Enterprise Agility Mastery

In this episode, the main crew discusses the good, the bad, and the ugly of surveys in the context of enterprise agility. They share personal experiences and insights on preparing for surveys, interpreting survey results, building trust, and protecting the integrity of surveys. The conversation highlights the importance of problem intent over solution intent in leadership and the role of empowerment and ownership in team success. The conversation explores the challenges of change and the importance of clear communication in sharing survey results. It emphasizes the need for leaders to empower teams and craft a narrative that enables problem-solving. Transparency and trust are key factors in managing survey results, and leaders should respect the privacy of teams while maintaining open lines of communication. The focus should be on learnings and actions, with leaders supporting and guiding teams rather than taking over. Ultimately, effective communication is crucial in driving successful survey initiatives and fostering a collaborative and empowered work environment.

00:00Introduction and Updates

02:32The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Surveys

04:02Preparing for Surveys

06:24Interpreting Survey Results

10:17Building Trust in Survey Results

13:27Intent of the Survey

16:18Trust and Transformation

19:43Empowerment and Ownership

21:14The Challenge of Change

22:00Crafting the Message

23:02Clear Communication

24:01Managing Survey Results

25:22The Power of Three

26:34Empowering Teams

27:02Crafting the Narrative

28:02Leadership and Problem Solving

29:28Transparency and Trust

31:01Respecting Privacy

32:27Managing Messages to Leaders

33:50Communication is Key

36:36Focus on Learnings and Actions

38:07Leadership as a Team Effort

39:27The Importance of Communication

40:04Wrap-up and Conclusion

In this episode of the Enterprise Agility podcast, we're diving into the heart of transformation and resilience in the business world. Join us as Ricardo Liberato and Richard James, two seasoned navigators in the sea of enterprise agility, engage in a compelling dialogue that's a lighthouse for mid-range executives and enterprise-level coaches. They explore the nuances of leading change, the critical role of technical agility, and the ever-present question: to fix forward or to roll back?

In this episode, we're venturing beyond the familiar boundaries of agile methodologies and into the broader landscape of enterprise agility and coaching. Joining us today are seasoned voices in the field—Ian and Tony Christensen—who offer their insights into the current state of agility and the nuanced role of coaching in facilitating lasting change. They'll guide us through an honest discussion about the pitfalls and triumphs of agile transformations and what it truly takes to embed new, more effective ways of working within an organization. Are you ready to redefine what agility means for your business

In this episode of Enterprise Agility, join us as we unpack the essentials of agile learning with our usual crew.

We discuss how to create empowered learning pathways, the magic of cohort connections, the true value of certifications, the power of learning in the moment, and the transformative role of mentorship.

Welcome to the crossroads of enterprise agility, where seasoned coaches and mid-range executives converge to explore the future of agile practices. Today, we're joined by Ian from Sheffield, Ricardo straight from Riga, and Mariya from New Jersey. Together, they dive into the latest findings from the 17th State of Agile report and unravel the implications of declining satisfaction with existing agile practices.

As companies increasingly shun established frameworks in favour of crafting their own agile paths, our speakers shed light on the emerging trend of personalized agility. What does this mean for the future of enterprise agility? Are we witnessing the dawn of a new agile renaissance?

In this episode, we explore the secret sauce behind successful agile transformations and how to navigate the challenges of bringing lasting change to your organization. With insights from Ian, Eric, and Maria, you're in for a session brimming with practical wisdom and actionable strategies. Will you be inspired to rethink how you measure the value of coaching in your enterprise?

In this episode of our Enterprise Agility Mastery Podcast, join Ian Banner and the team, including our newest member Maria from Jersey, as we delve into the J Curve of Change. Together with Erik Hansen, Maria MacCloud, and Ricardo Liberato, we explore how this model can act as a roadmap through the tumultuous terrain of change management. Click on the audio link to gain insights that will empower your agile journey through 2024 and beyond.

In this episode of the Enterprise Agility Mastery Podcast, join our seasoned crew— Ian , Eric, and Maria —as they delve into the essence of achieving peak performance in leadership and business agility by asking each other - What books do you read?

Referencing their favourite books, they'll dissect the importance of systems over goals, the power of loving the process, and why simplicity in action can be your game-changer. Listen in as they discuss how these principles are not confined to engineering but are indeed universal in their application.

Don't miss out on this insightful conversation that could redefine how you approach your work and life. Click on the audio link now to fuel your journey towards enterprise agility.

Our Crew has been joined by a new contributor!

We are delighted to have Maria MacCloud joining us from New Jersey to contribute and give different insights into the areas we discuss.

Want to know more about Maria - listen in!

In this episode, ian and Roccard delve into the difference between traditional room planning and continuous planning. We explore how continuous planning as an infinite game can lead to more sustainable, efficient, and collaborative business operations. We discuss the key steps to successful continuous planning and how it can help businesses identify system constraints and deliver within these constraints. Tune in to discover how continuous planning could transform your business planning approach.

In this episode of our podcast, we explore a unique approach to creating a change backlog in a business organization. We discuss how complaints can be an invaluable source of insight for change and highlight tools and processes like the Celebration 5W, 15-Minute FOTO, and World Café-style workshops for ideation, obstacle analysis, and prioritization. We emphasize the importance of inclusivity and collective intelligence in driving effective change. Tune in to learn how you can empower your teams to be part of the solution, fostering ownership and commitment to the change process.

In this episode, we dive into the concept of the Arrival Fallacy and how it can hinder progress in today's fast-paced, Agile business environment. Join us as we, Ian and Erik , thought leaders in the field of Agile principles, explore this traditional business mindset and discuss how teams and leaders can break free from it. We delve into the importance of delivering value early and often, the role of evidence in validating our assumptions, and the need for a shift in traditional business culture. Tune in and gain insights into how you can navigate the Agile journey effectively in your organization. Don't miss this conversation packed with practical tips and actionable insights!

In this episode, join Agile Coaches Ian and Erik as they navigate the intricacies of Agile transformations. They delve into the concept of psychological safety and its crucial role in fostering a conducive environment for innovation and high performance. Listen in as they discuss the importance of leaders admitting their own mistakes to establish psychological safety and the responsibility of the team in maintaining it. Don't miss out on these insights and more. Click on the audio link now to join the conversation.

In this episode, join Agile Coaches Ian and Erik Hansen as they discuss the intricacies of Agile transformation, the importance of understanding that you are joining an ongoing journey, and the need for a balance between mindset and action. They delve into the significance of patience and trust, the necessity for measuring success. Don't miss out on these insights.

In this episode, join Agile coaches Ian and Erik as they delve into the challenges and techniques of explaining their roles in the Agile world. Listen in as they share relatable analogies, discuss the importance of tailoring communication to the audience's context, and explore the essence of their roles in helping teams perform optimally. Whether you're an Agile coach seeking to refine your pitch or someone curious about Agile methodologies, this episode is packed with valuable insights you won't want to miss.

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Welcome to the Enterprise Agility ! This week, Ian and Ricardo explore the importance of Agile Champions in driving successful organizational transformations. These key individuals play a crucial role in ensuring that the principles and practices of agility stick even after external coaches have left.

Listen in for an interesting conversation, here are some highlights:

Identifying Agile Champions To create lasting change, identify well-connected, cross-team individuals who have a track record of successful deliveries and command respect among their peers. These Agile Champions can foster buy-in and adoption of agile practices throughout the organization.

Differentiating Sponsors and Champions While leaders need to sponsor the initiative, it's important to understand that sponsors and champions have distinct roles. Leaders provide support and resources, while champions drive implementation by embodying agile principles and motivating others to embrace them.

Solving Real Problems Genuine buy-in occurs when the focus is shifted from buzzwords like "agile" or "transformation" to addressing real problems faced by individuals and teams. By demonstrating how agility can solve these challenges, organizations can build true commitment to change.

Leveraging Internal Expertise Instead of relying solely on external coaches who eventually depart, organizations should invest in providing agile skills to existing employees who have a vested interest in the company's success. Passing on these capabilities empowers internal change agents, ensuring sustainability and continuity.

Nurturing Change Agents Identify natural change agents within the organization—those who excel at networking and bridging gaps. Support their growth and development, enabling them to become even more effective in their roles as change agents.

Engaging Critics Rather than excluding skeptics, it is worthwhile to engage them in the change initiative. By involving critics and addressing their concerns, organizations can potentially convert them into advocates, significantly influencing the success of the transformation.

Delivering Tangible Results The ability to deliver impactful change is paramount. Sustainable transformation goes beyond theory and requires a focus on practical solutions that solve real problems. Actions speak louder than words when it comes to driving adoption and creating a resilient agile culture.

Embedding Change Leaders During the transformation period, aim to integrate change leaders into the new organizational structures as much as possible. Recognizing and embedding their expertise ensures they remain integral parts of the organization's journey even after the transition is complete.

We hope these insights inspire your organization's agile transformation, empowering Agile Champions to drive lasting change. Stay tuned for more valuable content on enterprise agility in our next newsletter!

Note: This newsletter is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Organizations are encouraged to tailor strategies to their specific contexts and seek appropriate guidance.

A short message from Ian, the lead on the crew to talk about our pivot to a new name and new audience

Ian can be reached on twitter @ianatbigagility

Ricardo can be reached on twitter @riclib

The new podcast home is https://enterpriseagility.info 

Welcome to Season 3 of our growing podcast.... The job of a coach is to always leave behind a legacy of change that lasts. That's what this episode is about 0 how to enable the change and embed it into the culture of the Enterprise 'before you leave' 

You can get a picture of the model at my website bigagility.com - look for the clubhouse link

Agile Coaching Mastery is recorded live at 5:30PM UK on Mondays on Clubhouse. Go to http://agileclub.club to find out more and join us for the recording

Ricardo can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardoliberato/

Dan can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldina/

Graham can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamshopland/

Roby can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/overvliet/

Jason Cameron joined the conversation [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronjason/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronjason/)

Ian can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-banner-3173229/

Ian's courses can be found  at https://www.agilevisa.com, select the ICAgile Global Schedule, then select  Enterprise Coaching Courses for  CAT and ENT courses,  or Products and Portfolio for the LPM course

Welcome to Season 3 of our growing podcast.... In this episode, the crew talk about the need for credibility and the basis for that. We talk through the top ask of most agile coaches, 'If you're so good at this, why not get on with leading some delivery then?'

Sometimes the answer is yes and sometimes it's no. Listen to the reasoning from the crew this week 

You can get a picture of the model at my website bigagility.com - look for the clubhouse link

Agile Coaching Mastery is recorded live at 5:30PM UK on Mondays on Clubhouse. Go to http://agileclub.club to find out more and join us for the recording

Ricardo can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardoliberato/

Dan can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldina/

Graham can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamshopland/

Roby can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/overvliet/

Jason Cameron joined the conversation [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronjason/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronjason/)

Ian can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-banner-3173229/

Ian's courses can be found  at https://www.agilevisa.com, select the ICAgile Global Schedule, then select  Enterprise Coaching Courses for  CAT and ENT courses,  or Products and Portfolio for the LPM course

Welcome to Season 3 of our growing podcast.... In this episode, the crew talk about the GP Model for what we as coaches do. We (like a GP) discover the problems and hurts and then diagnose what can be done to put these right. Like a good GP we diagnose a solution in discussion with the client, then we test to see if the 'medicine' works. If it doesn't we try again :) 

You can get a picture of the model at my website bigagility.com - look for the clubhouse link

Agile Coaching Mastery is recorded live at 5:30PM UK on Mondays on Clubhouse. Go to http://agileclub.club to find out more and join us for the recording

Ricardo can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardoliberato/

Dan can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldina/

Graham can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamshopland/

Roby can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/overvliet/

Jason Cameron joined the conversation [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronjason/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronjason/)

Ian can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-banner-3173229/

Ian's courses can be found  at https://www.agilevisa.com, select the ICAgile Global Schedule, then select  Enterprise Coaching Courses for  CAT and ENT courses,  or Products and Portfolio for the LPM course

Welcome  to Season 3 of our growing podcast.... In this episode, the crew talk about Advocacy - sometimes called Evangelism. We talk about part of the Enterprise coaching role is to be an advocate of Agile and Lean and we discuss how to advocate. 

We also discuss how to advocate for the coaching role itself - why do we need coaches :) 

You can get a picture of the model at my website bigagility.com - look for the clubhouse link

Agile Coaching Mastery is recorded live at 5:30PM UK on Mondays on Clubhouse. Go to [agileclub.club](http://agileclub.club/) to find out more and join us for the recording

Ricardo can be found at [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardoliberato/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardoliberato/)

Dan can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldina/

Graham can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamshopland/

Roby can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/overvliet/

Jason Cameron joined the conversation [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronjason/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronjason/)

Ian can be found at [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-banner-3173229/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-banner-3173229/)

Ian's courses can be found  at https://www.agilevisa.com, select the ICAgile Global Schedule, then select  Enterprise Coaching Courses for  CAT and ENT courses,  or Products and Portfolio for the LPM course

Welcome  to Season 3 of our growing podcast.... 

In this episode, the crew talk about how to give advice 

Watch out for Ricardo's fabulous hammer analogy and some wise advice from Jason

You can get a picture of the model at my website bigagility.com - look for the clubhouse link

Agile Coaching Mastery is recorded live at 5:30PMUK on Mondays on Clubhouse. Go to [agileclub.club](http://agileclub.club/) to find out more and join us for the recording

Ricardo can be found at [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardoliberato/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardoliberato/)

Ras can be found at [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasoulbaghban/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasoulbaghban/)

Dan can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldina/

Graham can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamshopland/

Roby can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/overvliet/

Jason Cameron joined the conversation [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronjason/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronjason/)

Ian can be found at [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-banner-3173229/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-banner-3173229/)

Ian's courses can be found  at https://www.agilevisa.com

S03E04 ACM Unscripted - Are we really just consultants in disguise?

Welcome  to Season 3 of our growing podcast.... In this episode, the crew Talk about part of the Agiel coach role - certainly at the enterprise level - consulting.

Watch out for discussions about sacking a coach who can only coach, and PowerPoint ! love it our hate it - it's a communications vehicle that many recognise

You can get a picture of the model at my website bigagility.com - look for the clubhouse link

Agile Coaching Mastery is recorded live at 5:30PMUK on Mondays on Clubhouse. Go to [agileclub.club](http://agileclub.club/) to find out more and join us for the recording

Ricardo can be found at [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardoliberato/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardoliberato/)

Ras can be found at [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasoulbaghban/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasoulbaghban/)

Dan can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldina/

Graham can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamshopland/

Roby can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/overvliet/

Jason Cameron joined the conversation [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronjason/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronjason/)

Ian can be found at [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-banner-3173229/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-banner-3173229/)

Ian's courses can be found  at https://www.agilevisa.com - look for CAT, ENT, LPM or BOOTCAMP

Welcome to Season 2 of our growing podcast.... In this Episode, Ricardo, Ras and Ian continue to look at leadership, both how to work with leaders and what kind of leaders we should be as Agile Coaches. As usualy they are joined by friends in the Agile Community to develop ideas etc  Today we start to talk about tVulnerability and Heros -  you have to listen to the podcast to get this :)  Agile Coaching Mastery is recorded live on Fridays on Clubhouse. Go to agileclub.club to find out more and join us for the recording Ian's courses can be found at https://ianbannercourses.carrd.co/

In this special episode, Ian is joined by Michael de la Maza to discuss the 'rather interesting post' that all Enterprise Agile coaches are on a 'no win' game - much like Kirk in the The Kobayashi Maru, where there is no way to win unless you change the game!

Geeked out? Listen in to find out more

Ian and Micael discuss Star Trek and Sense Making and AirBnb amongst other things that are interesting :)

Agile Coaching Mastery is recorded live on Fridays on Clubhouse. Go to agileclub.club to find out more and join us for the recording

Ian's courses can be found at https://ianbannercourses.carrd.co/

In this Episode, Ricardo, Ras and Ian continue to look at a key element of teams : Trust and Psychological Safety. They discuss HIPPOs and ZEBRAs. These are terms for leaders, with ZEBRAs being the really bad one. Listen to the podcast to find out more.  Agile Coaching Mastery is recorded live on Fridays on Clubhouse. Go to agileclub.club to find out more and join us for the recording

Ian's courses can be found at https://ianbannercourses.carrd.co/

In this Episode,Ricardo, Ras and Ian continue to look at a key element of teams : Trust and Psychological Safety. They discuss the 4 levels of Psychological safety, with a nod to 5 dysfunctions of a team. Agile Coaching Mastery is recorded live on Fridays on Clubhouse. Go to agileclub.club to find out more and join us for the recordin

Ian's courses can be found at https://ianbannercourses.carrd.co/

In this Episode,Ricardo, Ras and Ian continue to look at a key element of teams : Trust and Psychological Safety. They discuss the 4 levels of Psychological safety, with a nod to 5 dysfunctions of a team. Agile Coaching Mastery is recorded live on Fridays on Clubhouse. Go to agileclub.club to find out more and join us for the recordin

Ian's courses can be found at https://ianbannercourses.carrd.co/

In this Episode,Ricardo, Ras and Ian Start to look at a key element of teams : Trust and Psychological Safety. Agile Coaching Mastery is recorded live on Fridays on Clubhouse. Go to agileclub.club to find out more and join us for the recordin

Ian's courses can be found at https://ianbannercourses.carrd.co/

n this Episode, Ian, Ricardo and Ras talk to an old friend and  Agility Expert, Tony Christensen, who is currently Head of Agility and Enablement for  Kmart, Australia. Today we talk about 'The path of least resistence to Change.  Agile  Coaching Mastery is recorded live on Fridays on  Clubhouse. Go to  agileclub.club to find out more and join us for the  recording

You can reach out to Tony on LinkedIn, or email Tony at aussieagilista@gmail.com

Ian's courses can be found at https://ianbannercourses.carrd.co/

In this Episode, Ian, Ricardo and Ras talk to an old friend and Agility Expert, Tony Christensen, who is currently Head of Agility for Kmart, Australia. Today we talk about Metrics and Measuring what Matters.  Agile  Coaching Mastery is recorded live on Fridays on Clubhouse. Go to  agileclub.club to find out more and join us for the recording

You can reach out to Tony on LinkedIn, or email Tony at aussieagilista@gmail.com 

Ian's courses can be found at https://ianbannercourses.carrd.co/

In this Episode,Ricardo and Ian continue to discuss starting new assignments and Ricardo tells us about another story of starting. Agile Coaching Mastery is recorded live on Fridays on Clubhouse. Go to agileclub.club to find out more and join us for the recording

In this Episode, Ian, Ricardo and Ras continue to discuss starting new assignments and Ricardo tells us about another story of starting. Agile Coaching Mastery is recorded live on Fridays on Clubhouse. Go to agileclub.club to find out more and join us for the recording

In this Episode, Ian, Ricardo and Ras discuss starting new assignments and Ricardo tells us about his newest work, where he wants to start in the middle. Agile Coaching Mastery is recorded live on Fridays on Clubhouse. Go to agileclub.club to find out more and join us for the recording

In this Episode, Ian, Ricardo and Ras discuss facilitation tips for Coaches. We talk about what to do and what NOT to do - almost as useful Agile Coaching Mastery is recorded live on Fridays on Clubhouse. Go to agileclub.club to find out more and join us for the recording

In this episode, our crew get to talk to Sunil Mundra. Author of Enterprise Agility: Being Agile in a Changing World and talk about Complex Adaptive Systems and the education system that prepares leaders for Stable companies, not the ones we need in the future who can sense and adapt to challenges. 

Ricardo, Ras and Ian can be found on LInkedIn

Sunil Mundra's book is https://www.amazon.co.uk/Enterprise-Agility-Being-Agile-Changing/dp/B07T8KF7NT/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=sunil+mundra&qid=1630009909&sr=8-1

Ian's courses can be found at https://ianbannercourses.carrd.co/

In the first of the Agile Coaching Mastery podcasts, Ian, Ricardo and Ras discuss coaching mastery. Should we try to get this and how do get it? Agile Coaching Mastery is recorded live on Fridays on Clubhouse. Go to agileclub.club to find out more and join us for the recording

Ricardo, Ras and Ian can be found on LInkedIn

Ian's courses can be found at https://ianbannercourses.carrd.co/