Definitely, Maybe Agile

In this episode of the Definitely, Maybe Agile podcast, hosts Peter Maddison and Dave Sharrock are joined by special guest Kate Megaw to explore the evolving landscape of leadership in the age of rem…

In this episode of Definitely Maybe Agile, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock dive into the often misunderstood concept of "Definition of Done" and its crucial role in measuring and maintaining qualit…

In this episode of Definitely Maybe Agile, hosts Peter Maddison and David Sharrock explore the complex dynamics between rational and emotional decision-making in organizations, particularly when impl…

In this episode of Definitely, Maybe Agile, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock explore the role of agile coaches in organizations. They discuss the evolution of coaching in business, drawing parallels…

In this podcast episode, Peter and Dave discuss strategies for overcoming procrastination and getting started on important tasks. They explore various factors that contribute to procrastination, incl…

In this episode of Definitely, Maybe Agile, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock explore the critical aspects of creating a compelling business case for agile transformation. They discuss the importance…

In this episode, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock explore the nuanced topic of assigning user stories to individual team members. They discuss the pros and cons of this practice, discussing when it …

In this podcast episode, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock discuss the concept of designing an organization for continuous learning and improvement. They explore the leadership mindset and behaviors …

In this episode, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock discuss when not to use Scrum, the popular agile framework for software development. They explore scenarios where Scrum may not be the best fit, suc…

In this episode, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock tackle the often polarizing topic of "hybrid" agile approaches.
They break down why mindlessly blending practices like waterfall and agile is rarely …

In this episode, Peter and Dave explore the complexities of accountability and leadership in organizations. They delve into how systems can often constrain agency and foster "learned helplessness," e…

In this episode, Peter and David dive into the complexities of organizational change, exploring how agile transformations sometimes discard valuable lessons from past change management practices. The…

In this episode, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock discuss the qualities to look for when recruiting and selecting the perfect Product Owner (PO). They delve into the nuances between a Product Owner …

In this episode, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock discuss how to integrate threat modeling into the secure development lifecycle (SDLC) at scale. They cover the importance of shifting security pract…

In this episode, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock are joined by Melissa Boggs, a leadership coach, consultant, and keynote speaker for Agile 2024. They discuss Melissa's experience as the co-CEO and…

In this episode, Peter Maddison and David Sharrock discuss the complexities and misconceptions surrounding estimation in software development and agile project management. They explore the difference…

Unlock the secrets to a thriving developer experience as we dissect the critical balance between productivity and fulfillment in the tech world. Prepare to have your perspective on developer metrics …

In this episode, Peter and Dave discuss the importance of effective organizational change management in digital transformations. They highlight that simply implementing new processes and systems is n…

In this episode, Peter and Dave discuss the importance of building robust systems and processes to achieve goals, drawing insights from the book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear. They explore the notio…

How do you know you have a great agile team? This episode reveals the secret sauce that makes high-performing Agile teams tick. From the power of predictable delivery to the pursuit of relentless qua…