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Product Agility

Ben Maynard

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Less Method. More Meaning. The world of Product Discovery and Creation is becoming increasingly challenging due to mistakes and missed opportunities that are prevalent in agile teams, large-scale Scrum and all other agile frameworks. History has shown that when organisations try and scale their product development to more than one cross-functional team, mistakes are made that cut short many chances of getting all possible benefits. The route of this for many is the need for more attention pa ...
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Welcome to the Iprograms Podcast, The Art of Program Management. Join Dr. Bill Bersing, President of Iprograms, as he brings you insightful interviews with top leaders and professionals in the field. Each episode delves into the most challenging aspects of program and project management, offering expert insights, real-world strategies, and valuable tips to elevate your skills. Our guests share their invaluable experiences and expertise across various industries and regions, from cost control ...
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Send us a text In this solo episode, host Ben Maynard explores a shift in thinking that many coaches and leaders need to make: moving away from trying to fix teams and instead focusing on coaching for meaning. If you're involved in organisational change—whether as a product leader, agile coach, or transformation lead—this episode offers practical i…
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Send us a text In this no-holds-barred solo episode, host Ben Maynard delivers a searing obituary for agile coaching — or at least, the version of it we’ve come to know. If you’re a senior leader investing in agile or a coach trying to stay relevant, this episode is for you. Ben doesn’t just diagnose the decline of agile coaching — he traces its ev…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Product Agility Podcast, host Ben Maynard challenges one of the most pervasive and damaging habits in product organisations: treating roadmaps like contracts. Ben explores why our obsession with polished timelines and rigid plans can undermine trust, limit learning, and stall product progress — and offers a rad…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Product Agility Podcast, host Ben Maynard tackles one of the most misunderstood and overlooked challenges in scaling product organisations: the persistent misalignment between product and technology teams. Ben explores how chaos at scale is often a design flaw, not a team flaw — a consequence of mismatched ince…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Product Agility Podcast, host Ben Maynard shares a practical approach to helping people grow beyond their job titles—an approach that improves collaboration, accelerates delivery, and supports meaningful development without adding unnecessary bureaucracy. At the centre of the conversation is the concept of a “M…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Product Agility Podcast, host Ben Maynard explores the role of leading and lagging metrics in product strategy, OKRs, and business impact. Many teams rely on lagging metrics to measure success, but when the results are in, it’s often too late to make meaningful changes. Leading metrics provide an opportunity to…
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Send us a text In this week’s episode of the Product Agility Podcast, Ben is joined by Jim Kalbach, an expert in design, innovation, and the Jobs to Be Done (JTBD) framework. Together, they tackle one of the biggest blind spots in product development—our over-reliance on user stories and how shifting our focus to customer jobs can unlock real value…
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Send us a text In this week’s Product Agility Podcast, host Ben Maynard takes the mic solo once again, tackling an issue that has taken over the world of Agile and Product Management: our over-reliance on templates and canvases. From Vision Canvases to Lean Product Discovery Templates, we’ve been sold the dream that structured frameworks make our l…
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Have you ever worked on a project that started off strong, only for things to quickly unravel? Deadlines slip, communication breaks down, and meetings feel like a waste of time. It’s not always about lacking skills—sometimes, project managers just need the right strategy tools and soft skills to take their projects from good to exceptional. In this…
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Send us a text 🔗 Master Lean Product Discovery – Sheev Workshops: https://sheev.co.uk/training/leanux/ In this week’s Product Agility Podcast, host Ben Maynard takes the mic solo once again to tackle one of the biggest and most persistent failures in product and agile transformations: the misunderstanding of how learning drives adaptability. For ye…
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Send us a text In this week’s Product Agility Podcast, host Ben Maynard takes the mic solo to tackle one of the most controversial (and misunderstood) statements in product development: "Developers should NEVER talk to customers or users…"😲 But wait—should they? Or is this just another myth holding product teams back? Ben dives into the real reason…
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Send us a text In this week’s Product Agility Podcast, we’re joined by Jeff Gothelf, author, speaker, and product discovery expert, to explore the evolution of Lean UX and why it’s no longer just about UX. Jeff shares how the Lean Product Canvas has shifted the way teams collaborate, align on business problems, and focus on outcomes over outputs. W…
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Send us a text In this week’s Product Agility Podcast, we explore the true foundations of high-performing teams with Lucy Widdowson and Paul Barbour, executive team coaches, authors, and lead tutors at Henley Business School. With decades of experience coaching leadership teams, Lucy and Paul share their insights on what separates functional teams …
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Send us a text In this week’s Product Agility Podcast, we explore the power of effective design with Ashley Nicodemus, a seasoned product designer and Senior Director of Design at UE Group. Ashley shares her deep expertise in mission-critical design and explains why beauty is great—but effectiveness is what truly drives impact. Key Takeaways: Desig…
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Send us a text In this week’s Product Agility Podcast, we explore the critical link between strategy and OKRs with Sebastien Prioris, a seasoned product leader and founder of Stratify. Seb shares why so many organisations struggle to make OKRs work—and how a clear, actionable strategy can change everything. Key Takeaways: OKRs Alone Aren’t Enough: …
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Send us a text In this first episode of 2025, the Product Agility Podcast is back with a bang! Ben Maynard welcomes Ivett Ördög, a seasoned engineer, product leader, and creator of the innovative Lean Poker workshop, to explore the transformative power of feedback in building products that people truly love. With over three decades of coding experi…
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Send us a text In this special Christmas episode of the Product Agility Podcast, host Ben Maynard reflects on the past year and shares a message of gratitude and optimism. From challenges to triumphs, this year has been one of growth, connection, and inspiring conversations with amazing guests from across the agile and product communities. Ben also…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Product Agility Podcast, Ben Maynard welcomes Abdo Wahba, presentation coach and product expert, to explore why so many presentations fail to create stakeholder buy-in—and more importantly, how to fix them. Drawing from over 1,300 hours of coaching experience, Abdo shares practical techniques to improve your co…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Product Agility Podcast, Ben welcomes Tamas Kokeny, CTO of Bobcats Coding, to explore the often-overlooked yet critical intersection of technology and product agility. Tamas brings his extensive technical expertise to discuss how to prioritise early testing over relying solely on sophisticated metrics to create…
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In this episode, Dr. Bersing is joined by Dr. Donald B. Wilson—a seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, and organizational strategy. With expertise spanning sales, technical innovation and leadership development, Dr. Wilson shares his deep insights into how Artificial Intelligence is transforming not only transforming…
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Nearly two decades ago, Dr. Bill Bersing set out to explore a then-nascent concept: virtual executive leadership. His work culminated in a 2009 dissertation that asked leaders critical questions about building trust, fostering collaboration, and achieving success in virtual environments. At the time, remote leadership was still emerging, and his in…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Product Agility Podcast, Ben speaks with Jurriaan Kamer, thought leader, consultant, and co-author of Unblock: How to Create Focused and Adaptable Organizations. Jurriaan shares insights from his experience helping organisations overcome bureaucracy, embrace aligned autonomy, and foster true agility at every le…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Product Agility Podcast, Ben sits down with Evgeniy Kharam, author and communication expert, to discuss the underrated art of clear communication and its role in building influence. Drawing on his experience in technical sales and cybersecurity, Evgeniy shares why “soft” skills are anything but soft, and how ma…
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In this episode of iPrograms Podcast: The Art of Program Management, global resilience expert David Dodd returns to discuss the complex challenges of disaster recovery and economic resilience in the face of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Hosts Dr. Bill Bersing and Virginia Scheuer explore cutting-edge strategies and international insights impacting …
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Send us a text In this episode of the Product Agility Podcast, Ben sits down with OKR and strategy expert Richard Russell to tackle a challenge many scale-ups face: OKR overload. Richard, with years of experience at Amazon and Google, shares insights on creating effective objectives without overwhelming teams. If you've felt the pain of unfocused, …
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Send us a text We wrap up our coverage of Productized 2024 with an engaging conversation with the renowned Radhika Dutt. As a returning guest and a fan-favorite, Radhika brings her unique insights into the challenges product teams face when using OKRs and shares her radical rethinking on this popular framework. In this episode, we dive deep into he…
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Revolutionizing Leadership: The Future of Program Management In this transformative episode of the iPrograms podcast, "The Art of Program Management," hosted by Dr. Bill Bersing, we explore the evolving landscape of program management and its intersection with innovative leadership. With over 30 years of experience leading major programs, Dr. Bersi…
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Send us a text We’re excited to bring you more exclusive content from Productized 2024, our third conference of the year! This series continues our TalkInTen format, where we deliver concise, impactful conversations with industry leaders driving innovation in product and business agility. Each episode is packed with fresh insights, actionable strat…
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Send us a text We’re excited to bring you more exclusive content from Productized 2024, our third major event of the year! This series continues with our engaging TalkInTen format, featuring quick yet impactful conversations with industry leaders who are driving innovation in product management and business agility. Whether you’re looking to elevat…
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Send us a text We’re thrilled to bring you more exclusive insights from Productized 2024, our third major event of the year! This series continues our engaging TalkInTen format, where we explore concise, high-impact conversations with industry leaders pushing the boundaries of product management and business agility. Each episode delivers fresh per…
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Send us a text We’re excited to bring you exclusive content from Productized 2024, our third conference of the year! This series continues our TalkInTen format, where we deliver concise, impactful conversations with industry leaders driving innovation in product and business agility. Each episode is packed with fresh insights, actionable strategies…
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Send us a text We’re thrilled to bring you exclusive insights from Productized 2024, our third conference of the year! This series continues our TalkInTen format, delivering short, impactful conversations with leading voices in product and business agility. Each episode is packed with actionable strategies and real-world examples aimed at helping t…
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Send us a text We’re excited to bring you more exclusive content from Productized 2024, our third conference of the year! This series continues our TalkInTen format, delivering concise, impactful conversations with industry leaders driving innovation in product and business agility. Each episode is packed with fresh insights, actionable strategies,…
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Send us a text We’re excited to bring you more exclusive content from Productized 2024, our third conference of the year! This series continues our TalkInTen format, where we deliver concise, impactful conversations with industry leaders driving innovation in product and business agility. Each episode is packed with fresh insights, actionable strat…
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Send us a text We’re excited to bring you more exclusive content from Productized 2024, our third conference of the year! This series continues our TalkInTen format, where we deliver concise, impactful conversations with industry leaders driving innovation in product and business agility. Each episode is packed with fresh insights, actionable strat…
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Send us a text We’re excited to bring you more exclusive content from Productized 2024, our third conference of the year! This series continues our TalkInTen format, delivering concise, impactful conversations with industry leaders who are pushing the boundaries of product and business agility. Each episode is packed with fresh insights, actionable…
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Send us a text We’re excited to bring you another exclusive episode from Productized 2024, our third conference of the year! Continuing our TalkInTen format, we deliver concise, powerful conversations with leading experts in product and business agility. Each episode is packed with fresh ideas, actionable strategies, and real-world stories to help …
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Send us a text We’re excited to bring you more exclusive content from Productized 2024, our third conference of the year! This series continues our TalkInTen format, where we deliver concise, impactful conversations with industry leaders pushing the boundaries of product and business agility. Each episode is packed with fresh insights, actionable s…
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Send us a text We’re excited to bring you more exclusive content from Productized 2024, our third conference of the year! This series continues our TalkInTen format, where we deliver concise, impactful conversations with industry leaders driving innovation in product and business agility. Each episode is packed with fresh insights, actionable strat…
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Send us a text We’re excited to bring you more exclusive content from Productized 2024, our third conference of the year! This series continues our TalkInTen format, where we deliver concise, impactful conversations with industry leaders driving innovation in product and business agility. Each episode is packed with fresh insights, actionable strat…
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Send us a text We’re excited to bring you more exclusive content from Productized 2024, our third conference of the year! This series continues our TalkInTen format, where we deliver concise, impactful conversations with industry leaders driving innovation in product and business agility. Each episode is packed with fresh insights, actionable strat…
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Send us a text Productized 2024 is our third conference of the year, and we’re excited to bring We’re back with more exciting content from Productized 2024, our third conference of the year! This series continues our TalkInTen format, where we bring you short, impactful conversations with industry leaders who are pushing the boundaries of product a…
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Send us a text Productized 2024 is our third conference of the year, and we’re excited to bring you exclusive bonus episodes straight from this vibrant event! In this special series from the Productized Conference, we continue our TalkInTen format, featuring concise and impactful conversations with top industry leaders. This year’s event is filled …
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Send us a text Productized 2024 is our third conference of the year, and we’re excited to bring you exclusive bonus episodes straight from this dynamic event! In this special series from the Productized 2024 conference, we bring you another exciting episode of TalkInTen, where we engage in quick but insightful conversations with industry leaders wh…
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Send us a text Productized 2024 is our third conference of the year, and we’re thrilled to bring you exclusive bonus episodes straight from this dynamic event! In this special TalkInTen series, we dive into concise conversations with industry leaders at the forefront of product and business agility. Packed with fresh ideas, innovative frameworks, a…
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Send us a text Productized 2024 is our third conference of the year, and we’re thrilled to bring you exclusive insights from this world-class event! In this special TalkInTen series, we sit down with industry leaders at the forefront of product and business agility, sharing actionable wisdom in short, sharp episodes. This year’s conference is fille…
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Send us a text Productized 2024 is our third conference of the year, and we’re thrilled to bring you exclusive insights from this world-class event! In this special TalkInTen series, we sit down with industry leaders at the forefront of product and business agility, sharing actionable wisdom in short, sharp episodes. This year’s conference is brimm…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Product Agility Podcast, Ben welcomes product coach and consultant Christoph Steinlehner to discuss a universal pain point: unproductive meetings. If your calendar is flooded with time-sucking, pointless meetings, you're not alone. Christoph dives into the root cause of this meeting epidemic and offers practica…
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Send us a text Kim Faura, former CCO of Giffgaff and Checkatrade, joins the Product Agility Podcast to share his journey of driving massive growth in two iconic companies. Kim played a pivotal role in scaling Giffgaff from startup to £500m+ in revenue and doubled Checkatrade’s growth, transforming both companies into industry leaders. In this episo…
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Send us a text What does it take to build products that scale to millions of users? Gojko Adzic, renowned author and creator of multiple industry-shaping tools, shares his journey from coding enthusiast to full-stack product legend. Gojko has written some of the most influential books in product management and agile practices, including Specificati…
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