

Jul 21 2024 39 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with Katherine Maxey, Vice President of Information Technology at Enviva. With over 30 years of experience across manufacturing, retail, and the U.S. government sectors, Katherine shares her wealth of knowledge and experiences from her dynamic career. Join us as we delve into her journey from a Project Manager to a senior IT leader, exploring the challe

#137 | Mapping the Path to Success: Capability Assessments and Strategic Planning

Jul 07 2024 18 mins  
In this episode, we delve into the critical process of capability assessments and why it's essential for organisational growth. Understanding where your business stands is the first step to crafting a strategic plan that drives success. Join us as we explore practical tips, tricks, and real-life anecdotes on conducting effective capability assessments, setting realistic goals, and

#136 | Unlocking the Future of Work: Insights from Atlassian's Work Futurist Dominic Price

Jun 24 2024 52 mins  
Join us as we discuss modern leadership and effective teamwork with Dominic Price, a seasoned expert in tech-human collaboration and organizational success and work futurist at Atlassian (Australia's most successful tech start-up). With over a decade of experience at Atlassian, Dom shares his perspectives on the evolving nature of work, the intersection of technology and human coll