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BONUS: X-Matrix and Obeya: How to Make Strategy Visible and Actionable for Everyone with Jim Benson and Karl Scotland In this BONUS episode, we explore the groundbreaking work of two renowned agilists - Karl Scotland and Jim Benson. Together, they've developed innovative approaches to making strategy accessible and actionable across organizations. We delve into how their combined expertise in X-Matrix strategy deployment and Obeya visualization creates powerful frameworks for aligning teams and keeping strategic conversations alive throughout execution. The Genesis of Strategic Visualization "It's not about whether agile works or not. It's about whether your business is being successful." Karl Scotland shares how his journey from tactical agile practices to strategic thinking began with a deceptively simple question: "How will we know if this agile thing is working?" This fundamental inquiry exposed a common gap in organizations - the disconnect between implementation methodologies and measurable business outcomes. Karl explains how this led him to develop the X-Matrix, a powerful visualization tool that connects true north, aspirations, strategies, tactics, and evidence on a single page, creating coherence across organizational efforts. Jim Benson reflects on his complementary path, observing how organizations often focus intensely on transformations without creating clear alignment between corporate needs, team activities, and customer value. This absence of a "full story" connecting strategic intent to daily work leaves teams uncertain if they're actually doing the right things. Jim highlights how their combined approach addresses this critical gap through collaborative strategy development and visual management. Seeing Strategy, Tactics, and Work in One Place "Strategy has often been things that C-level people do when they go on a retreat to Cancun...and everybody's like 'why?' and they're like 'Cancun'...the story of how that came about isn't there." Karl and Jim introduce their innovative approaches to making strategy visible and actionable. The X-Matrix provides a powerful framework for capturing the five key elements of strategy (True North, Aspirations, Strategies, Tactics, and Evidence) on a single sheet, showing how these elements correlate. This creates a comprehensive strategic story that answers what an organization is doing, why they're doing it, how they'll know it's working, and what success ultimately looks like. This strategic framework then comes to life in the Obeya room, which Jim describes as a physical or virtual space containing a family of visualizations. These include value stream maps, A3s, time series data, personal Kanbans, collaborative problem-solving tools, and KPIs - all designed to support the execution of the strategy articulated in the X-Matrix. By bringing these elements together, teams can maintain a living strategic conversation, allowing for continuous learning and adaptation based on real evidence. In this section, we also refer to:  Esko Kilpi's Interactive Value Creation blog, where he explores different aspects of value creation, including how conversations are the core interaction pattern. The Catch-ball process from Lean The Backbriefing, From Stephen Bungay's book The Art of Action   Maintaining Living Strategic Conversations "You don't create an annual strategy, but you create a living strategic conversation within the organization." The power of connecting X-Matrix and Obeya approaches lies in their ability to catalyze and sustain meaningful strategic conversations. Karl describes the X-Matrix as an "architecture for your Obeya" and emphasizes the importance of continuous strategy development rather than static planning. He introduces concepts like "catch-ball" from Lean and "backbriefing" from military commander Stephen Bungay, which create feedback loops to ensure shared understanding and effective execution. Jim highlights how this approach transforms strategy from an annual event into an ongoing dialogue where everyone can see how their work connects to larger goals. He emphasizes the importance of choosing language carefully, noting his appreciation for Karl's use of "evidence" rather than "metrics" - a subtle but significant distinction that encourages learning and psychological safety rather than mere measurement. This creates environments where people feel safe to discuss what's actually happening rather than hiding problems. The Changing Landscape of Agile and Strategy "I want people to own the process themselves, which is the agreements of how they will interact, and then they deploy tools like their Obeya to facilitate that process and those interactions." When discussing the recent PMI and Agile Alliance merger, both speakers offer thoughtful perspectives on the evolution of agile methodologies. Jim describes this as part of an ongoing commodification of agile practices, suggesting that we're entering a post-framework era where teams can draw from multiple approaches to craft ways of working that suit their specific context rather than adhering to rigid methodologies. Karl reflects on how the early agile community started with like-minded people coming together to share ideas and be "heretics," but eventually evolved into larger, more commercially-driven conferences and organizations. He sees the future in smaller, more focused communities of practice developing around specific interests or approaches - like the collaboration he and Jim have renewed with their course and strategic visualization work. Creating Professional Engagement Through Visualization "The word 'evidence' is a painfully poignant word... Evidence is something that grows over time based on investigation." A fascinating insight from this conversation is Jim's observation about the transformative power of visualization and language in creating psychological safety. He notes that when organizations approach their Kanban or Obeya with a learning mindset - seeking evidence rather than just tracking metrics - the entire conversation changes. Problems become opportunities for learning rather than failures to hide. Karl's careful choice of terminology in his TASTE model (True North, Aspirations, Strategies, Tactics, Evidence) reflects this intention, deliberately moving away from terms like "annual targets" or "process metrics" to encourage more holistic thinking. This approach helps create environments where strategic conversations can flourish across organizational boundaries, keeping everyone aligned on both direction and progress. About Karl Scotland and Jim Benson Karl Scotland is known for his groundbreaking work with the X-Matrix, integrating Agile principles with strategic planning. His innovative approach focuses on aligning True North, aspirations, strategies, tactics, and evidence into a single, collaborative visualization. Karl has extensive experience helping organizations develop continuous strategy development practices that connect strategic intent with execution. You can link with Karl Scotland on LinkedIn. Jim Benson is the visionary author of Personal Kanban and The Collaboration Equation. Jim's expertise lies in collaborative management, visualizing work, and fostering humane, team-driven environments. Through his work at Modus Institute, Jim helps organizations create systems that support continuous improvement and meaningful workplace conversations. You can link with Jim Benson on LinkedIn.

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The 'War on 74' is the rivalry game between Illinois State and Bradley University takes place this Saturday. Long time sports writers Dave Reynolds and Jim Benson share their memories of this long time rivalry. #FatherHarry #Waron74 #MissouriValleyConference

Summary In this conversation, Dave Prior and Jim Benson discuss the challenges of remote work, the impact of collaboration tools on productivity, and the importance of creating humane workspaces. They explore the dynamics of meetings, the toxicity of over-communication, and the need for regular maintenance in team processes. Jim shares insights from his course on cleaning toxic waste in workplaces, emphasizing the significance of visual management and effective communication to foster a healthier work environment. Takeaways • Work should be done without fear or trepidation. • Remote work requires understanding information needs within teams. • Meetings often become unproductive due to over-communication. • Context switching can lead to frustration and decreased productivity. • Creating humane workspaces is essential for team dynamics. • Regular maintenance of team processes prevents issues from escalating. • Collaboration tools need to be used intentionally and effectively. • Visual management can help reduce workplace toxicity. • Toxic systems lead to hiring toxic leaders. • Addressing workplace toxicity is a collective responsibility. Chapters 02:11 Introduction to Jim Benson and Work Dynamics 05:09 The Challenges of Remote Work and Collaboration Tools 08:07 Meeting Overload and Productivity Killers 11:14 Communication Tools and Their Inefficiencies 14:11 The Impact of Context Switching on Work 17:07 Creating Humane Workspaces 20:10 The Role of Tools in Team Collaboration 23:08 Cleaning Toxic Waste in Work Environments 26:15 Conclusion and Course Information Links from the episode Cleaning Toxic Waste Course: https://modusinstitute.com/course/toxic-waste Modus Institute: https://modusinstitute.com/ The Collaboration Equation: https://www.collaboration-equation.com/ The Agile Network December Micro Conference (Dec 16-17): https://theagilenetwork.com Contacting Jim LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimbenson/ Email: jim@moduscooperandi.com

One of the key lessons that helped advance Jim Benson down the CFO path was one in clarity and focus during his tenure as FP&A leader for the customer service division of Compaq, freshly acquired by Hewlett-Packard. Eager to influence how the division's performance was presented, Benson dedicated himself to crafting detailed reports and narratives. However, each time he handed his work to the general manager—a skilled storyteller in his own right—his carefully prepared materials were distilled down to two or three essential points.At first, Benson, a ten year HP veteran, found the process frustrating. “You work very hard to prepare a set of materials and a narrative,” he recalls, “but he would take my materials and build his own narrative.” Yet over time, Benson began to see the value of simplicity and focus, especially in conveying complex financial information to large audiences. The customer service division was in the spotlight for HP's earnings, so every quarter required a clear, compelling story that was rooted in financial reality and accessible to diverse audiences.Through this process, Benson honed his storytelling skills, learning to construct narratives that cut to the core of the message without sacrificing key details. This foundational experience shaped his leadership style, setting a high standard for strategic communication throughout his career. Today, as CFO of Dynatrace, Benson applies these skills to ensure that every financial story aligns with the company's mission, balancing growth, profitability, and innovation.

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Men, do you want to become a legendary lover? Do you know what it takes to be the best she has ever had? Ladies, do you feel like your men are always falling short and you are not sure why? In this episode of The Love Lab Podcast, Kevin Anthony talks with Tantra teacher and coach Jim Benson about what it really means to be a legendary lover, what women are looking for in man, what physical skills a man needs to master, how the physical skills are only the beginning, and so much more. You will learn not only how to be a great lover, but also how to have a great relationship. To Find Out More About Jim Benson, Click The Link Below: https://awakenedmasculine.com/

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This week on the Software Process and Measurement Cast we have a replay of an interview of Jim Benson from 2019.  Jim and I focused on prioritization and how prioritization can be a reflection of more deep-seated problems. One of the ideas Jim shares is that processes are the social contract for getting work done.  In the foreword of Mastering Work Intake, I wrote with (published in January 2024), we reflected that Mastering stood on the shoulders of Jim's Why Limit WIP. Reflecting on this interview I continue to see the relationship between work intake and the travails of prioritization.  All of us at SPaMCAST look forward to your thoughts. Contact Jim LinkedIn: Personal Kanban: Modus Cooperandi:   Learn To Tame Your Work Intake Beast! Jeremy Willets and I are celebrating summer in the northern hemisphere with a summer camp. We'll look at the primary causes of work intake problems… and how to solve them! Join us for an entertaining and informative LinkedIn Live event weekly beginning June 19th at 11:30. Register at  - registration is not necessary but it will help get a count for virtual juice boxes. Re-read Saturday News This week we revisit our first re-read from 2015, The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement ( or ) written by Eli Goldratt. If you are interested in the flow of work you need to read The Goal – more than once.  The link is     Re-read Saturday Instalments                                                                            Next week we will return to our re-read of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's book, .   Next SPaMCAST  On the next Software Process and Measurement Cast, more of the story of Innovatech and what happens when responsibility and accountability get muddled.   We will also have a visit from and his Alpha and Omega of Product Development.

Accountability and responsibility are intertwined. In most businesses, the concepts are intertwined, and when hierarchies are present, layered. In other words, determining who is responsible and accountable is harder than deciding how many layers were in the seven-layer dip several hours after it has been served to a hungry softball team. Let's use the example of developing a feature for a product for Innovatech, an imaginary firm. This ‘case study' synthesizes several real-life stories. The story format protects the innocent and pokes fun at those acting like a “box of rocks.” This is part of a larger business novella David Herron and I are developing that wh hope to share over the summer. Today we will begin with a bit of background. We also have a visit from the Evolutionary Agilist.  and I wrestle with the question, why do we still have testers in the age of automated testing and AI. Learn To Tame Your Work Intake Beast! Jeremy Willets and I are celebrating summer in the northern hemisphere with a summer camp. We'll look at the primary causes of work intake problems… and how to solve them! Join us for an entertaining and informative LinkedIn Live event weekly beginning June 19th at 11:30.     Register at - registration is not necessary but it will help getting a count for virtual juice boxes.   Re-read Saturday News Chapter 3 of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's is titled Enjoyment and The Quality of Life. This chapter resonates strongly with me. I have always struggled with the idea that lounging around or mindlessly working is enjoyable. Thinking about those scenarios the word tedious comes to mind. Let's explore! Buy a copy and read along -   Week 1: -   Week 2: -   Week 3: -   Week 4: -   Next SPaMCAST  Next week, I will be traveling to attend a funeral of a family member.  We will revisit a favorite from 2019, SPaMCAST 553 - Prioritization and Capability, An Interview with Jim Benson. We will be back with new programming on June 23rd.

Hi there.I hope you're well.This week I talk with writer and project consultant, Claire Emerson, about something that has radically improved the way I do things, and that is Personal Kanban.If you ever suffer with procrastination or are feeling even the slightest bit overloaded, Personal Kanban is a great place to start. Developed by Jim Benson, Personal Kanban is a tactile, visual task management system that helps you:* organise* prioritise* and track your work. It uses two main principles: visualising your work in an analogue setting, and limiting the amount of work you have on your metaphorical plate at any one time. I find that it really provides clarity, reduces stress, and increases efficiency. Especially if you are more inclined to the kinaesthetic or visual learning styles like me.So whether you're trying to optimise your work so you feel more in control, or whether you have a massive list of family tasks that need to be coordinated, I can't recommend it enough.I hope you enjoy this chat with Claire.If you're interested in accessing Claire's free course on how to get started with personal kanban (which is where I started) here's the link:https://peopleloveprojects.ck.page/kanban-challengeClaire is also the curator of Flourish newsletter and the creator of Implement My Course — a free 10-day email course on how to apply what you learn without procrastination poisoning your progress, which you can join (free) here. You can check out Claire's other work at:People Love ProjectsThat's about it for me this week.Take care of yourself.Big hugRich Get full access to The Dad Mindset at www.thedadmindset.com/subscribe

BONUS: Mastering Work Intake For Agile Teams with Tom Cagley and Jeremy Willets Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. In this BONUS episode, Tom and Jeremy discuss the main ideas from their latest book on agile transformation and work intake management: Mastering Work Intake: From Chaos to Predictable Delivery. They share some of the main the challenges teams face when trying to adopt agile practices and offer practical strategies for improving work intake processes. The Trigger for the Book "Most people who try to transform and be agile don't do it well. They fail multiple times because they say 'yes' to everything, which is a lack of control on work intake." Tom emphasizes that many teams struggle with agile transformation, often due to poor management of work intake. He has built a career helping teams that have attempted and failed at this multiple times. The main issue is that they end up saying "yes" to every request, leading to a chaotic work environment, lots of work started, and very little finished. "We got started during the pandemic. We looked at many books on the topic and saw that it wasn't tackled very well. 'Actionable Agile' and 'Why Limit WIP' by Jim Benson inspired us." Defining Work Intake and avoiding common mistakes "We are drowning in work. We use metaphors to define work intake and see that work always finds a way to get done. Initially, we titled this book 'Work Entry' because of the idea that work is pushed to people, who naturally say 'yes' because they want to help." "Work has a way of getting started. Recently, I had water in my basement. I didn't know where it came from, but the water found a way in. We see this over and over at work. Work just gets in, often because saying 'no' feels career-limiting." Tom likens unmanaged work intake to water leaking into a basement—inevitable and hard to control. This analogy underscores how work finds its way into a team's backlog, often because rejecting tasks seems risky. "Jumping the queue is a very common mistake. Important work always gets done, but we don't always go through the process of identifying what's truly important. This leads to 'fast switching' between tasks and 'neglected WIP.'" Tom highlights the mistake of allowing work to bypass proper prioritization, leading to constant context switching, which makes teams slow, and neglected tasks which rarely or never get completed. "The goal conflict anti-pattern is another issue. Much of work intake is about the relationships that lead to decision-making." Jeremy discusses how conflicting goals and poor relationship management can lead to self-defeating work intake processes. Key Strategies for Managing Work Intake, and Avoiding the Over-Planning Anti-pattern "In the book, we present patterns to handle intake management and discuss the Product Owner's (PO) role. The PO is critical for managing work intake in Scrum, requiring discipline from both the PO and the team." Jeremy outlines the importance of having a disciplined Product Owner to manage work intake effectively. "The problem of team design often causes issues. Many teams work on features while supporting systems that deliver value to customers. This lack of focus is problematic. Building a solid DevOps framework is crucial." "Agility means flexibility. We need to prioritize and select work more frequently, getting feedback often to determine if the work is necessary. Refer to 'Lean Startup' for more insights." Jeremy advocates for flexibility and frequent prioritization over rigid, upfront planning. "Mapping who is involved in work intake decisions is key. Understanding the feedback loop and how it's integrated into decision-making helps manage work intake better." Tom emphasizes the importance of understanding decision-making processes and who are the stakeholders, to be able to improve those processes through collaboration. Different Types of Work Mean Different Decision Making! "People work on features, defects, support, etc. Each requires different management patterns. Recognizing team constraints is crucial for effective work intake." Tom explains the need for tailored strategies for different types of work, based on team constraints. Only this “whitebox” approach to work management can help us build a work intake process that helps us manage the work in a way that leads to faster deliveries and more productivity. As an example, Tom and Jeremy share a story about a company wanting to move to the cloud. Unfortunately, the CEO's decision overlooked the engineers' lack of skills, which led to big problems. This story puts emphasis on the importance of aligning work intake with team capabilities. A Top Tip: Be Mindful and Deliberate About Accepting Work Into Your Backlog! "We help teams be deliberate about work acceptance by emphasizing relationships and decision-making processes. Effective work intake management reduces disruptions." Tips For Product Owners  "Manage work intake across the entire product. It's more than just planning."  "PO is an active role. Help the team make decisions and sequence work." Tips For Scrum Masters "Don't overlook work intake. Involvement in this aspect is crucial to avoid anti-patterns." "Defend team boundaries to control work intake." The Impact of Applying These Ideas "It would be a lot calmer and more orderly." "We would get a lot more things done, avoiding the anti-pattern of rewarding work starts over finishes." About Tom and Jeremy Tom Cagley is an experienced agile coach and consultant specializing in helping teams manage work intake and improve their agile practices. You can link with Tom Cagley on LinkedIn. You can also listen to Tom's podcast, the SPAMCast. Jeremy Willets is a seasoned agile practitioner and author who has collaborated with Tom on numerous projects, including this book. You can link with Jeremy Willets on LinkedIn.

Collaborwocky 007 - Toxic Work Environments In this episode of Collaborwocky, Jim Benson, Thushyanthan A., and Mark Kilby delve into the complexities of toxic work environments caused by individuals. They explore two distinct patterns: self-hostility and self-overload. The Collaborwocky Team: Jim Benson, Dave Prior, Tonianne DeMaria, Thushyanthan Amirthalingam and Mark Kilby. The Collaborwocky Mother Ship: Collaborwocky is produced by the faculty at Modus Institute and brings fresh perspectives on making work more enjoyable, effective and humane. Come join the community. The Collaborwocky Promise: Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and we will bring you interviews, conversations and new ideas... often.

Author/historian Jim Benson, featuring filmmaker Guillermo del Torro, actors Sally Field and Dean Stockwell; director Jeannot Szwarc; writer David Rayfiel; cinematographer Gerald Perry Finnerman; associate producer Burt Astor and Night Gallery artist Tom Wright

Collaborwocky 006 - Meetings & Collaboration In this episode, we delve into the world of meetings and collaboration.. Our hosts, Jim Benson, Dave Prior, Tonianne DeMaria, Thushyanthan Amirthalingam and Mark Kilby discuss the nuances of meetings, their purpose, and how to navigate them effectively. What You'll Learn: When meetings are valuable Building rapport and trust - Even if not directly collaborative, meetings allow colleagues to share personal stories, build rapport, and understand each other better. Detoxifying work environments - Jim emphasizes that detoxifying work environments requires systematic change. Instead of blaming individuals, focus on altering systems. The Collaborwocky Team: Jim Benson, Dave Prior, Tonianne DeMaria, Thushyanthan Amirthalingam and Mark Kilby. The Collaborwocky Mother Ship: Collaborwocky is produced by the faculty at Modus Institute and brings fresh perspectives on making work more enjoyable, effective and humane. Come join the community. The Collaborwocky Promise: Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and we will bring you interviews, conversations and new ideas... often.

Author/historian Jim Benson, featuring comments by creator/writer Rod Serling; actors Joan Van Ark and Gary Lockwood; director Jeannot Szwarc; makeup artist Leonard Engelman and Night Gallery artist Tom Wright

Author/historian Jim Benson, featuring comments by creator/writer Rod Serling, Guillermo del Toro, actors Burgess Meredith, Jenny Sullivan and Cameron Mitchell, makeup artist Leonard Engelman, Barry Sullivan's daughter and Night Gallery artist Tom Wright

Author/historian Jim Benson, featuring comments by actors Ozzie Nelson, Lindsay Wagner, Michael Lerner and Roger Davis, director John Badham and Night Gallery artist Tom Wright

Author/historian Jim Benson, featuring comments by creator/writer Rod Serling, filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, actors Mickey Rooney and Raymond Massey, director Jeannot Szwarc and Night Gallery artist Tom Wright

Authors/historians Jim Benson and Scott Skelton

Collaborwocky 005 - Victory Conditions In this episode, we set the context in homeschooling and explore the concept of victory conditions. Our hosts, Jim Benson, Dave Prior, Tonianne DeMaria, Thushyanthan Amirthalingam and Mark Kilby share personal experiences and insights on how to create a successful learning environment. Initially set for children but broadened within the conversations to teams that can lead to better outcomes. What You'll Learn: Victory conditions are essential for any endeavor, including homeschooling. Explicitly define what success looks like. Building rapport and trust within the team enhances collaboration and communication. The Collaborwocky Team: Jim Benson, Dave Prior, Tonianne DeMaria, Thushyanthan Amirthalingam and Mark Kilby. The Collaborwocky Mother Ship: Collaborwocky is produced by the faculty at Modus Institute and brings fresh perspectives on making work more enjoyable, effective and humane. Come join the community. The Collaborwocky Promise: Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and we will bring you interviews, conversations and new ideas... often.

Collaborwocky 004 - Realms of "Done" In this special one-on-one episode of Collaborwocky, host Jim Benson sits down with Andrew Sanyal, a Modus Institute student with a rich background in semiconductor projects and applied physics. They delve into the nuanced concept of "done" within Agile methodologies, exploring its implications beyond software development into the realms of quantum computing and product management. Drawing from Andrew's experience, the conversation illuminates how definitions of completion evolve through different project stages and the significance of interdisciplinary system thinking. What You'll Learn: Insights into systems thinking across various disciplines and its impact on project management. The complexity of defining "done" in Agile and how it extends to broader organizational contexts. The challenges and strategies of implementing Agile methodologies in hardware and software integration. Reflections on collaborative work and the dynamic nature of project completion. Featured Guest: Andrew Sanyal, Student at Modus Institute with expertise in semiconductor projects, quantum computing, and applied physics. The Collaborwocky Team: Jim Benson, Dave Prior, Tonianne DeMaria, Thushyanthan Amirthalingam and Mark Kilby. The Collaborwocky Mother Ship: Collaborwocky is produced by the faculty at Modus Institute and brings fresh perspectives on making work more enjoyable, effective and humane. Come join the community. The Collaborwocky Promise: Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and we will bring you interviews, conversations and new ideas... often.

At the Modus Institute, Jim Benson and Mark Kilby have created a new offering called Successful Distributed Teams. This new course focuses on how to build strong remote teams, how to create a humane, healthy balance of productivity and accountability, and what tools you can use to make it all work. In this interview, Jim and Mark join me to discuss what happened when they combined the many years of experience they each have in shaping remote teams that work. We cover how the idea of remote work has changed over the past few years, what makes it so challenging, and things you can start doing to foster a thriving collaborative remote team.  This podcast was originally recorded in video. You can find that version here: https://youtu.be/TnFzQr80tBg To learn more about Successful Distributed Teams https://modusinstitute.com/course/successful-remote-work-teams To check out Mark Kilby and Johanna Rothman's book From Chaos to Successful Distributed Agile Teams https://tinyurl.com/5fbnynxe Contacting Jim Web: https://modusinstitute.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jimbenson Email: jim@moduscooperandi.com Contacting Mark Web: MarkKilby.com Mastodon: https://hachyderm.io/@mkilby LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkilby/ Email: mark@markkilby.com

In this episode of AthCastMusic, Marlene chats with Jim Benson, filmmaker of "Hwy 29 Revisited," a documentary capturing the influential music scene of Athens, GA in the 80s and 90s. Jim, also known for establishing the WORD X WORD Festival, shares his experiences in Athens, highlighting how the welcoming nature of local bands and venues extended his stay. Their discussion reveals shared goals and surprising connections, offering listeners a glimpse into the dynamic world of Athens' music legacy.hwy29documentary@gmail.com413-446-9505

In this episode returning guest, Jim Benson, presents a holistic view of male sexuality. We dive into the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of sex and sexuality. Jim's mission is to help men level up their sex life and connect deeper with their partners. Tune in to get the education that you didn't in High School. Jim's Links: https://awakenedmasculine.com

In this episode returning guest, Jim Benson, presents a holistic view of male sexuality. We dive into the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of sex and sexuality. Jim's mission is to help men level up their sex life and connect deeper with their partners. Tune in to get the education that you didn't in High School. Jim's Links: https://awakenedmasculine.com

In this episode returning guest, Jim Benson, presents a holistic view of male sexuality. We dive into the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of sex and sexuality. Jim's mission is to help men level up their sex life and connect deeper with their partners. Tune in to get the education that you didn't in High School. Jim's Links: https://awakenedmasculine.com

“Most of the failures in any project that I've ever been on have been due to lack of communication, lack of coordination, lack of respect for other people, overemphasis on procedure, as opposed to being able to react elegantly to changes in the situation that you're in.” - Jim Benson   This quote is from our guest on today's episode Jim Benson, who has extensively studied why people struggle to collaborate and is the author of Personal Kanban and The Collaboration Equation.   Jim joins our hosts Ben and Aaron on today's episode to have a crucial conversation about how relying on procedure can prevent progress, and more importantly, why people won't collaborate or why they can't seem to get it right.   It is clear that when done well, collaboration produces the highest quality outcome and it just feels good. But why do people struggle with it? This is the question that Jim, Ben, and Aaron discuss in today's episode, as well as how to collaborate effectively, the benefits of collaboration, how to assess your level of collaboration, dealing with conflict and frustrations within a group, and how to get leaders to get the most out of their team, and much much more.   If your team is missing deadlines, not seeing eye to eye, noticing more bugs, and the stress levels are high, or if you're just looking for ways to improve your collaborative efforts, this episode is for you.   You don't want to miss this one!   Topics discussed in this episode: A little bit about Jim's background Similarities between music and games Dealing with uncertainty through collaboration Incentivizing “pulling the cord” in collaboration vs. in knowledge work Producing value in teamwork vs. solo work Why don't leaders use collaboration more often? Do gamers want more complex tech? Improving sequels by removing the “bad stuff” instead of adding The best way to deal with stress Questions to ask yourself to gauge your level of collaboration Dealing with conflict when collaborating A healthy way to deal with unhealthy frustrations What is learned helplessness and how to deal with it How to make visualization effective for groups and teams   Check out what Jim Benson is up to by visiting his websites here: https://moduscooperandi.com/ https://modusinstitute.com   You can find Jim Benson's books here:    Personal Kanban: https://www.amazon.com/Personal-Kanban-Mapping-Work-Navigating/dp/1453802266/   The Collaboration Equation: https://www.amazon.com/Collaboration-Equation-Strong-Professionals-Delivery-ebook/dp/B0BHXDBG25 Sign up for the Building Better Games Newsletter for monthly tips to help you lead game teams! https://buildingbettergames.gg/newsletter/   Check out our website: https://buildingbettergames.gg/   If you've enjoyed this episode and wonder if we could help your studio or company out, email us at info@valarinconsulting.com to set up a free 90-minute call!   For more episodes, head to the Building Better Games Podlink https://www.pod.link/1559448378   Connect with us: https://www.tiktok.com/@building_better_games https://www.instagram.com/building_better_games/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/valarin-inc/   Content Editor: Jonathan Singh This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

TVC 617.3: Jim Benson, co-author of Rod Serling's Night Gallery: An After-Hours Tour, talks to Ed about “They're Tearing Down Tim Riley's Bar,” the first-season episode starring William Windom, Diane Baker, and Bert Convy that is universally recognized as one of the best, among the most personal, scripts that Rod Serling ever wrote. Night Gallery: An After-Hours Tour has been updated and reissued as a 50th anniversary second edition that includes a brand new foreword by Oscar and Emmy winning director Guillermo del Toro. Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests for the podcast edition of our program. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started: https://www.advertisecast.com/TVConfidentialAradiotalkshowabout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TVC 617.1: Part 2 of a conversation that began last week with Jim Benson, host of Jim Benson's TV Time Machine and the co-author, along with Scott Skelton, of Rod Serling's Night Gallery: An After-Hours Tour, everything you wanted to know about the other famous TV series created by Rod Serling. Topics this segment include how Night Gallery was both a director's show as well as a producer's show, and how series creator Rod Serling took away his own leverage by not insisting on having creative control of the series once Night Gallery went into production. Night Gallery: An After-Hours Tour has been recently updated and reissued as a marvelous 50th anniversary second edition that includes a host of new material, including more than four hundred pages of new information, plus a brand new foreword by Oscar and Emmy winning director Guillermo del Toro. Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests for the podcast edition of our program. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started: https://www.advertisecast.com/TVConfidentialAradiotalkshowabout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TVC 617.2: Jim Benson, co-author of Rod Serling's Night Gallery: An After-Hours Tour, talks to Ed about some of many misconceptions about Night Gallery, many of which stem from the truncated versions of many episodes as they appeared in the show's syndication package. Night Gallery: An After-Hours Tour has been recently updated and reissued as a marvelous 50th anniversary second edition that includes a host of new material, including more than four hundred pages of new information, plus a brand new foreword by Oscar and Emmy winning director Guillermo del Toro. Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests for the podcast edition of our program. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started: https://www.advertisecast.com/TVConfidentialAradiotalkshowabout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode titled, "Time Management is Bullshido," Adam Hoots, takes listeners on a journey to enhance their time management skills and become more efficient in their daily lives. He begins by expressing gratitude for a positive review from Rafa Franca of his book, The Old Dog Lean Thesaurus, and invites further feedback for future improvements. Adam emphasizes the importance of personal clarity and understanding what one wants in life. He encourages listeners to identify their values, strengths, purpose, and long-term goals to gain a clear vision of their life's direction. Moving on, he delves into the concept of standard work and how creating a weekly work plan and personal Kanban board can help visualize and prioritize tasks effectively. Time blocking and time boxing take center stage as Adam discusses powerful time management techniques. He explains how time blocking helps in allocating specific time slots for various tasks, while time boxing sets time limits to improve productivity and efficiency. Furthermore, he stresses the significance of leader standard work, aligning daily activities with life goals, and cultivating leadership skills. Adam brings attention to embracing Lean principles, particularly living in the Eisenhower Matrix quadrant of tasks that are important but not urgent. He urges listeners to apply Lean principles to their daily lives, continuously improve their productivity, and strive to be better each day. In conclusion, he encourages experimentation with different productivity techniques and a commitment to growth and progress. For those seeking further knowledge, he recommends Jim Benson's Personal Kanban class and Felipe Engineer-Manriquez's Scrum class as valuable resources for continued learning and implementation.   ABOUT HOOTS ON THE GROUND PODCAST: The Lean Builder's absolutely, positively NO Bullshido podcast. Join Host Adam Hoots and his guests as they dig deep into the topics that are relevant to those of us who “get it”: the men and women with the dirty boots, the ones who work in the field, doing the hands-on business of construction each day. Listen in as we keep it real while stories from the trenches are shared along with lessons learned and some laughter along the way.   RESOURCE LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: ·        www.theleanbuilder.com | Our main blog, book, resources, news & events website   GUESTS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE: ·        Adam Hoots | www.linkedin.com/in/adam-hoots-4645519/ | podcast host for “Hoots on the Ground” and Lean Construction Shepherd with ConstructionACHEsolutions   SPONSORED BY: ·        BOSCH RefinemySite | www.bosch-refinemysite.us

TVC 616.2: Jim Benson, co-author of Rod Serling's Night Gallery: An After-Hours Tour, talks to Ed about how Night Gallery helped launch the career of many directors, including John Badham, John Astin, Jeannot Szwarc, and, most famously, Steven Spielberg. Night Gallery: An After-Hours Tour has been updated and reissued as a marvelous 50th anniversary second edition that includes a host of new material, including more than four hundred pages of new information, plus a brand new foreword by Oscar and Emmy winning director Guillermo del Toro. Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests for the podcast edition of our program. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started: https://www.advertisecast.com/TVConfidentialAradiotalkshowabout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TVC 616.1: Ed welcomes back Jim Benson, host of Jim Benson's TV Time Machine and the co-author, along with Scott Skelton, of Rod Serling's Night Gallery: An After-Hours Tour, everything you wanted to know about the other famous TV series created by Rod Serling. Night Gallery: An After-Hours Tour has been recently updated and reissued as a marvelous 50th anniversary second edition that includes a host of new material, including more than four hundred pages of new information, plus a brand new foreword by Oscar and Emmy winning director Guillermo del Toro. Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests for the podcast edition of our program. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started: https://www.advertisecast.com/TVConfidentialAradiotalkshowabout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As men, we don't talk candidly about sexual health and performance. We joke and we jab each other and make light of the situation but it's rare to have a meaningful conversation. In this episode of the podcast we'll sit down with Jim Benson, men's sexual health expert, to talk about performance anxiety, sexual dysfunction, and how to take your sex life to the next level.

As men, we don't talk candidly about sexual health and performance. We joke and we jab each other and make light of the situation but it's rare to have a meaningful conversation. In this episode of the podcast we'll sit down with Jim Benson, men's sexual health expert, to talk about performance anxiety, sexual dysfunction, and how to take your sex life to the next level.

As men, we don't talk candidly about sexual health and performance. We joke and we jab each other and make light of the situation but it's rare to have a meaningful conversation. In this episode of the podcast we'll sit down with Jim Benson, men's sexual health expert, to talk about performance anxiety, sexual dysfunction, and how to take your sex life to the next level.

As men, we don't talk candidly about sexual health and performance. We joke and we jab each other and make light of the situation but it's rare to have a meaningful conversation. In this episode of the podcast we'll sit down with Jim Benson, men's sexual health expert, to talk about performance anxiety, sexual dysfunction, and how to take your sex life to the next level.

As men, we don't talk candidly about sexual health and performance. We joke and we jab each other and make light of the situation but it's rare to have a meaningful conversation. In this episode of the podcast we'll sit down with Jim Benson, men's sexual health expert, to talk about performance anxiety, sexual dysfunction, and how to take your sex life to the next level.

As men, we don't talk candidly about sexual health and performance. We joke and we jab each other and make light of the situation but it's rare to have a meaningful conversation. In this episode of the podcast we'll sit down with Jim Benson, men's sexual health expert, to talk about performance anxiety, sexual dysfunction, and how to take your sex life to the next level.

As men, we don't talk candidly about sexual health and performance. We joke and we jab each other and make light of the situation but it's rare to have a meaningful conversation. In this episode of the podcast we'll sit down with Jim Benson, men's sexual health expert, to talk about performance anxiety, sexual dysfunction, and how to take your sex life to the next level.

00:00 Intro 00:35 Jim's New Music Album 03:52 Why write "The Collaboration Equation" book 06:38 Structure of the book 11:10 Leadership is a verb 16:10 Ten rules for jamming - applied to product development 20:13 Problems to create the right environment for collaboration 21:37 Acting with confidence 29:02 If you always bring the same tool you are the tool 31:50 Does agile scale? 33:53 Responsibility and clarity 35:57 How to make work not suck! 42:58 Outro The Collaboration Equation: Strong Professionals | Strong Teams | Strong Delivery -https://www.amazon.com/Collaboration-Equation-Strong-Professionals-Delivery-ebook/dp/B0BHXDBG25 Modus Institute - https://www.modusinstitute.com/ 10 Rules for Jamming - https://www.wamplerpedals.com/blog/music/2019/05/10-rules-of-jamming/ Getting People to Play Along - https://www.modusinstitute.net/posts/weekly-jim-33-getting-people-to-play-along ---------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us at the following places: Wisconsin Agility Training: https://wisconsinagility.com/training Advising: https://wisconsinagility.com/advising Merch: https://wisconsinagility.com/merch Jeff Bubolz Jeff Bubolz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbubolz/ Jeff Bubolz Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffBubolz Chad Beier Chad Beier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadbeier/ Agile Songs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@agilesongs Agile Songs Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@agilesongs/shorts Agile Songs Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgileSongs The Agile Wire Web: https://theagilewire.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YKEHJtcJXZ55ohsUOvklI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-agile-wire/id1455057621 Agile Wire Clips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLl0ryedF7y7HWTsbur4ysdpUcY7tniSG Agile Wire Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgileWire Make sure you subscribe to the channel! #Scrum #Agile #ProfessionalScrum #Kanban #BusinessAgility

Jim Benson recently wrapped up a 42-year career as a sports writer. He spent all of his years writing for the Bloomington Pantagraph (Bloomington-Normal, Illinois). In this podcast, Jim discusses a few moments and people from his time as a writer, including covering the University of Illinois men's basketball team making two Final Four runs, getting to interview Michael Jordan, covering Illinois State men's basketball and the Missouri Valley Conference and prep sports in central Illinois. Follow Jim Benson on Twitter: @Pg_Benson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/personsofinterest/message

On this episode of #mensexpleasure, I chat with Jim Benson. Jim has dedicated his life to helping men of all ages and backgrounds love themselves more fully. For the past 20 years, he has been coaching guys to “breakthroughs in the bedroom.” Jim's Awakened Masculine program blends best practices across disciplines to create a powerful transformative environment for men to experience more personal pleasure and relationship satisfaction. He has trained as a professional coach at the Coaches Training Institute and held the PCC (Professional Certified Coach) credential from the International Coach Federation for many years. He has 7000 hours of individual, relationship, and group coaching experience. And, he is a graduate of The Interchange Counseling program. Key Points: Jim introduces himself Working with men Separating orgasm and ejaculation The importance of breathing and moving Different breathing techniques Energy circulation Practical advice for couples Relevant Links: Jim's website: https://awakenedmasculine.com/ Cam's Patreon: https://patreon.com/thecamfraser/  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cam-fraser/message

In his latest book, The Collaboration Equation: Strong Professionals Strong Teams Strong Delivery, Jim Benson highlights the solution to the problems most organizations face in really achieving the outcomes they want: how to foster human collaboration, where individuals work together in teams to create value, where professionals act with confidence, and where work can be visualized. Check out our interview to dive into our rich conversation about collaboration, continuous improvement, and how to create cultures that foster connection and innovation. Jim is a fabulous storyteller and we both share stories of our experiences in working with leadership teams around the world to foster cultures of continuous improvement – and share why it's about the process, the people and the collaboration – not the tools – that are the key to success. Our discussion questions: What inspired you to write this book? What was the problem you were trying to solve by writing this book? (4:36) On page 30 you talk about “maintaining anti-collaborative cultural patterns without realizing it” – what have you observed and how did this lead to the content of the book? (8:42) On page 130 you write,“Without understanding your culture, you will never obtain a culture of continuous improvement.” What have you come to learn about that value of understanding your culture and how that influences how we create continuous improvement cultures? (17:21) How did you come up with the succinct list of the 5 principles of collaboration? (20:40) What is one thing that you've personally had to adjust in your style to become a better collaborative leader? (25:13) What is one thing that you discovered or learned with a new perspective through the process of writing the book? (29:35) What is a question that you haven't, or are not usually asked about the book? What is that question? And what's your answer? (35:01)

BONUS: The Collaboration Equation, Fostering Effective Collaboration in Agile Software Development with Jim Benson Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes.   About Jim Benson A pioneer in applying Lean and Kanban to knowledge work, Jim is the creator of Personal Kanban and co-author of Personal Kanban: Mapping Work | Navigating Life, winner of the Shingo Research and Publication Award. His other books include Why Plans Fail, Why Limit WIP, and Beyond Agile. He is the CEO of Modus Cooperandi, and co-founder of Modus Institute. For the past two decades Jim has worked at uncovering ways for individuals and groups to communicate, collaborate, and find clarity in unpredictable and amorphous environments. You can link with Jim Benson on LinkedIn and connect with Jim Benson on Twitter.

Jim Benson lays out his four archetypes of a Sexually Integrated Man. Learn how to express these archetypes authentically so you don't lose your sexual power and pleasure, which happens when these archetypes become distorted.

Episode page with transcript, video, and more My guest for Episode #463 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Jim Benson, the CEO of Modus Cooperandi, and co-founder of Modus Institute. He was previously a guest on Episodes 155 and 401. He was also a guest on Lean Whiskey #25 with me and Jamie Flinchbaugh (and #31), and was guest #4 on My Favorite Mistake. A pioneer in applying Lean and Kanban to knowledge work, Jim is the creator of Personal Kanban and is co-author of Personal Kanban: Mapping Work, Navigating Life, winner of the Shingo Research and Publication Award. His other books include Why Plans Fail, Why Limit WIP, and Beyond Agile. His latest book is The Collaboration Equation: Strong Professionals, Strong Teams, Strong Delivery. Today, we discuss topics and questions including: How do you define collaboration?  As an angry punk rocker? Parallels to startup software companies?? The balance between “every building/patient is unique “vs. having knowledge/structure/process?? Standard work for encountering complexity When a major problem gets solved and nobody ends up in tears – From lawsuits, yelling, and strife — to collaborative problem solving? How? Culture as it exists… culture as we are creating…?? Team deciding the culture vs. the CEO or leader having a vision of what the culture should be? What the CEO says vs. what is the reality? Value Stream Mapping as a “ruse”… a way to uncover team breakdown problems Flapping our mouths vs. information about what's really happening?? Get comfortable with change happening every day Be hard on the process, not the people? But the system is made of people… The FEELING of being respected Fear as a cause of problems — “Every real collaboration has psychological safety” What have you learned about PS, how to gauge it, and how to create it? “You can't go buy a box of psychological safety” An NBA superteam… how would YOU lead them? Getting over your damn self The power of team members who are more likely to talk about others than themselves “Do you feel heard…” — or are you actually heard? What readers would get the most out of this book? The podcast is sponsored by Stiles Associates, now in their 30th year of business. They are the go-to Lean recruiting firm serving the manufacturing, private equity, and healthcare industries. Learn more. This podcast is part of the #LeanCommunicators network. 

Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. Have you “nudged” the system in the right direction? Bert asks us. Have people in the team, and around the team become the best version of themselves? We discuss these and other questions that Bert asks himself when evaluating his own performance as a Scrum Master.  Featured Retrospective Format for the Week: The Lean Coffee the most versatile retrospective format for Agile teams Bert calls himself a “Lean Coffee Traditionalist”. He explains how the format works and why the format works so well in all kinds of contexts and teams. We discuss the origins of Lean Coffee and link to a video by Jim Benson presenting the format he created.  Do you wish you had decades of experience? Learn from the Best Scrum Masters In The World, Today! The Tips from the Trenches - Scrum Master edition audiobook includes hours of audio interviews with SM's that have decades of experience: from Mike Cohn to Linda Rising, Christopher Avery, and many more. Super-experienced Scrum Masters share their hard-earned lessons with you. Learn those today, make your teams awesome!     About Bert Heymans Bert is a long time Lean Management aficionado and project management tool specialist, along the way he fell in love with business analysis and teaching business analysis techniques. In 2016 he founded Lean Coffee Ghent and has been at it since. You can link with Bert Heymans on LinkedIn and connect with Bert Heymans on Twitter.