Best Agile Trainer Podcasts (2025)

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The Secret Agile Mindset Leaders Actually Want 12:59

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🌟 Why do executives reject agile? The truth might surprise you! 🚀 In today’s empowering guide, we’ll unlock proven strategies that bridge the gap between agile frameworks and what executives REALLY want. 🔥 Transform from a frustrated project manager to a confident leader executives trust! Learn how to foster psychological safety, embrace growth-min…

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085. Make Work Visible: Using Kanban Boards To Manage Your Law Firm’s Capacity 25:59

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Knowledge work hides in ways that physical work never could. That invisibility creates a dangerous pattern: you say yes to one more matter and before you know it, your entire team operates beyond capacity. In this episode, I use real examples from law firms using Kanban boards to demonstrate how making your work visible can fundamentally change how…

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EPISODE 59: I Am Dance Strong - A Movement Close To Our Heart 33:11

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🎙️ What does it mean to be Dance Strong? It means flipping the script on injury in the dance world: 🩰 No more hiding pain. 💪 No more silence. ❤️ Putting your health first—so you can keep moving, performing, and thriving. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Maile Bay-Jacques, a physical therapist passionate about helping dancers and athletes build …

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What daily HABITS Do Top Project Managers REALLY FOLLOW? 16:50

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🚀 Ready to Skyrocket Your Success with Game-Changing Habits? 🌟 What if mastering 8 simple evening habits could completely transform your career and mindset? This empowering guide will show you how to take control, build assertive communication skills, and lead more effectively! ✨ Here's what you'll learn in this episode: ✅ Proven strategies to maxi…

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Dog Agility Foundations: Train World Champion Skills Right In Your Living Room! #311 14:55

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Visit us at shapedbydog.com Ever wonder how world champion agility dogs are made? I’m sharing how to build dog agility foundations and train skills right in your living room! From simple daily games to fun exercises, discover the secrets that helped all 11 of my dogs reach the top, while creating a confident and focused dog that makes brilliant cho…

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Your First Project? Focus on Reliability, Not Perfection! 12:22

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🔥 Your first project? Don’t aim for perfection—focus on reliability! 🚀 In this empowering guide, learn strategies to transform your mindset and thrive in high-pressure situations. Whether you're managing tough projects or dealing with challenging project team members, This episode is packed with personal empowerment tips to help you show up, take c…

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Don't Make This MISTAKE As A NEW Project Manager 9:58

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🚨 Are you making the #1 leadership mistake most new PMs fall into? It's time to transform your mindset and lead with impact! 💪 New project managers, this empowering guide is your blueprint to avoid the pitfalls of ego-driven decisions and thrive in your role. 🌟 Learn and experiment with strategies to build trust, embrace humility, and master assert…

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STOLEN CREDIT? Master The PM Comeback Plan! 13:37

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🔥 Stolen credit at work? It stings, but it doesn’t have to define you! What if you could transform frustration into career-changing power? This empowering guide delivers proven strategies to reclaim your voice, boost your leadership reputation, and thrive in any project management scenario! 💪 In this episode, you’ll learn how to: ✅ Use assertive co…

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084. Technical Debt in Law Firms: How Small Shortcuts Create Big Problems 15:51

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In this episode, I’m diving into a concept that may be quietly hindering your practice: technical debt. In short, technical debt occurs when you take shortcuts to save time, but they end up costing you more in the long run. I’ll walk you through how technical debt shows up in your firm and why tackling this issue head-on is crucial to prevent burno…

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These Work Tips Will Change How You Learn! 15:40

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🚀 Ready to unlock the secrets to PROJECT SUCCESS? " Insider Tips to Elevate Your PM Game Today!" is the ultimate empowering guide to transform your approach to project management. Are you tired of feeling stuck or doubting your progress? This episode will show you how to overcome imposter syndrome, build a support network, and create a thriving, bu…

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Why Your Risk List Might Be Missing Something HUGE! 12:40

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Why Your Risk Register is Failing You 🚨 🚨 Is your risk register helping—or hurting—your project? What if the biggest risk wasn’t even on your radar? This empowering guide reveals why your risk register might be failing you and how to transform it into a proactive, team-driven tool that truly protects your project! 💡 ✅ Learn proven strategies to: - …

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Training Tips From Susan: The Kind Of Relationship That Leads To Real Connection With Your Dog 4:46

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Message From Susan Hey everyone, it’s Susan, and you’re about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let’s dive in! The Kind Of Relationship Th…

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How One Meeting Can Change Your Whole Project! 12:46

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Master Kickoff Meetings: Start Projects Like a Pro! 🚀 Ready to master your next project kickoff meeting and lead like a pro? 🌟 Whether you're tackling workplace bullies, overcoming imposter syndrome, or stepping up your project management game, this empowering guide has you covered! 💼 🔥 Here's what you'll learn in this episode: ✅ Proven strategies …

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The Surprising Truth About Leading Projects! 17:10

12d ago17:10

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Stop Managing Tasks, Start Leading Projects! 💡 🚀 Ready to stop managing tasks and start leading projects that truly inspire? 💡 This empowering guide will transform how you think about project management and help you thrive in your role with proven strategies designed for success! Too often, project management feels like a cycle of status updates an…

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Personal Kanban Questions with Alexandre Silva 49:11

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Dave Prior transitions control of his podcast to Alex Silva, a fellow Personal Kanban practitioner. They discuss the challenges of time management and productivity, sharing personal experiences and strategies. Dave emphasizes the importance of using personal Kanban as a tool for self-reflection and optimization, rather than just task management. He…

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Training Tips From Susan: Inadvertent Time Outs In Dog Training: What They Are, Why They Matter, And How To Avoid Them 5:58

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Message From Susan Hey everyone, it’s Susan, and you’re about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let’s dive in! Inadvertent Time Outs In Do…

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Which Project Management Path Gets You Hired Faster? 22:35

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🚀 PMP vs. Master's in Project Management: Which should YOU choose to transform your career faster? 🌟 If you're stuck deciding between PMP certification or a Master's degree in Project Management, this empowering guide is for YOU! Both paths offer unique opportunities, but which aligns with YOUR dreams, goals, and career ROI? In this episode, we bre…

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083. Delivery Debt is as Bad as Financial Debt, and Your Law Practice May Be Drowning in It 27:20

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In this episode, I’m revisiting the concept of delivery debt: the promises you’ve made that remain unfulfilled. Just like financial debt, taking on too much delivery debt can snowball and overwhelm your firm. And it’s not just about the practical cost; it’s also psychological. The mental load of these unfinished commitments affects your focus, your…

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Are You Leading or Just Acting Like The Expert? 15:09

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Stop Micromanaging! Lead Your Team Like a Pro 🚀 🚀 Are you ready to transform your leadership style and stop micromanaging? What if the key to leading your team like a pro isn’t knowing every technical detail but empowering your team to thrive? 💡 🔥 In this empowering guide, you’ll learn proven strategies to: ✅ Build a bully-free work environment whe…

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Why Showing Up Matters More Than TALENT! 14:05

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he Key to Becoming a Successful Project Manager: Consistency Over Talent Overcome Doubt & Lead Without Authority 👍 In this episode, Ed shares an inspiring journey from aspiring project manager to experienced leader. He emphasizes that talent isn't the primary factor for success—it's the commitment to show up consistently, even when the path is uncl…

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Training Tips From Susan: Feeling Unmotivated? How To Regain Your Training Drive And Help Your Dog Thrive 5:13

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Message From Susan Hey everyone, it’s Susan, and you’re about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let’s dive in! Feeling Unmotivated? How To…

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Why Your Team Wont Speak Up In Meetings 15:35

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8 Leadership Principles Every New PM Must Master Today When Leading Your FIRST PROJECT 🚀 Ready to lead your team with confidence? Whether you're navigating workplace challenges, building trust, or tackling imposter syndrome, this empowering guide will set you on the path to success! In this episode, we explore essential principles that new project …

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David Marquet - Distancing - How Great Leaders Reframe to Make Better Decisions 36:34

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In this conversation, David Marquet shares his transformative leadership journey from commanding the Santa Fe submarine, one of the worst performers in the fleet, to implementing a culture of empowerment and accountability. He discusses the importance of shifting from a language of permission to a language of intent, encouraging leaders to empower …

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What Happens When You Lead With Honesty? 14:52

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Navigating Professional Sabotage and Empowering Your Project Team: EMPOWERED Workspaces vs TOXIC Project Management Environments. In today's episode, Ed shares a personal story about professional sabotage and offers practical advice for overcoming challenges in project management. From initial hesitations to onboarding complexities, Ed highlights t…

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Training Tips From Susan: Why Ranking Reinforcements Is The Key To More Motivated, Focused, & Successful Dog Training Sessions 3:51

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Message From Susan Hey everyone, it’s Susan, and you’re about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let’s dive in! Why Ranking Reinforcements …

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Distancing - How Great Leaders Reframe to Make Better Decisions with Dr. Michael Gillespie 41:04

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In this episode, Dave interviews Dr. Michael Gillespie about his book 'Distancing - How Great Leaders Reframe to Make Better Decisions', which explores psychological distancing as a tool for better decision-making. They discuss the importance of stepping outside one's own perspective to gain clarity, the different types of distancing (self, time, a…

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082. The Best Way to Word Your Checklists 11:28

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In law firms, a lot of time is wasted when work gets passed back and forth because the deliverables aren’t meeting the expected quality standards. This happens when tasks are considered “done,” but the results don’t meet the actual requirements or the unspoken expectations, causing frustration and delays. These unnecessary back-and-forths can grind…

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The #1 Project Management Error You're Probably Making RIGHT NOW. 11:38

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8 Common Project Management Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them 🚨 Are you unknowingly making "The Costly Project Mistake You’re Ignoring Right Now"? This empowering guide will transform the way you manage projects, helping you thrive in any workplace! 💪 In this episode, we'll explore critical project management pitfalls and actionable tips to overcome t…

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This Leadership Lesson Changed Everything! 9:50

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The Leadership Secrets🔑 Leadership in Crisis: How to Shield Your Team and Lead with Accountability In this episode, Ed shares a compelling story about a critical software update failure and the vital leadership lessons learned from it. Highlighting the importance of taking full accountability and defending your team publicly, Ed provides actionable…

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Training Tips From Susan: Rehearsals Of Success: How Every Interaction With Your Puppy Shapes The Dog They'll Become 5:18

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Message From Susan Hey everyone, it’s Susan, and you’re about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let’s dive in! Rehearsals Of Success: How …

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Why MOST Teams Fail and HOW to FIX IT FAST! 11:20

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Master Accountability: The Key to Team Success! Transform Your Project Management: From Surviving to Thriving with These Key Principles In this episode, Ed shares vital insights on how to effectively manage projects and teams with empathy and precision. Through a personal story, he discusses diagnosing the root causes of team issues and offers acti…

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What Happens When You Let Project Management Tools Do All The Work 11:08

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Stop Letting Tools Sabotage Your Leadership 🚨 Is Your Project Management Tool Sabotaging Your Critical Thinking? In this episode, Ed discusses the potential pitfalls of over-relying on project management tools and how it can hinder leadership, intuition, and team dynamics. He shares personal stories and actionable tips to balance the use of technol…

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Training Tips From Susan: From Overwhelm To Confidence: How To Create The Dog Of Your Dreams With Strategic Reinforcement 7:43

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Message From Susan Hey everyone, it’s Susan, and you’re about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let’s dive in! From Overwhelm To Confidenc…

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How To Find Your Way When Everything Feels Confusing 17:32

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Life-Changing Lessons for Project Managers 🚀 🌟 Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed, trying to fix everything and everyone around you? It's time to STOP being a fixer! In this empowering guide for leaders, we dive deep into the transformative journey from feeling lost to leading with clarity and confidence. In this episode, we share real-life sto…

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081. Task Engines in Law: Why Some Cases Sabotage Your Firm’s Productivity 25:17

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Task engines are quietly draining your law practice's productivity right now. These hidden culprits show up as certain case types, jurisdictions, or even internal projects that generate a lot of tasks but little tangible progress or return. It’s something a litigation boutique in Oregon learned the hard way when a surge in Washington State cases al…

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Revolutionizing Team Coordination with Steady featuring Henry Poydar 54:27

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In this conversation, Henry Poydar joins Dave on the podcast to discuss the innovative platform Steady, which aims to enhance team coordination and communication in the workplace. Henry shares his extensive background in engineering and web development, emphasizing the importance of context and intentions in project management. They explore the cha…

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BREAK FREE From Boring Projects With These Tips! 24:18

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🔥 Are you ready to break free from outdated project management practices and unleash your full potential as a project leader? In this empowering guide, Ed dives deep into how to transform your project management strategies and say NO to ineffective traditional methods. Discover Ed's eight-point framework that will help you lead with a growth mindse…

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EPISODE 58: Speed & Agility - Injury Proofing the Athlete 26:58

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Getting faster isn’t just about running harder. It’s about training smarter — with the right mechanics, strength, and mental focus to support it. And avoiding injury? That’s just as strategic. In today’s episode, I sat down with Coach Stacey Iliff to break down how athletes can run faster, cut sharper, and stay healthy while doing it. From biomecha…

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What I Learned from My WORST Project Management Mistakes 14:53

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8 Essential Tips for Building a Successful Project Management Career ✨ Ready to take your project management skills to the next level? What if you could build trust and credibility without knowing all the answers? 🔥 Transform from feeling uncertain to leading with confidence using proven strategies shared in this empowering guide! Gain a 10-year he…

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Hot Take: You Don’t Need To Say “Stay” In Dog Training: Here’s Why Release Cues Work Instead! #310 17:40

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Visit us at shapedbydog.com Hot Take: You don’t need to say “stay” in dog training! I’m sharing how clear release cues give dogs greater clarity and confidence. I’ll take you through how I introduce this concept early with my puppies, how Crate Games helps build a strong foundation, and what it all looks like in everyday training, including when wo…

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Why Every Team Needs a CAPTAIN! 11:04

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🔥🔥🔥 Have you ever wondered what it truly means to be a project manager? In this upcoming episode, we are going to dive into the topic "What is the Role Of A Project Manager". We will identify the core responsibilities that truly define the pivotal position a project manager plays in this Global economy. We will touch on seven items, but there are m…

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Want To Be The Best Project Manager? Try These Tricks! 13:07

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🔥🔥🔥Are YOU ready to join me and embark on a transformative journey toward adding additional skill sets to your project management tool box?👈🏽 Implement some of these project management proven strategies! 💼✨ In this episode, we're tackling the essential topic of " How To Improve Project Management Skills" Project management is a dynamic field that d…

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Can You Be The Leader Everyone Needs? 11:17

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-🚀 Ready to transform your leadership skills and grow into the project management powerhouse you were born to be? Unlock the keys to developing powerful leadership skills in this captivating video, guided by seasoned project managers. In this episode, we address the essential topic "How To Develop Leadership Skills" Leadership IS NOT about TITLES, …

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Training Tips From Susan: Understanding The Stages Of A Dog’s Development 6:19

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Message From Susan Hey everyone, it’s Susan, and you’re about to hear one of my training tips and tidbits. These are quick, actionable strategies to help you and your dog in everyday life or for dog sport. Often our short videos with tips are created from your most popular segments of podcast episodes. So, let’s dive in! Understanding The Stages Of…

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How Teamwork Can Save Your Next Project! 11:59

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🔥🔥🔥Ready to discover the secret sauce behind successful project teams? Greetings, fellow present and future project enthusiasts! Join us in unraveling the pivotal role of team building in the dynamic realm of project management. We will be diving deep into the question: "Why is team building important in project management?" Teamwork lies at the he…

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From Theater to Flow with Ross Beurmann 53:19

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Join Dave Prior as he sits down with Ross Beurmann, author of "From Theater to Flow: Rebuilding the System Behind Agility." In this episode, they delve into the challenges of agile transformations, the concept of "Agile Theater," and the importance of focusing on the middle management to drive meaningful change. Ross shares insights from his book a…

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080. AI for Legal Workflows: The Potential and the Pitfalls 34:10

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AI tools in legal workflows are making waves, but are they really the productivity boosters they’re cracked up to be? While these tools can help speed up certain tasks, like research and drafting, they can also introduce significant risks if we’re not careful. In this episode, I dive into the promise and pitfalls of AI task engines and automation t…

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Daily Scrum Meetings Made EASY with These 7 PROVEN Tips 9:10

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🚀 Ready to transform your daily Scrum meetings into impactful, efficient power sessions? 🎯 In this empowering guide, discover 7 proven strategies every project manager needs for running effective and engaging stand-ups. The daily stand-up, often known as the Daily Scrum, is a cornerstone of the Scrum Lightweight framework. Join us as we unravel the…

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What is a Certified Scrum Master|CSM 11:11

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Certified Scrum Master Explained: Steps & Success Tips! 🔥🔥🔥Are you curious about the Certified Scrum Master certification? In this insightful episode, we embark on a journey to unravel the essence of the "Certified Scrum Master" (CSM) certification. As seasoned project managers, we understand that Scrum has become synonymous with agility in project…

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Behavior Is Communication: Decode Your Dog By Understanding Their 5 Core Needs #309 17:57

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Visit us at shapedbydog.com What if every time your dog misbehaves, pulls on the leash, barks excessively, or completely ignores you, they're actually trying to communicate something important? Our dog's behavior is communication, and we can decode what they are telling us through understanding their 5 core needs. When we are able to truly listen t…