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In this episode of the Obehi Podcast, Melissa Darville explores the importance of African Diasporans reconnecting with their African roots. Melissa, the CEO of Shiver Caribbean LLC, a Top 100 Finalist at EWC 2019, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), shares her insights on the deep cultural ties between Ghana and the Bahamas. This thought-provoking conversation highlights the value of understanding and embracing one's heritage.

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about navigating self-doubt as an “only”. My guest this week, Carrie Driscoll, is the co-founder of Reef Consulting. Here she shares her career journey from winning a college scholarship as the only female in computer science to working in software startups to eventually founding her on consulting firm. Carrie shares how she navigates self-doubt and offers tips and strategies we can all use to show up more confidently at work.About My GuestWith over two decades of experience in Agile coaching, project management, and change management, Carrie Driscoll co-founded Reef Consulting to help organizations achieve quality, speed, growth, scalability, and innovation. As the president of Reef Consulting, Carrie leads a team of agile experts who provide executive coaching, strategic guidance, digital transformation, and change management to fortune 100 clients across various industries.Carrie holds multiple certifications in agile methodologies, including Scrum@Scale, Scaled Agile Framework Program Consultant (SPC), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), and ICAgile Certified Practitioner (ICP). Carrie is passionate about empowering high-performing teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and delivering value to customers and stakeholders. Carrie also enjoys sharing her insights and best practices as an entrepreneur, speaker, and mentor in the Agile community.~Connect with Carrie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-driscoll-3458552/ Website: https://reefconsultingllc.com/~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://www.kimmeninger.com/challengeLearn more about the Leading Humans discussion group:https://www.kimmeninger.com/leadinghumansgroupJoin the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6Join the Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumansSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/Website:https://kimmeninger.com

SCOR Global Agile Coach Al Mele discusses the innovative mindset and the importance of courageous, open-minded collaboration within today's workplaces with Angela Bolduc, a Principal and Managing Director for the Milliman IntelliScript practice. This Life and Health episode of the SCOR Innovation Podcast explores why a culture of innovation requires employees feeling safe and unafraid to try new things, asking questions, and speaking their minds.HOST:Al Mele, CSPO, CSMSenior Vice President, Global Agile CoachSCOR.com  Al started his career in Information Technology, where he worked as a software engineer in life insurance illustration software. He joined SCOR in September 1999 as a programmer/analyst working on reinsurance administration systems. As the Global Head of Agility for SCOR, Al is using his previous experience leading Underwriting Innovation teams in the US Life market to help the organization deliver predictably, efficiently, and transparently. Al is a graduate of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM).GUEST:Angela Bolduc, MBA Principal and Managing DirectorMilliman IntelliScriptrxhistories.com| milliman.com Angela is a Principal and Managing Director for the IntelliScript practice. She has been with Milliman since 2007 and leads IntelliScript's Relationship Management, Partnerships, Recruiting and Talent Management, IT and Operations teams. Angela gained her expertise by working with insurance carriers since 2001. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Vassar College and earned her MBA from Northeastern University. In her free time Angela loves spending time with her family and coaching youth field hockey.

Megan Wright, masLabor's Senior Director of Industry Relations, ensures each client is comfortable and confident with the H-2 program prior to enrolling. She stays up on all of the regulatory and compliance requirements, which is an ever-moving target. While Megan focuses on the company's business development, communications, and public affairs functions, she enjoys staying on the road educating folks on how the H-2 visa can save their businesses. She most recently served in a government consulting role for Booz Allen Hamilton at the U.S. Department of labor. She received her dual B.A. in International Politics and French from Virginia Tech and is both a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and a licensed Project Management Professional (PMP).

Introducing Jordan - SPECIAL Edition! Have you met Jordan? She is the latest addition to the AgileDad team and She is AMAZING!! Jordan was born and raised in Southern California before moving out to Utah where she attended the University of Utah. While there, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology. She has worked in project management for over 5 year and has worked on a variety of projects including construction and software development. She currently works as a product manager and helps organizations implement best practices for agile and SAFe. She holds a Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC), and is currently working towards her Master's Degree at Boston College.  How to connect with AgileDad: - [website] https://www.agiledad.com/ - [instagram] https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/ - [facebook] https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/ - [Linkedin] https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehenson/

Join Brian and his guest Lance Dacy as they address the interplay (and the skepticism) of combining Agile and data science. Tune in as they explore the art of crafting Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) to create impactful and efficient solutions. Overview In this episode of the Agile Mentors Podcast, Brian sits down with Lance Dacy to delve into the nuances of aligning data science with the software development mold while dispelling the myths along the way. Listen in as Lance shares his wealth of experience and insights guiding listeners through the step-by-step process of building MVPs in data science projects and sharing how Agile principles seamlessly apply to both worlds. Listen Now to Discover: [01:13] - Brian introduces Lance Dacy on the Agile Mentors Podcast. Since listeners appreciated the previous data science and agile episode, Lance is here for Part Two, this time discussing how data science fits into the software development mold. [02:00] - Addressing the skepticism of combining agile and data science; Lance has both expertise and practical experience. [02:43] - Lance emphasizes that he understands the “naysayers” concerns but aims to help others comprehend the synergy. [03:05] - Waterfall might be better: sorting out the different perspectives on Agile development and data science. [04:45] - The importance of scoping and architecture in software development projects. [05:15] - Challenging the notion of perfectly defined objectives. [05:46] - Most software projects lack a completely predefined understanding. [06:39] - How Agile's empirical process and mindset of experimentation align with data science. [07:30] - Presenting a real-world MVP example combining business drivers and data science techniques. [08:04] - Clarifying what Agile is—a philosophy based on values, not a step-by-step process. [09:03] - The importance of sustainable pace and productivity in Agile. [10:10] - Introducing the concept of MVP and acknowledging the evolution of data science techniques. [11:00] - Discussing MVP in the context of data science, and aligning it with empirical approach. [11:38] - Highlighting the role of MVP in testing assumptions, mitigating risks, and user feedback. [12:00] - Exploring data science's practical relevance for consumers to forge a relatable discussion. [12:47] -Acknowledging familiarity with technology, uncertain about tactics. [13:00] - Highlighting how AI and data science are pervasive in everyday technology use. [13:29] - Examples of AI data science integration: search engines, online shopping recommendations, social media content, smart homes, and more. [14:42] - Introducing common uses of data science: customer segmentation and marketing techniques. [15:19] - Applying clustering techniques like K means for automated segmentation. [15:34] - Lance shares his paper on supply chain optimization, using an ant colony algorithm. [15:56] - The techniques and purpose of supply chain optimization. [16:23] - Exploring data science applications: collaborative filtering, matrix factorization, neural networks. [16:42] - Clarifying data scientists' approach: not a random process but based on problem-solving with models. [17:18] - Iterative development as a primary reason for MVP in data science. [17:57] - Using real-world performance data for model improvement. [18:21] - Risk mitigation as a critical aspect of MVP: linking risk mitigation to surviving challenges and learning from them. [19:51] - Starting with an MVP reduces risk by avoiding overly complex models without sufficient feedback. [20:19] - Setting stakeholder expectations with an MVP: providing tangible insight into data science trade-offs and early deliverables. [20:39] - Highlighting operational considerations of deploying and maintaining data models, addressing challenges in data pipelines, infrastructure, and monitoring. [22:17] - An MVP approach aligns with Agile principles for data science. [22:35] - Brian clarifies the misconception that MVP means sacrificing quality for speed. [23:30] - Lance agrees, addressing the misconception, and emphasizes MVP's importance in learning and improvement. [23:32] - Have you thought about training with Mountain Goat Software? With classes such as Mountain Goat Software, Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) developed by Mike Cohn, and team home software for better interactivity during classes you can’t go wrong. [24:00] - Brian suggests transitioning to walking through a model or example of creating an MVP. [24:07] -A tangible framework for mapping data science work to MVP steps, acknowledging the contextual nature of the process. [24:50] - Lance acknowledges the complexity of the steps, so they’ve been posted below under resources. [25:11] - The importance of problem definition and defining the scope of the MVP. [26:34] - The challenge of gathering and preprocessing data. [27:20] - Selecting a simple model that is easy to interpret and implement for faster training times, easier troubleshooting, and adherence to the principle of parsimony. [29:12] - Using feature engineering to select the most relevant features for the model. [29:33] - Choosing a manageable number of features for the model, rather than attempting to incorporate all available data and avoid overcomplicating or overfitting the model. [30:11] - Lance emphasizes the importance of selecting a simple model and conducting feature engineering based on the insights gained from that model. [30:36] - Training the chosen machine learning model using pre-processed data, typically by splitting the data into training and validation sets. [31:15] - The challenge of evaluating the model's performance and the importance of using the appropriate metrics. [31:34] - The goal: create a model that is good enough for gathering feedback that aligns with the concept of MVP. [31:53] - Lance describes the last step of building an MVP: deploying the MVP by integrating the model into a suitable platform or application. [32:26] - The importance of making the MVP accessible to end users. [33:00] - The crucial feedback loop for making improvements to the model and features, and refining, scaling, or reconsidering the approach. [34:09] - Why you might want to initially deploy a slightly higher-level model. [34:57] - The parallel between the steps of creating an MVP in data science and the principles of Agile. [35:18] - Brian adds that in data science, feedback not only comes from customers and users but also involves analyzing results and outcomes as a form of feedback to refine the model. [35:53] - The importance of relying on scientific expertise to analyze the results of the model and evaluate its accuracy and validity. [36:10] - In data science, the feedback loop also involves analyzing the outcomes and results, similar to the iterative process of receiving user feedback in software development. [37:00] - Lance draws parallels between software development and data science by comparing the process of building software features with the steps involved in creating an MVP for data science. [39:21] - Lance offers some practical examples, beginning with a recommendation system. [41:06] - The decision tree approach and its benefits for stakeholders. [43:00] - Lance talks about churn prediction to gradually incorporate more nuanced data. [43:55] - MVPs for chatbots and the benefits of starting with simple scripted responses in a chatbot MVP. [45:59] - Managing multiple projects. [46:24] - The effectiveness of using logistic regression and decision trees for MVPs. [47:00] - Lance emphasizes the importance of managing stakeholders' expectations. [47:53] - Lance discusses the need to consider the context when interpreting model performance metrics and involving stakeholders in these discussions. [49:16] - The importance of collaboration between data scientists and stakeholders for delivering valuable solutions. [50:11] - Lance draws a comparison between data science and software development in terms of the challenge of coordinating work across different specialized areas. [51:00] - Lance highlights the importance of feedback and iterative adjustments for success. [53:24] - Again, you can find Episode #54: Unlocking Agile's Power in the World of Data Science with Lance Dacy, here. [53:48] - We’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic and your suggestions for future topics. Just email podcast@mountaingoatsoftware.com. If you enjoyed the episode, the best way to support us is to share it with others and subscribe to the Agile Mentors Podcast on Apple Podcasts. [55:00] - Don’t forget to check out the Mountain Goat Software Certified Scrum and Agile Training Schedule, including, Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) and Advanced Certified Scrum Master (ACSM) and Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner (ACSPO) classes. I'd really love to see you in class! References and resources mentioned in the show: 6 Reasons Why I Think Agile Data Science Does Not Work | by Ilro Lee Why Data Science Doesn't Respond Well to Agile Methodologies Lance’s SMU Paper (Ant Colony Algorithm and Traveling Salesman Problem) #54: Unlocking Agile's Power in the World of Data Science with Lance Dacy Certified Scrum Master Training and Scrum Certification Certified Scrum Product Owner Training Advanced Certified ScrumMaster® Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner® Mountain Goat Software Certified Scrum and Agile Training Schedule Join the Agile Mentors Community Subscribe to the Agile Mentors Podcast on Apple Podcasts Reasons for Quick MVP in Data Science are to support: Iterative Development Feedback Loop Risk Mitigation Setting Expectations Operational Considerations Steps of the MVP: Problem Definition Gather and Preprocess the Data Select a simple model Feature engineering Train the model Evaluate the model Deploy the MVP Collect Feedback Iterate Decision Time Examples of MVP in Data Science (Logistic regression and decision trees are often used as initial models due to their simplicity, interpretability, and relatively quick development time.) Recommendation Systems: Instead of building a complex recommendation engine, a company might start with a simple rule-based system (e.g., recommending the most popular items) to gauge user interest and system engagement. Churn Prediction: An MVP might involve creating a basic model based on a few key features (like usage frequency and customer complaints) to predict which customers might churn. Later versions can incorporate more nuanced data and sophisticated algorithms. Natural Language Processing (NLP): For a chatbot, the MVP might involve scripted responses or basic keyword matching. Once deployed, user interactions can inform the development of more advanced NLP capabilities Conclusion With Rapid MVP, context is crucial with regard to our general benchmarks (F1-Score, ROC-AUC, MAE, RMSE). You should strive to always consider the context of those benchmarks with the problem being solved. In some medical diagnostic tests, even an F1-score of 0.95 might not be good enough due to the severe consequences of false negatives or false positives. We also likely need to compare the model's performance metrics with a simple baseline (e.g., random classifier, mean prediction) to determine how much value the model is adding. Always align the model's performance with business objectives. Even a model with a high ROC-AUC might not be suitable if it doesn't meet the specific precision or recall targets set by the business. Isn’t it better to find ways to know that earlier than later? Want to get involved? This show is designed for you, and we’d love your input. Enjoyed what you heard today? Please leave a rating and a review. It really helps, and we read every single one. Got an Agile subject you’d like us to discuss or a question that needs an answer? Share your thoughts with us at podcast@mountaingoatsoftware.com This episode’s presenters are: Brian Milner is SVP of coaching and training at Mountain Goat Software. He's passionate about making a difference in people's day-to-day work, influenced by his own experience of transitioning to Scrum and seeing improvements in work/life balance, honesty, respect, and the quality of work. Lance Dacy is a Certified Scrum Trainer®, Certified Scrum Professional®, Certified ScrumMaster®, and Certified Scrum Product Owner®. Lance brings a great personality and servant's heart to his workshops. He loves seeing people walk away with tangible and practical things they can do with their teams straight away.

The Man Behind CPQ Podcast - In this episode, Frank Sohn, the man behind the CPQ Podcast, shares his journey and insights into the Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) industry. Find out more about the evolution of CPQ systems, the challenges faced in CPQ adoption, and the future trends in the industry, including the role of AI in CPQ. Our guest: Frank Sohn, President & CEO of Novus CPQ Consulting Inc,. Frank is a seasoned professional with a rich history in Configuration, Price, Quote (CPQ) tools and the author of the CPQ Podcast. Starting his journey in 1996 with a SAP project, he has worked with global high-tech companies and founded his own CPQ-focused consulting company. His podcast, dedicated entirely to CPQ tools and processes, provides valuable insights and features interviews with various CPQ leaders. Holding a Bachelor of Business Information Technology degree, he is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified SCRUM Master (CSM). Link to CPQ Podcast: https://novuscpq.com/cpq-podcast-2023/ ▬ Contents of this video  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - Intro 03:29 - Decoding the Evolution and Expansion of CPQ Systems 06:12 - Navigating Challenges in CPQ Adoption 12:31 - Exploring Hobbies and Interests Outside the CPQ World 16:36 - Future Predictions and Emerging Trends in the Configure, Price, Quote Industry 24:01 - Exploring AI in CPQ: Transformative Opportunities and Practical Challenges 32:07 - Entering the CPQ Industry: Advice for Newcomers and the Path to Innovation ► Subscribe to the CLARITY Quote-to-Cash Podcast In this podcast, the CLARITY team explores key best practices that are enabling businesses to achieve greater efficiency and better business outcomes. In each episode, we meet with thought leaders and share insights that help businesses streamline quoting, pricing, and sales processes, monetize services with a subscription model, generate a recurring revenue stream, and drive XaaS transformation. Follow us here: Website: https://clarity.show  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/clarityg...  

Gain insights into building cohesive and agile teams that bleed into each other and explore how conflicts can be transformed into opportunities for growth and improvement when Brian and his guest Julie Chickering delve into how to create team safety. Overview: In this episode of the "Agile Mentors" podcast, Brian sits down with Julie Chickering to explore the topic of team safety. They dive deep into the concept of psychological safety and its impact on team dynamics and productivity. From navigating conflicts and encouraging participation to embracing multiple perspectives and detaching personal worth from ideas, Brian and Julie provide valuable insights and actionable advice for Scrum Masters and team members alike. Join them as they uncover the secrets to creating a cohesive and psychologically safe environment where teams thrive and excel. Listen Now to Discover: [01:12] - Brian welcomes Julie Chickering back to the show. Teams need to feel safe and agile to be successful; that's a foundational aspect of a team. So, we're talking about team safety today. [02:12] - Julie shares how one Manhattan bartender described her team that works well together; she says it feels like "we bleed into each other." [04:11] - Sometimes people misuse or abuse the safe space, having each other's back as a license to be rude. [04:57] - From pointing fingers to fixing problems together. [05:39] - Julie shares a book called "The Culture Playbook" by Daniel Coyle and a quote on distinguishing between relational conflict and task conflict. [06:38] - Protecting team dynamics: Learn how to navigate conflicts that escalate into personal territory and regain focus on improvement. [07:37] - Effective strategies to steer discussions back to areas of agreement and keep the focus on facts. [08:09] - Embracing multiple perspectives: Explore scenarios where opposing ideas are equally feasible and the importance of making a choice and moving forward. [08:51] - Sometimes safety is misconstrued and used to stop discussions. [09:17] - How to encourage participation based on comfort levels and through smaller group sharing. [10:00] - The true meaning of safety. [10:54] - Tension-free environments don't always lead to productive cultures: why disagreements are vital for meaningful discussions. [11:33] - Detaching personal worth from ideas so you can focus on finding the best solution (vital as the Scrum Master). [12:42] - How to facilitate conversations by focusing on facts and using visual aids to encourage objectively analyzing multiple ideas. [13:00] - Nurturing sensitive team members: strategies to create a sense of safety for individuals who are more susceptible to critique to ensure them of the value of their contributions. [14:13] - Why you should avoid labeling opinions as “wrong” and how assuming positive intent fosters a sense of safety. [14:45] - The challenge of assuming positive intent (especially in written communication). [15:21] - How to empower team members to define operating agreements that foster a sense of safety and a respectful working environment. [17:23] - This podcast is sponsored by Mountain Goat Software's Certified Scrum classes, including Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Advanced Certified Scrum Master (ACSM), and Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner (ACSPO). Mike Cohn taught his first Scrum classes in 1997, and since then, more than 24K people have chosen to train with Mountain Goat Software. All certified classes include a twelve-month Agile Mentors Community membership. [18:08] - How to open communication lines when unintentional offenses occur during interactions. [18:49] - Scrum, though a simple framework, becomes complex when people's dynamics come into play. [19:22] - Brian shares that achieving psychological safety requires a cultural shift and agreement among team members to express opinions freely. [20:54] - Julie shares why psychological safety matters. [22:09] - When the swirl of uncertainty and lack of safety is removed, teams can accomplish more due to increased productivity and effectiveness. [22:34] - Brian shares some tips for Scrum Masters to make psychological safety a focal point if it is lacking within their teams. [23:40] - Julie discusses the importance of understanding and supporting team members beyond Scrum practices and offers advice on ensuring everyone on the team is heard. [25:15] - The secret to team cohesion: how sharing coffee preferences can build a sense of safety and collaboration within your team. [25:51] - Julie explores the challenge of fostering a sense of team and safety at the corporate level and why starting at the team level is the key to cultivating a culture of trust and psychological safety, even in the face of external obstacles. [27:31] - Julie delves into why teams work in a particular way and how aligning work practices with the desired outcomes can positively impact results. [28:04] - How fostering psychological safety improves human interactions and drives better products, higher quality, and faster delivery. [28:51] - How to address safety concerns with higher-ups. [29:53] - The dangers of dismantling high-performing teams prematurely: the importance of nurturing team cohesion and the pitfalls of overlooking this critical aspect. [30:42] - Brian shares how protecting the team sometimes involves making tough decisions and advocating for a better fit for both the individual and the team. [32:06] - Julie’s parting advice encourages teams to assess their current state, ask critical questions, and collaboratively work towards creating a more cohesive and psychologically safe environment. [33:06] - If you have feedback for the show or topics for future episodes, email us by clicking here. And don’t forget to subscribe to the “Agile Mentors” Podcast on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. [33:46] - Look for a different type of show coming to you during our July "break." References and resources mentioned in the show: The Culture Playbook: 60 Highly Effective Actions to Help Your Group Succeed Certified Scrum Master Training and Scrum Certification Certified Scrum Product Owner Training Advanced Certified ScrumMaster® Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner® Mountain Goat Software Certified Scrum and Agile Training Schedule Join the Agile Mentors Community Subscribe to the Agile Mentors Podcast on Apple Podcasts Want to get involved? This show is designed for you, and we’d love your input. Enjoyed what you heard today? Please leave a rating and a review. It really helps, and we read every single one. Got an Agile subject you’d like us to discuss or a question that needs an answer? Share your thoughts with us at podcast@mountaingoatsoftware.com This episode’s presenters are: Brian Milner is SVP of coaching and training at Mountain Goat Software. He's passionate about making a difference in people's day-to-day work, influenced by his own experience of transitioning to Scrum and seeing improvements in work/life balance, honesty, respect, and the quality of work. Julie Chickering is the brains and brawn behind JC Agile Consulting, believes that Lean and Agile practices are packed with potential — to enable positive culture change, business agility, and breakthrough results. Julie is a past president and board member of the Agile Project Management Network (APLN), a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), as well as a traditional Project Management Professional (PMP).

Join Brian and his guest Lance Dacy as they explore the key differences, skill sets required, and the exciting opportunities in the roles of Scrum Master and Product Owner. Overview In this episode of the "Agile Mentors" podcast, Brian sits down with Lance Dacy to explore the dynamic roles of Scrum Master and Product Owner. They delve into the fundamental differences between these roles, highlighting the unique skill sets required for each. Lance shares his valuable insights and personal experiences, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities that arise in these pivotal positions. Whether you're considering a career in Agile or seeking to enhance your understanding of Scrum, listen in to this episode for practical advice and guidance for aspiring Scrum Masters and Product Owners and a deeper understanding of the crucial roles they play in driving successful projects and maximizing team productivity. Listen Now to Discover: [01:17] - Brian Milner has Lance Dacy on the show today to talk about a question emailed to the listener email address about the two different approaches to Scrum and which class would be a good fit for you, a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO). [02:28] - Lance shares how he looks at the two different designations and what he looks at as the centerpiece of the process of Scrum. [03:24] - Things to consider when deciding whether the CSM or the CSPO is right for you. [04:34] - Where to start your Scrum journey as a beginner and when taking both the CSM and the Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) classes might be beneficial. [05:28] - You don't have to be a Scrum Master to benefit from the CSM class. [05:54] - The dual focus of the Product Owner roles and the diminishment of Scrum roles. [06:45] - The challenge of combining these roles effectively. [07:54] - The goal is to be agile rather than just doing Scrum-Lance shares the importance of delivering value efficiently and early. Relegating the Scrum Master to facilitation and metrics tasks yields minimal ROI. [08:28] - Do you ever see the coach playing the game? [09:10] - Scrum is a tool - you have to know the tools, how to apply them, and, more importantly, how to use them for the appropriate case. [10:16] - The distinction between programmers (those who code) and developers (anyone working to produce the product) and a look back at the developer role in Scrum. [11:34] - What confuses most people about the different classes and roles. [12:28] - The importance (and top challenges teams face) of capacity planning, Sprint planning, and daily work management in Scrum teams. Lance shares why addressing these aspects is valuable for software and product teams, including marketing and infrastructure teams. [13:44] - The value of certifications as a standard and an advantage in certain situations, but it's like learning to drive - experience is crucial. [15:42] - The importance of learning the values, principles, and tools associated with Agile methodologies to engage in experimentation and gain practical experience, whether a CSM, CSPO, or CSV. [16:25] - How active involvement in user groups and communities (such as the DFW Scrum user group) provides valuable insights and career benefits, fostering collective knowledge sharing and continuous learning in Scrum (and beyond). [17:23] - Mountain Goat Software, the sponsor for this podcast, offers certified LIVE online Scrum classes, including Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Advanced Certified Scrum Master (ACSM) and Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner (ACSPO) classes. Book more than three weeks in advance for an early bird discount of $100. [18:38] - Lance shares the three characteristics of a great product owner. [19:28] - Advice for what you should do if you’re starting from scratch and aiming to become a product owner to gain exposure and valuable experience in the field. [21:28] - The likelihood of moving from Scrum Master to product owner rather than vice versa. [22:47] - The four requirements of becoming a Scrum Master requires strong facilitation, teaching, mentoring, and coaching skills, and the demands of being a product owner that makes it a higher barrier for entry. [23:52] - The focus of a Scrum Master vs. a product owner. [24:48] - It's like being the Zamboni for a hockey team—as a Scrum Master, you have the opportunity to work in diverse industries, ranging from space science and astrophysics to finance and software development, without being an expert in those domains. [26:34] - A safer environment for experimentation and growth without the high stakes of individual accountability. [26:58] - Brian shares the primary determining factor in deciding between product owner or Scrum master. [27:51] - In the movie-making industry, like in software teams, there are distinct roles and responsibilities. You can choose to define the problem, manage the process, or contribute to building the product—pick your door and start running (and if you don't like it, you can always switch). [29:06] Real knowledge comes from doing, BUT a class can get you started on the right foot to understanding how to do things and getting your hands dirty to cement further what you want to do. [30:26] - Lance shares how obtaining a CSM or CSPO certification is like earning a black belt in karate—it's a pathway that empowers you to explore. [33:24] - Still on the fence? Send us a note, and we'll gladly help you find your path. [33:40] - Check out the Mountain Goat's training schedule to attend a class with Lance or Brian. [34:01] - Exciting news! We have introduced an Agile Professional Directory to our Agile Mentors community. As a member, you can now sign up and claim your certifications, allowing you to showcase your expertise when interacting with others on the site. [34:35] - Don’t forget, Mountain Goat Software offers a range of classes, including Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Advanced Certified Scrum Master (ACSM), and Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner (ACSPO). We love having podcast listeners join our classes to explore further the topics discussed on the show (click here to subscribe). References and resources mentioned in the show: Certified Scrum Master Training and Scrum Certification Certified Scrum Product Owner Training Advanced Certified ScrumMaster® Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner® #4: The Developer Role in Scrum with Sherman Gomberg DFW Scrum (Dallas, TX) | Meetup Mountain Goat Software Certified Scrum and Agile Training Schedule Join the Agile Mentors Community Subscribe to the Agile Mentors Podcast on Apple Podcasts Want to get involved? This show is designed for you, and we’d love your input. Enjoyed what you heard today? Please leave a rating and a review. It really helps, and we read every single one. Got an Agile subject you’d like us to discuss or a question that needs an answer? Share your thoughts with us at podcast@mountaingoatsoftware.com This episode’s presenters are: Brian Milner is SVP of coaching and training at Mountain Goat Software. He's passionate about making a difference in people's day-to-day work, influenced by his own experience of transitioning to Scrum and seeing improvements in work/life balance, honesty, respect, and the quality of work. Lance Dacy is a Certified Scrum Trainer®, Certified Scrum Professional®, Certified ScrumMaster®, and Certified Scrum Product Owner®. Lance brings a great personality and servant's heart to his workshops. He loves seeing people walk away with tangible and practical things they can do with their teams straight away.

Join us as we explore the fascinating journey of Funlayo Buraimoh, who migrated to Canada with her family. In this episode, she shares her personal story of leaving behind familiar surroundings and adjusting to life in a new environment. Funlayo Buraimoh is a wife and mother of two boys. She is a  Certified Clinical Research Professional CCRP® & Certified Scrum Master CSM® with over 14 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry as well as Academia. She is the community person- founder of Nigerians in Clinical Research/Pharmaceuticals in Canada and convener of several community group meetings.She is recognized as a go-to resource person, and a problem solver; able to build authentic, credible, and trusting relationships with internal and external clients.Outside of work, she loves hosting events, making sumptuous meals, and Karaoke.Enjoy Listening! The Immigrant View is brought to you by Immigrantnetworks.com. Visit immigrantnetworks.com

How do you assess your self-awareness as a leader? In this episode we cover, the five fundamental skills all great managers and leaders master, from motivating people to developing self-awareness. We cover three distinct tools at your disposal as a boss—and when to use each. Thrasher also covers proven approaches to the key manager responsibilities, from setting clear goals with employees to keeping people accountable (without becoming the dreading micromanager) to attracting superstars to the team. If you're wondering how to positively influence employee engagement in your organization, this is the episode for you. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOWWhat should we be training individual contributors for vs. a manager? (12:30) How do you succession plan for an individual contributor moving into a managerial role? (13:46) How can leaders better understand their team's motivations? (21:00) KEEP UP WITH GUESTCheck out Alicia Thrasher's Book, https://www.amazon.com/Managers-Playbook-Exceptional-Management-Competitive/dp/B09MYTMMNQ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+managers+playbook&qid=1663952583&sr=8-1 (The Manager's Playbook). EPISODE RESOURCEShttps://remarkable-leadership-lessons.mn.co/plans/221111?bundle_token=4b95ffe2499218bea24341d2cab48999&utm_source=manual (Join the Remarkable Leadership Lessons Community Now) https://rllessons.com/ (Visit the Remarkable Leadership Lessons Site) Got questions? Send them here Interested in being a guest? https://calendly.com/denisecooperspeaks/podcast-overview-referral (Schedule an introduction call)! Subscribe on https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1453921255?ign-itscg=30200&ign-itsct=lt_p (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/52hAJHuGUXlyhKuOyuon3U (Spotify), or https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vY2xvc2luZy10aGUtZ2FwLw (Google Podcasts), and leave us a rating or review GUEST BIOAlicia Thrasher is the co-founder and CEO of MGR360, a leadership development and software company based in Austin, Texas. She is the coauthor, with Joel Trammell, of The Manager's Playbook: Make Exceptional People Management Your Competitive Advantage. With more than 20 years of management experience in the information technology and consulting space, Alicia understands what it takes to manage people effectively, even through the most complex situations. Before becoming CEO of MGR360, she brought her leadership, vision, and strategic oversight to many executive positions, including leading programs for eBay/PayPal, Google, and Anheuser-Busch. Alicia graduated with a BBA from the University of Texas at Austin with a concentration in Management Information Systems. She also holds Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certifications.  “The past year has presented an unprecedented shift in the U.S. economy. The demand for workers came soaring back after it dipped low during the pandemic, and millions of workers have retired early, quit their jobs or otherwise stayed on the sidelines. Now more than ever, strong leadership is necessary to help organizations stay ahead of these continuing challenges. In her new book, The Manager's Playbook: Make Exceptional People Management Your Competitive Advantage (January 2022), management expert Alicia Thrasher draws on her decades of experience to provide new and powerful strategies for better people management.”

Most projects fail because of chasing the wrong goals. They try to copy competitors. Skip it. Jahmar Gale shares his valuable insights. He is a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) with proven servant leadership and analytical skills. He has experience in facilitating and coaching multiple software development & marketing teams. He is very goal oriented and…

If you're someone who is comfortable with the “business side” of projects, you are probably the right person to aspire to achieve a #Certified #Scrum #Product #Owner® (#CSPO®) #certification. While the #Certified #Scrum Master® (#CSM®) helps the #Scrum Team work together to learn and implement #Scrum, as a #CSPO, you create the product vision, order the Product Backlog, and make sure the best possible job is done to delight the customer. Benefits of a #Certified #Scrum #Product #Owner certification: Expand your career opportunities across all industry sectors adopting #Agile practices Demonstrate your attainment of core #Scrum knowledge Learn the foundation of #Scrum and the scope of the #Product #Owner role Engage with #Agile practitioners committed to continuous improvement In addition to fulfilling the role of #Product #Owner on a #Scrum Team, your #CSPO #certification gives you an initial two-year membership with #Scrum Alliance®. Join local user groups and online social networks, gain access to deep discounts on Gatherings, and more. REQUIREMENTS Attend an in-person, 16-hour course taught by a #Certified #Scrum #Trainer® (#CST®). After successfully completing the course, you will be asked to accept the #CSPO License Agreement and complete your #Scrum Alliance membership profile. #scrumorg #agile #scrummaster #scrum #productowner #scrumalliance #productmanagement #psm #agilecoach #scaledagileframework #devops #scrumtraining #productmanager #itbusinessanalyst #businessanalyst #agileproblems #itbusinessowner #developmentteam #scrumteam #agileprocess #scrummasters #scrumdotorg #agil #certificacaoscrum #retrospectivas #teambuilding #agiledevelopment --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aleph-global-scrum-team/message

#Certified #ScrumMaster® (#CSM) course is the leading certification and ideal course to study in IT. It helps project teams properly use #Scrum, increasing the likelihood of the project's overall success. This is a 2-day course hosted by #Scrum #Alliance #Certified #Scrum #Trainer. Upon passing the #CSM exam, you will be recognized as a #Certified #ScrumMaster (#CSM) by the #Scrum #Alliance. Learning Objectives: Introduction to #Scrum. #Scrum Roles and Responsibilities. #Agile Requirement Analysis. Estimating and Prioritizing Product Backlogs. #Sprint Planning, Execution, Review, and Retrospectives. Technical Debt and other pitfalls. Release planning based on empirical measurement. #Scrum in multiple team organizations. Key Concepts for #CSM Training Course Details Foundations of #Agile Thinking - empirical process control, dynamic change, and complex adaptive systems. Understanding the #Scrum Framework - overview of the roles, ceremonies, artifacts, tools, and techniques of #Scrum and the importance of feedback loops. #Scrum Roles a Deeper Dive - Exploration of the role of #ScrumMaster as a servant leader, working with the Product Owner and #Development Team, facilitating for results, and the relationship between good project management techniques and the #Scrum framework. Leveraging the Five Levels #Agile Planning - from vision to road mapping and release planning to sprint planning and daily planning. The Care and Feeding of the Product Backlog - How do #ScrumMaster's support the #Product #Owner in creating and managing the product backlog? We'll practice writing user stories and other good product backlog management techniques. #Agile Estimating - The case for story points and how to help your teams get started. Sprinting - Facilitating the daily scrum and other #ScrumMaster activities during the #Sprint. #Sprint Demo and Review - Instructor shares their practical experience at facilitating effective #Sprint Reviews. #Sprint Retrospectives - You will leave class understanding the importance of incremental improvement and the structure of a good retrospective. Practicum - We will practice what we've learned by building a product increment using #Scrum right in class! Learning Objectives Foundations of #Agile Thinking - empirical process control, dynamic change, and complex adaptive systems. Understanding the #Scrum Framework - overview of the roles, ceremonies, artifacts, tools, and techniques of #Scrum and the importance of feedback loops. #Scrum Roles A Deeper Drive - Exploration of the role of #Scrum #Master as a servant leader, working with the #Product #Owner and #Development Team, facilitating for results, and the relationship between good project management techniques and the #Scrum framework. Leveraging the five levels #Agile Planning - from vision to road mapping and release planning to #sprint planning and daily planning The Care and Feeding of the Product Backlog - How do #Scrum #Master's support the #Product #Owner in creating and managing the product backlog? We'll practice writing user stories and other good product backlog management techniques #Agile Estimating - The case for story points and how to help your teams get started Sprinting - Facilitating the daily scrum and other #Scrum #Master activities during the #Sprint #Sprint Demo and Review - Our trainers shares their practical experience at facilitating effective #Sprint Reviews #Sprint Retrospectives - You will leave class understanding the importance of incremental improvement and the structure of a good retrospective Practicum - We will practice what we've learned by building a product increment using #Scrum - right in class! #scrumorg #agile #scrummaster #scrum #productowner #scrumalliance #productmanagement #psm #agilecoach #scaledagileframework #devops #scrumtraining #productmanager #itbusinessanalyst #businessanalyst #agileproblems #itbusinessowner #developmentteam #scrumteam #agileprocess #scrummasters #scrumdotorg #agile --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aleph-global-scrum-team/message

What is a #ReferralOptimizer? What are the three sides of an effective #NetworkingTriangle that breeds success? Bob Rosell, Corporate Project Manager at The Credit Pros - a good friend and business colleague of our host, Steve Eschbach - can answers these and provide many other insights on why networking has yielded the success he is looking for and can do the same for you. The Business Lounge is a shared office space, a podcast channel, and a way to enhance your business and expand your network. Stay tuned for weekly episodes! The Business Lounge will be bringing you business advice and conversations from real entrepreneurs on real experiences that we have throughout our businesses. Each week, we welcome a guest from a variety of industries to join us in our conversations about the business world. Let us know what you want to see next! To get in touch with our hosts and for more information on how to join the Business Lounge and be a guest, visit https://www.oflaherty-law.com/seize-your-business. Get in touch with our hosts: Steve Eschbach - Transworld Business Advisors of Naperville seschbach@tworld.com 312-550-9965 Follow us on our social accounts to stay connected with all things Business Lounge! - Website: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/business-lounge-network - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BusinessLoungeNetwork/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seizeyourbusiness-com *None of the content in The Business Lounge series is intended as paid legal advice. Bob also founded Social Media Emotional Intelligence (SMEI), an organization focused on enabling and empowering business owners find new business through referrals. He conducts multiple workshops in Chicagoland and has successfully introduced his proven methodologies and processes to improve efficiencies and shorten the time for people looking for new clients (he virtually presented this to the Business Lounge Membership in April and will be conducting similar video workshops through the Seize Your Business series in the near future). Bob has earned his Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the PMI; Certified Scrum Master (CSM) from the Scrum Alliance; and is a Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/QE) through the American Society of Quality (ASQ). He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Illinois State University and a Master's Certificate in Project Management from George Washington University. He secured a web design and animation CE certificate from Harper College. For more about Bob, visit his LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertrosell/.

733- Ray founded StartingPoint with a deep history in technology, service delivery, customer service, strategic revenue acquisition, and business operations. He has more than 20 years of experience as a global executive leader previously founding Red Beach Advisors, a technology management consulting firm providing services to Fortune 500 companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, State Farm, and ServiceNow and several growth stage technology companies. Prior to Red Beach Advisors, Ray played a key role as a senior executive in service delivery, professional services, and strategy with Verisign, Neustar, UltraDNS (acquired by Neustar), and TeleSign (acquired by BICS). Ray studied Computer Science and Management Information Systems at San Diego State University, is a Certified Lean Six Sigma sensei (CLSSS), and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM). Ray resides in Redondo Beach, CA and currently sits on the board of trustees for Resolute Academy Charter School in Watts, CA, board of directors for My Friends’ House, Inc in Los Angeles, CA, and board of directors for Students With Aspiring Goals based in Merced, CA. ________ Need help with your business? Marketing, Podcast Mentorship or Content Creation? Stop by and check us out. Go to www.BusinessBros.biz to be a guest on the show or to find out more on how we can help you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/businessbrospod/support

Design Patterns (Padrões de Projetos) e Gestão Ágil. Raoni Oliveira nos responde neste novo episódio! Gerente de Projetos, Professor de Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação, Bacharel em Sistemas de Informação, Doutorando e Mestre em Ciência da Computação pela Universidade Federal de Pernambuco e especialista em Gestão Ágil de Projetos - C.E.S.A.R. Edu. Apaixonado por tecnologia, com 10 anos de experiência na área e possui profundo conhecimento em gestão ágil de projetos, Scrum, o TDD, Lean, Kanban e PMBok, com o que atua há 8 anos. Certificações: Project Management Professional (PMP®), Certified Scrum Master (CSM®), CLF®, ITIL® Foundation, Scrum Foundation Professional Certificate (SFPC), Devops Essentials Professional Certificate (DEPC) e Kanban Foundation (KIKF) e 7 anos de experiência em docência de ensino superior em cursos de tecnologia, engenharia e administração, destacando participações em Coordenações acadêmicas de Graduação e Pós-Graduação. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pmi-pernambuco-brazil/message

Verschaffe Dir einen Eindruck was gute Scrum Trainings auszeichnet und wie man ein guter Scrum Trainer wird. Ein Dialog der erfahrenen Scrum Trainer Sabine Canditt, Kai Simons und Björn Jensen.  In dieser Folge sprechen wir über: Der Wert guter Trainings? Warum braucht es Einstiegskurse und Zertifikate, wie den Certified Scrum Master (CSM)? Wo braucht es neue und andere Wege der Weiterbildung und Qualifikation?​ Welchen Hinweis möchtet ihr Scrum Interessierten geben, die auf der Suche nach einem passenden Training sind Der Wert guter Trainer? Warum braucht es überhaupt qualifizierte Trainer? Was zeichnet diese idealerweise aus? Welchen Hinweis möchtet ihr angehenden Scrum Trainern geben? Viel Spaß beim zuhören :-) LINK: https://cutt.ly/scrummeistern81

Tune in (02/08/21) to The Doctor Whisperer Show, at 5:30 pm EST, to welcome Omar Fuentes, President & Chief Executive Officer of Acceleq Inc. (aEQ)! Omar serves as the President & Chief Executive Officer for accelEQ (aEQ) a virtual healthcare platform that utilizes intelligent systems to improve the patient/provider lifecycle. Omar served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps and received numerous awards and commendations, including the National Defense Service Medal for his operational role during the horrific 9/11 attacks. He has over 18 years of experience in the healthcare industry with responsibilities ranging from business development, organizational process improvement and healthcare fraud. Omar holds several designations; Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), and Certified Self-Funding Specialist (CSFS®). He attended Syracuse University - IVMF program for Project Management. Omar serves as the Chairman for the Florida Association of Veteran Owned Businesses Tampa Chapter and is an Alumni Captain for the Bunker Labs Veterans in Residence Program. Thank you to our incredible sponsor TieTechnology for sponsoring the show! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedoctorwhisperer/message

On today's show I interviewed Carla Jenkins, fro Ohio.  Carla R Jenkins is a change and project management expert, and a two-time Amazon best-selling author specialized in personal branding, project management, and positive change management. Carla is also the CEO of Phenomena Corporation, a project management consultancy that aims to help entrepreneurs and companies manifest positive change in their businesses. She helps people capitalize on all opportunities that positive change brings. She has earned her BA in International Economics from Hiram College and MBA from Cleveland State University. Carla also has 10 years’ experience in corporate America, is a LinkedIn Pulse contributor, and holds Project Management Professional (PMP) as well as Certified Scrum Master (CSM) licenses. My business goal is to help solopreneurs, medium-sized businesses, and corporations to increase their profits and productivity.  You can hear music from Randia O'Neil and Aquilla Fearon.   You Can Connect with Carla below   Social Email: info@carlarjenkins.com Website: http://carlarjenkins.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlarjenkins/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlarjenkins LinkedIn Profinder: https://www.linkedin.com/profinder/pro/carlarjenkins   RAMSAY UNLEASHED IS SPONSORED BY FRAME YOUR DAY APP   HTTP://EFIALEATHAM.COM    http://kingdombeads.com/ ALSO SPONSORED BY NATURAL SOAP BY ZAKIA - HTTPS://naturalsoapbyzakia.com BUY SOAP THROUGH THIS LINK TO SUPPORT THE SHOW http://bit.ly/ramsaysoap CONTRIBUTORS HTTP://EDINBURGHDUSTERS.CO.UK/ - CLEANERS EDINBURGH HTTP://IDEASGOLIVE.COM/ - WEB DESIGN  HTTPS://BENITACHARLES.COM HTTPS://THEGUYRCOOKREPORT.PODBEAN.COM/ HTTPS://ILEANESMITH.COM HTTPS://BRENTMANNMUSIC.COM https://www.facebook.com/Love4Humanitees/ 4HUMANITTEES broadcasterpat@gmail.com Patrick Voss #MUSIC #EDINBURGH #USA #CLEANERSEDINBURGH #CARPETS #CLEAN #EP #CARPETCLEANING #LOTHIAN #USA #AUTHOR #COACH #KEYNOTE #SPEAKER #LOTHIANCARPETCLEANING #PODCAST #PODCASTING #RADIO #DOMESTICVIOLENCE #DEPRESSION #GANG #TEXAS #TORONTO #CANADA #R&B #HIPPOP #CHRISTIAN #LESTWEFORGET #NAVYCORE #TEXAS #POPPY #REMEMBRANCE #ATLANTA #GEORGIA #MARINECORE #DAD #NEG2POS #DOMESTICABUSE #SEVENTHDAY #ENTREPRENEUR  #CHRISTMAS #PUBLISHING #FESTIVE #MARYLAND #TEACHING #CANADA #SASKATOON #COUNTRYMUSIC #EP #2019 #2018 #NEWYEAR #CONSTIPATION #EMOTIONALLY #BOOK #COUNSELLING #COUNSELLOR #WASHINGTONDC #MARYLAND #USA #PERSONALTRAINER #FITNESS #LONELINESS #BULLYING #UGLY #MICHIGAN #LELANDBEST #DOMESTICVIOLENCE #AUTISM #PLUSSIZE #MODELLING #AUSTRALIA #SUICIDE #BODYBUILDING #FEMALE #OBESE #CHAMPION #STUNTWOMAN #ACTRESS #SINGER #HEARINGLOSS #FALLGIRL #CLINTEASTWOOD #ROCKFORDFILES #BIPOLAR #CHOREOGRAPHER #CHICAGO #CEREBRALPALSY #TYPE1DIABETES #CHURCH #GOD #DOMESTIC #ABUSE #AUTHOR #MARYLAND #vitiligo  RAMSAY UNLEASHED IS SPONSORED BY FRAME YOUR DAY APP  http://kingdombeads.com/ & https://naturalsoapbyzakia.com CONTRIBUTORS HTTP://EDINBURGHDUSTERS.CO.UK/ - CLEANERS EDINBURGH HTTP://IDEASGOLIVE.COM/ - WEB DESIGN  HTTPS://BENITACHARLES.COM HTTPS://THEGUYRCOOKREPORT.PODBEAN.COM/ HTTPS://ILEANESMITH.COM HTTPS://BRENTMANNMUSIC.COM 4HUMANITTEES PATRICK M VOSS #MUSIC #EDINBURGH #USA #CLEANERSEDINBURGH #CARPETS #CLEAN #EP #CARPETCLEANING #LOTHIAN #USA #AUTHOR #COACH #KEYNOTE #SPEAKER #LOTHIANCARPETCLEANING #PODCAST #PODCASTING #RADIO #DOMESTICVIOLENCE #DEPRESSION #GANG #TEXAS #TORONTO #CANADA #R&B #HIPPOP #CHRISTIAN #LESTWEFORGET #NAVYCORE #TEXAS #POPPY #REMEMBRANCE #ATLANTA #GEORGIA #MARINECORE #DAD #NEG2POS #DOMESTICABUSE #SEVENTHDAY #ENTREPRENEUR  #CHRISTMAS #PUBLISHING #FESTIVE #MARYLAND #TEACHING #CANADA #SASKATOON #COUNTRYMUSIC #EP #2019 #2018 #NEWYEAR #CONSTIPATION #EMOTIONALLY #BOOK #COUNSELLING #COUNSELLOR #WASHINGTONDC #MARYLAND #USA #PERSONALTRAINER #FITNESS #LONELINESS #BULLYING #UGLY #MICHIGAN #LELANDBEST #DOMESTICVIOLENCE #AUTISM #PLUSSIZE #MODELLING #AUSTRALIA #SUICIDE #BODYBUILDING #FEMALE #OBESE #CHAMPION #STUNTWOMAN #ACTRESS #SINGER #HEARINGLOSS #FALLGIRL #CLINTEASTWOOD #ROCKFORDFILES #BIPOLAR #CHOREOGRAPHER #CHICAGO #CEREBRALPALSY #TYPE1DIABETES #CHURCH #GOD #DOMESTIC #ABUSE #AUTHOR #MARYLAND #SINGAPORE #CHINA #VOICE #CROSSOVER #upstate #music #care #CAREGIVERS #CHICAGO #TENNESSEE #COVID19

Lawrence Knorr, President/CEO of Sunbury Press, has been involved with book publishing since 2000. He holds an MBA from Penn State University, and is a Project Management Professional (PMP), and Certified Scrum Master (CSM). Lawrence’s 30+ year career in information technology, as a programmer, analyst, project manager, CEO, and Chief Information Officer has prepared him well for the “Age of Content” – the era of eBooks, data integration, eCommerce, and networks. Lawrence has taught business and economics courses for over fifteen years at local colleges and is the author or co-author over twenty books. He is also an award-winning digital artist. Lawrence often speaks or is a panelist at numerous writers conferences and book fairs. Chris Fenwick, Director of Fiction Imprints, is a writer, project manager, and e-commerce professional. She returns to Sunbury Press, having spent the last ten years as E-commerce director in both for-profit and non-profit businesses. Her first novel, the 100th human, remains one of Sunbury Press’ all-time best sellers. Music clips were from Capitol recording artists BANG (c) 1973 

Jagdish Singh earned his master’s degree in Computer Applications in 1991 and has been working in Information Technology for more than 25 years. Mr. Singh is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM)and Certified in Cisco-Networking (CCNA) technologies. Throughout his IT career, Mr. Singh has held various positions ranging from Software engineer to COO and worked with small, medium, and global companies.Although he has a technical background, Mr. Singh has always had a keen interest in spirituality. He is fascinated by natural healing effects and modalities.Mr. Singh has studied and received certifications in various healing techniques and has worked with many top energy healers and transformational leaders. In addition, he has explored meditation techniques and participated in leadership programs while undergoing personal development. Although these techniques and programs had their own merits and effects, Mr. Singh felt these were all limited in nature.He realized that he needed a true transformation which is beyond these techniques. His exploration continued for deeper knowledge and his search led him to Guruji (Mr. Mahendra Kumar Trivedi). In May of 2011, Mr. Singh met Guruji in a retreat, wherein he was administering biofield energy transmissions. The very first time Mr. Singh experienced the biofield energy transmissions from Guruji, he felt a deep sense of calm and inner peace.Website: https://www.singhjagdish.com/or https://www.singhjagdish.com/achieve-fulfillment-in-life-through-divine-connection/This information is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Products, services, information and other content provided in this broadcast, including information that may be provided in this broadcast directly or by linking to third-party websites are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with a physician or other healthcare professional regarding any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment options.The Thought Leaders Showhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/the-thought-leaders-show/

Jagdish Singh earned his master’s degree in Computer Applications in 1991 and has been working in Information Technology for more than 25 years. Mr. Singh is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM)and Certified in Cisco-Networking (CCNA) technologies. Throughout his IT career, Mr. Singh has held various positions ranging from Software engineer to COO and worked with small, medium, and global companies.Although he has a technical background, Mr. Singh has always had a keen interest in spirituality. He is fascinated by natural healing effects and modalities.Mr. Singh has studied and received certifications in various healing techniques and has worked with many top energy healers and transformational leaders. In addition, he has explored meditation techniques and participated in leadership programs while undergoing personal development. Although these techniques and programs had their own merits and effects, Mr. Singh felt these were all limited in nature.He realized that he needed a true transformation which is beyond these techniques. His exploration continued for deeper knowledge and his search led him to Guruji (Mr. Mahendra Kumar Trivedi). In May of 2011, Mr. Singh met Guruji in a retreat, wherein he was administering biofield energy transmissions. The very first time Mr. Singh experienced the biofield energy transmissions from Guruji, he felt a deep sense of calm and inner peace.Website: https://www.singhjagdish.com/or https://www.singhjagdish.com/achieve-fulfillment-in-life-through-divine-connection/This information is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Products, services, information and other content provided in this broadcast, including information that may be provided in this broadcast directly or by linking to third-party websites are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with a physician or other healthcare professional regarding any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment options.The Thought Leaders Showhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/the-thought-leaders-show/

Carla R Jenkins is the CEO of Phenomena Corporation, a project management consultancy. She is also a two-time Amazon best-selling author specialized in personal branding, project management and positive change management. She has earned her BA in International Economics from Hiram College and MBA from Cleveland State University; and holds Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and ITIL licenses.   

Caroline Wong, Paula Thrasher and I were having lunch at DevOps Enterprise Summit when the conversation took an interesting turn. Paula and Caroline had been on a panel the previous day and didn't get a chance to do a deep dive into any of the topics. As we were talking at lunch, I realized is was a good opportunity to give them a chance to talk with each other on government vs public software security, about how the OWASP Top 10 might best be used and to they have discovered as common security patterns in their large scale projects. About Caroline Wong I am a strategic leader with strong communications skills, cybersecurity knowledge, and experience delivering global programs. My close and practical information security knowledge stems from broad experience as a Cigital consultant, a Symantec product manager, and day-to-day leadership roles at eBay and Zynga. I have been featured as an Influencer in the Women in IT Security issue of SC Magazine, named as one of the Top 10 Women in Cloud by CloudNOW, and received a Women of Influence Award in the One to Watch category from the Executive Women's Forum. I authored the popular textbook Security Metrics: A Beginner's Guide. About Paula Thrasher Paula Thrasher has 20+ years experience in IT and has spent the last 15 years trying to implement Agile culture in the federal government. Paula’s first Agile project was in 2001, since then she has led over 15 programs and projects as an Agile developer, technical lead, Scrum master, or Agile coach. Her teams have helped two separate federal agencies migrate applications to Amazon AWS GovCloud, and done some other amazing DevOps ninja work along the way. Paula is a proud Carnegie Mellon University alumna with a B.S. in Statistics, is a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and a Project Management Professional (PMP), but prefers learning new things through experience and working with smart people.

I first met Paula Thrasher at DevOps Summit 2016 in San Francisco. Her message about people at the core of software supply chain processes resonated with me enough that I invited her to participate on a panel at RSA Conference 2016 in San Francisco on February 29. In the run up to the conference, I recorded this call with Paula about what it takes to facilitate a large scale DevOps project for the US Government. Her main concentration is in change management and how to deal with the intricacy of various personalities when working with developers, the security team and operations. About Paula Thrasher Paula is an Application Delivery Lead at CSRA, formed from the merger of CSC's government services unit and SRA International. CSRA is a the leading provider in next-generation IT and professional services to the US Government. Paula leads digital transformations for customers across the federal government. She has 20 years experience in information technology and works in the federal market leading agencies and teams towards Agile and DevOps. Paula’s first Agile project was in 2001, since then she has led over 15 programs and projects as an Agile developer, technical lead, Scrum master, or Agile coach. Her teams have helped three separate federal agencies migrate applications to Amazon AWS GovCloud, and done some other amazing DevOps ninja work along the way. Paula a Carnegie Mellon University alumna with a B.S. in Statistics, is a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and a Project Management Professional (PMP), but prefers learning new things through experience and working with smart people.

Welcome to the Software Process and Measurement Cast 80!   The interview in the SPaMCAST 80 is with Dr. David F Rico.  We discussed  "Business Value of Agile Software Methods" which he coauthored.  The interview provided a great discussion on the value of agile based on quantitative information gathered for the book. I want your help!  I would like each SPaMCAST listener to invite one new listener to listen to the cast.  Walk over to there PC, show them how to set up ITunes or your favorite pod catcher and then subscribe them to the SPaMCAST.  When your done call the listener line (206) 888-6111 tell me the story (I will share the stories on a future cast).  Better yet I will select the best (or maybe a few best) stories and invite you to participate on a future cast! Dr. Dr. Rico's Biography: Dr. David F. Rico has been a technical leader in support of NASA, DARPA, DISA, SPAWAR, USAF, AFMC, NAVAIR, CECOM, and MICOM for over 25 years. He has led, managed, or participated in over 20 organization change initiatives using Agile Methods, Lean Six Sigma, ISO 9001, CMMI, SW-CMM, Enterprise Architecture, Baldrige, and DoD 5000. He specializes in information technology (IT) investment analysis, IT project management, and IT-enabled change. He has been an international keynote speaker, presented at leading industry conferences, published numerous articles, and written or contributed to six textbooks. He’s a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM). Dr. Rico teaches doctoral and master’s courses at three Washington, DC-area universities. Dr. Rico has been in the field of information systems since 1983. Dr. Rico's contact information: Email:  dave1@davidfrico.com Website: http://www.davidfrico.com/ The essay while bit on the short side due to the length of the interview tackles the age old question "is there a difference between productivity and efficiency and if there is do I really care .". I think there is and yes I think you should care.   Contact information for the SPaMCAST:Voicemail:  +1-206-888-6111 Website: www.spamcast.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/tcagley Facebook:  http://bit.ly/16fBWV The SPaMCAST's production schedule is on the Software Process and Measurement Facebook page.  Yell at me if you have ideas for future interveiws or essays.  Your thoughts, comments, suggestions and ideas are welcome. Conferences and Speaking Engagements in 2010 (To Date) March 22 - 25, SEPG Conference in Savanah.  I will be attending and will have lots of time to connect to SPaMCASTers in Savanah.  Let me know if you are attending and lets connect! Quest Conference in Dallas April 21 - 23.  I will be talking on "Process Improvement in a ulti-Model World".  The conference includes two days of workshops.  The website to get more information is http://www.qaiquest.org/dallas/index.html Next! The interview in the SPaMCAST 81 is with Paul Byrnes.  We discussed the upcoming release of the CMMI.  Important information for everyone in the process improvement field.