The is the Agile Uprising Podcast. Agile Uprising is a purpose-built network that focuses on the advancement of the agile mindset and global professional networking between leading agilists. We will remain agnostic of certifying bodies and focus purely on the advancement of the agile craft. Our network will evolve over time, and at the core our online community will remain free to join - forever. We will leverage both traditional and emerging communication and collaboration channels to explo ...
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We’re not just another learning consultancy. We’re the catalyst for a global uprising against mediocrity in digital learning, revolutionaries born to transform. We’re are on a mission to obliterate every trace of soul-crushing, mind-numbing elearning from existence. And replace it with experiences that make people leap out of bed, excited to grow, learn, and become extraordinary. We aim to see a world where every workplace becomes a launchpad for human potential. Where learning isn’t a chore ...
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The Power of Agility: How Richard Jones Drives Team Success in Facilities Management
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32:00Send us a text Welcome to a brand new episode of mindboost. moments! In this thought-provoking conversation, Caleb sits down with Richard Jones, the Managing Director for Compass ESS, to explore what it takes to truly rebel against mediocrity at work. Fresh into a new and challenging role, Richard shares insights from both his extensive military ba…
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Are We Teaching or Inspiring? Rethinking Training for Lasting Impact
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30:57Send us a text Welcome to another episode of mindboost. moments, where we rebel against mediocrity in workplace learning! I’m Caleb, your host, and in today’s conversation, I’m joined by two fellow disruptors: Lily and Liz, both learning experience designers at mindboost. Together, we dive deep into what it truly means to create impactful, engaging…
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Beyond Compliance: Embedding Human Potential Through Bespoke Learning Experiences
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34:03Send us a text Welcome to another episode of mindboost. moments! In this refreshing conversation, our host Caleb sits down Lily and Owen to dive deep into what truly shapes positive workplace cultures. Together, they challenge the idea of ticking boxes and explore how digital learning can be much more than a compliance exercise, it can actually bec…
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Embracing Change and Human Connection in Digital Learning with James McLuckie
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35:12Send us a text Welcome to this episode of Mindboost Moments, where we’re all about rebelling against the status quo and championing extraordinary workplaces driven by human potential. Today, host Caleb sits down with James McLuckie, an Edinburgh-based learning and development expert whose career spans from the early days of performance support to h…
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Why 70 Percent of Learners Are Disengaged and How to Beat the Training Blues
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33:29Send us a text Welcome to another episode of Mindboost Moments, where we dive deep into the world of learning that actually excites and inspires. This time some of the mindboost team unpick one of the biggest challenges facing learning and development professionals today: engagement. With a staggering 70% of employees feeling disengaged during corp…
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From Strategy to Action: Driving Transformation Through People with Georgie Cooke
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37:53Send us a text Welcome to this episode of mindboost. moments, where we dive into what it really takes to make organisational change stick — not just at the senior leadership table, but for every employee on the ground. This time, Caleb sits down with Georgie Cooke, co-founder of digital learning agency Lima Delta, whose work centres on translating …
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Insights from Sean Marks: Balancing Growth, Energy, and Inclusion at Work
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35:30Send us a text Welcome to mindboost. moments, where we delve deep into what drives leaders, learners, and changemakers. In today's episode, Caleb sits down with Sean Marcs, Learning and Development Manager at BaxterStorey, and chair of Shine UK, the company’s LGBTQIA+ network. Sean shares his fresh perspective on leadership and inclusion, gleaned f…
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Defining Great Content: Exploring Intention, Design, and the Human Experience in Learning
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37:19Send us a text Welcome to this episode of mindboost. moments, where we’re taking you behind the scenes with the Mindboost Team to unravel the ever-elusive definition of “great content” in digital learning design. Join our host, Caleb, as he’s joined by Liz, Lily, and Owen for a candid conversation exploring what truly makes learning impactful, enga…
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Harnessing Community and Curiosity in L&D: A Conversation with Michael Strawbridge
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34:53Send us a text Welcome to another episode of mindboost. moments, where we dive into what really powers growth, learning, and connection in today’s world of work. In this conversation, Caleb is joined by Michael Strawbridge, Global Head of Community at the LPI, for an insightful discussion on the real value of community in learning and development. …
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How Laura Mason-Byers Elevates Employee Experience at Norton Motorcycles
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39:57Send us a text Welcome to mindboost Moments. In today's episode, we're thrilled to host Laura Mason-Byers, the dynamic head of internal communications and employee engagement at Norton Motorcycles. With nearly 20 years of experience under her belt, Laura delves into the nuanced art of storytelling, the impact of employee engagement, and the growing…
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The Art and Science of Learning: Insights from Houra Amin
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37:15Send us a text In this episode of mindboost Moments, our host Caleb dives into a captivating conversation with Houra Amin, the Learning Director of Blue Jay Learning. Houra shares her unique journey from teaching languages to adults to spearheading organisational learning initiatives. Together, they explore the intersections of behavioural science …
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SPECIAL EDITION: Agile Uprising's Industry-Shaking Announcement (#432)
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8:42In this special episode, host Andy Cleff breaks explosive news about the Agile Uprising's hostile takeover of the entire agile establishment. Listen as he reveals how the community-driven coalition has acquired PMI, Agile Alliance, ISO, and Scrum.org in one fell swoop—and why their surprise acquisition of Cologuard might be the most disruptive move…
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Creating Great Teams: A Decade of Learning
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47:24Remember when letting people choose their own teams seemed completely radical? (I sure do!) A decade ago, Sandy Mamoli and David Mole pioneered "self-selection" at Trade Me in New Zealand, sparking a movement that would challenge conventional wisdom about team formation. In this reunion episode, we dive deep into their journey from initial experime…
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Bringing Joy and Connection to Everyday Life: Insights from Lauren Waldman
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26:35Send us a text In this episode of mindboost Moments, we welcome Lauren Waldman, a learning psychologist from Canada who dubs herself the "Learning Pirate." Join our host Caleb as he explores fascinating topics with Lauren, discussing the power of connection, emotion, and the profound impact of technology on how we experience feelings. The conversat…
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Beyond Agile Theater w Gene Gendel: Organizational Design
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48:48In this Agile Uprising pod, co-hosts Andy Cleff and Adrew Leff conclude a trilogy with Gene Gendel by examining why organizational design must be the foundation for sustainable agility. Drawing on his experience as a transformation agent, Gene challenges the common approach of starting with mindset change and explains why structural changes must co…
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Unlocking Manager Potential: Peter Clark-Lewis on Supporting Middle Managers
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39:17Send us a text Welcome to this episode of mindboost Moments, where we dive into the journey of Peter Clark-Lewis, founder of Reimagine Learning. Join Caleb, our host, as he explores Peter's transition from the corporate world to launching his own consultancy, which focuses on empowering middle managers. Discover the challenges Peter faces in settin…
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One of the hardest decisions we make as professionals is knowing when it's time to leave a job. This week we sit down to compare notes on how we make our decisions, and what references or heuristics we use to help ensure we're making the right choice. Enjoy!
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Rediscovering Natural Human Organization w Simon Holzapfel
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45:56In this episode of the Agile Uprising podcast, host Andy Cleff chats with Simon Holzapfel about how humans organized and learned together before industrial-age practices disrupted our natural patterns. Through examples from anthropology, biology, and neuroscience, they explore what ancient societies and our own biology can teach us about effective …
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Navigating Self-Belief and Leadership Challenges with Rachel Norrington
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35:35Send us a text In this episode of mindboost Moments, we welcome a truly inspiring guest, Rachel Norrington, a transformational coach with over two decades of experience in HR. Rachel shares her insights into the pivotal role of self-belief in HR professionals and how their journey often begins with perceived career stagnation. Throughout our conver…
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The Ripple Effect: Making Sense of Complex Change with Patrick Verdonk
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34:59When you find yourself drowning in change metrics and conflicting feedback from multiple transformation initiatives, how do you make sense of it all? Join Agile Uprising Host Andy Cleff and his guest Patrick Verdonk as they explore why traditional change frameworks alone aren't enough in today's complex organizations. Patrick, an experienced change…
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Beyond Agile Theater w Gene Gendel: Product Centricity
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30:25In this Agile Uprising pod, Andy Cleff welcomes back Gene Gendel to dive deep into what true product orientation means beyond surface-level changes. Gene unpacks common misconceptions about product-centric organizations and explores the 'productization saga' - where companies relabel components without meaningful structural change. The conversation…
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Bad Sh!t Managers Do: Moving From Management to Leadership with Dr. Steve Martin
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53:38Join host Andy Cleff and his guest Dr. Steve Martin, author of "" for an honest and often humorous exploration of the journey from management to true leadership. Drawing on his diverse background - from Disney cast member to Fortune 100 consultant - Steve shares practical insights on how to impact behavior, build trust, and empower teams. Whether y…
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Beyond Agile Theater w Gene Gendel: Organizational Enablers
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39:54In this Agile Uprising pod, co-hosts Andy Cleff and Jay Hrcsko chat with Gene Gendel about how HR policies and financial structures can either enable or constrain organizational agility. Gene shares insights from decades of experience helping organizations navigate the challenges of traditional performance management and budgeting practices. Drawin…
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This week Jay goes solo to talk about something that's been on his mind lately...cathedrals. If you've got an open mind you might get something out of this one. Enjoy. If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review, a rating, or leave comments on iTunes, Stitcher or your podcasting platform of choice. It really helps others find us. Much than…
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Navigating Conflict: Transforming Tensions into Growth
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52:26Join Andy Cleff, Claudia Orozco-Gomez, Mike Cadell, and MG as they dive deep into the nuances of conflict in work settings. Their conversation explores how to recognize different types of conflict, distinguish between healthy and unhealthy disagreement, and navigate cultural differences in global teams. The panel share practical insights on creatin…
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Shift: From Product to People - A Conversation on Agile Evolution
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49:07In this Uprising Podcast episode hosted by Andy Cleff, Michael "Mad Dog" Dougherty and Pete "OK" Oliver-Krueger discuss their new book "Shift from Product to People" - a novel exploring the third wave of agile adoption. Through rich character development inspired by real people and the Enneagram personality system, they illustrate how organizations…
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7 Rules for Positive, Productive Change with Esther Derby (From the Archives)
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57:24A release of one of our favorites from about this time 5 years ago… just as relevant today! Chris Murman and Colleen Johnson sit down with Esther Derby to discuss Esther's book 7 Rules for Positive, Productive Change. (With a special guest appearance by Izzie, the french bulldog.) Topics include: Getting unstuck… gaining fresh perspectives… embraci…
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Nik Brown on Human Connection and Engagement in a Digital Age
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33:54Send us a text Welcome to another captivating episode of mindboost. moments! I’m Caleb, your host, and today I’m joined by our insightful guest, Nik Brown. In this episode, we explore the transformative power of coaching and therapy. We'll delve into the nuances of engagement in learning, the indispensable role of emotions, and how relatable storyt…
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Scaling Leadership with Bob Anderson (From the archives)
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55:40In this Agile Uprising podcast, Andy Cleff chats with Bob Anderson, Chief Executive Officer | Co-Founder of and co-author of and They explore the intersections between leadership and personal mastery, between competence and consciousness, and how organizations can achieve extraordinary performance at scale through the personal transformation of lea…
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A Deep Dive into Sensemaking: Storytelling, Behaviors, and Complexity, with Ken Rickard
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44:30In this episode of the Agile Uprising podcast, hosts Andy Cleff and Chris Murman welcome back Ken Rickard for a dive deeper into the concept of sensemaking in organizational change and continuous improvement. Ken discusses the importance of moving beyond frameworks to address complexity with complexity, the power of storytelling and metaphors in ch…
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Scrum Sucks? Kanban Sucks? with CST Chris Li and PKT Troy Lightfoot
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43:17In this episode of the Agile Uprising podcast, host and Professional Kanban Trainer Troy Lightfoot sits down with Certified Scrum Trainer Chris Li to discuss the pervasisive online sentiment that common agile of ways of working like Scrum and Kanban just suck. If you read LinkedIn you'll see these types of posts frequently. They discuss why so many…
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Katie Finch on Flying, Adaptability, and Embracing New Experiences
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31:08Send us a text Welcome to another enlightening episode of "Mindboost Moments," where we explore the intricacies of human interaction, leadership, and personal growth in the digital age. I’m your host, Caleb, and today’s episode features an engaging conversation with the dynamic Katie Finch, founder of Goldfinch and an esteemed executive and busines…
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In this episode of the Agile Uprising podcast, hosts Troy Lightfoot, Andy Cleff, and Andrew Leff discuss the impacts of focusing on outputs and outcomes including some very potentially controversial takes! Additional they discuss why Quitting is so critical and how to know when to quit. (Working on getting the Author of Quit on the podcast as well …
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Healthy Living Insights and Travelling Unconventionally with Hayat El Hamri
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34:40Send us a text Welcome to another episode of *Mindboost Moments*, where we dive into fascinating conversations designed to enlighten and inspire. Today, your host Caleb sits down with Hayat El Hamri, a passionate learning and development manager at Nestle Health Science. Together, they'll delve into the world of healthy living, exploring the import…
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Why are so many smart people unhappy at work? W/Christopher Avery
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1:02:23As our summer break continues, we are bringing back a classic episode, too good to not bring back! Join Brad Stokes and Christopher Avery as they discuss The Responsibility Process®. When Christopher Avery was a management consultant, this was his driving question: Why are so many smart people unhappy at work? 20 years ago, Christopher realized tha…
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Paul Carmichael: The Power of New Experiences and Resilience
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32:22Send us a text Welcome to another enlightening episode of mindboost. moments! In today's conversation, our host Caleb sits down with Paul Carmichael, Head of talent and development at DS-Smith. Paul shares his passion for embracing new experiences and the excitement it brings to his life, from exploring diverse cultures and culinary delights to exp…
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Beyond Agile: Cooperative Ventures with Matt Barcomb
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42:09In this episode of the Agile Uprising podcast, hosts Andy Cleff and Chris Murman are joined by guest Matt Barcomb for a spirited discussion on cooperative ventures in business. Barcomb challenges traditional organizational structures, discussing the shift from domination-based systems to cooperation-based models. The conversation delves into worker…
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Empowering Teams, Engaging People and Business Success with Hannah Carter
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32:11Send us a text Welcome to another insightful episode of Mindboost Moments! In today's conversation, we have the pleasure of speaking with Hannah Carter, Head of Learning and Development at BaxterStorey. Hannah brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in crafting unique, tailored learning experiences for the company's 8,500 employees across vario…
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From Chef to Leader: Derek Cogdon's Journey in Hospitality and Facilities Management
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29:45Send us a text Welcome to another episode of Mindboost Moments! I'm your host, Caleb, and today we have a very special guest - Derek Cogdon, the Contract Director for Compass Group at Salford University. In this episode, Derek takes us on a fascinating journey through his career, starting from his early days competing on the television show "Colleg…
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Virtues for the Change Journey: Episode 5: Vulnerability - Opening Up
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12:15In this episode of the Agile Uprising podcast, host Andy Cleff explores the virtues of humility and vulnerability in leadership. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the courage to admit "I don't know" as foundational to effective leadership and personal growth. Drawing on insights from thought leaders like Dr. Brené Brown, Cleff disc…
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Democratising Learning: Sparking Curiosity and Challenging Assumptions with Rachel Wood
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29:34Send us a text Welcome back to another enlightening episode of Mindboost Moments! I'm your host, Caleb, and today we're joined by the brilliant Rachel Wood, an L&D Business Partner at Sopra Steria, who describes herself as a "learning adventurer." In this episode, Rachel shares her inspiring vision of making learning accessible to everyone and her …
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Virtues for the Change Journey: Episode 4: Gratitude - Appreciating Progress
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11:34In this episode of "," Andy Cleff explores the often-overlooked power of gratitude in the workplace. Discover how cultivating a culture of appreciation can significantly boost motivation, employee engagement, and overall performance. Andy unpacks the connections between gratitude and appreciation, sharing compelling research that underscores their …
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Creating Inclusive Work Environments: Lessons from BaxterStory's Lyndsey Oliver
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27:29Send us a text Welcome to Mindboost Moments! In today's episode, we have an inspiring conversation with Lyndsey Oliver, the Head of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at BaxterStorey. Join our host, Caleb, as he delves into Lyndsey's unique career journey and explores her thoughts on the importance of individuality, creativity, and a supportive work …
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The Power of Yet: Continuous Learning with Paul Westlake
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29:32Send us a text Welcome to another insightful episode of "mindboost. moments." I'm your host, Caleb, and today we have the pleasure of chatting with Paul 'Westy' Westlake, the Digital Director at PeopleUnboxed. Paul is a dynamic force in the world of learning design, renowned for his ability to distil complex concepts into simple, actionable insight…
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Where is Agile going with Evan Leybourn, Business Agility Institute
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38:56Continuing last week's conversation of where agile is headed, we go from the anecdotes to arithmetic. We sit down for a chat with Evan Leybourn, Head Imaginarian of the Business Agility Institute to discuss what he's seeing from his vantage point regarding our industry and where it looks to potentially be going. Have a listen! If you enjoyed this e…
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Enhancing Work Culture through Creative Safety Management with Helene Wood
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29:07Send us a text Welcome to another episode of Mindboost Moments! Today, we're thrilled to have Helene Wood, Safety Manager at BaxterStorey, join us. Helene shares her transformative approach to safety management—emphasising the importance of looking after people, engaging with teams, and fostering a creative and collaborative environment. We'll expl…
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Preserving the Flame: Agile's Journey Through Upheaval
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38:19In this episode of Agile Uprising, Andy Cleff, Chris Murman, and Jay Hrcsko engage in a candid, unscripted discussion about the current state of the agile community. They explore the challenges and opportunities arising from the industry's upheaval, emphasizing the need for a shift in narrative from doom and gloom to constructive optimism. The conv…
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Fostering Vision and Empathy: Inside Brookes Mill with James Bailey
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39:21Send us a text Welcome to another enriching episode of *Mindboost Moments*! Today, our host Caleb sits down with James Bailey, the passionate estate manager at Brookes Mill in Huddersfield. Together, they'll dive into the art of painting a vision and fostering a colourful and inspiring workplace. Listen in as James shares heartwarming stories of hu…
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Virtues for the Change Journey: Episode 3: Alliances - Joining Forces
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10:21In this episode of the Agile Uprising podcast, host Andy Cleff explores the importance of building alliances to support continuous improvement. He discusses how alliances can enhance both individual’s and teams’ journeys by providing diverse perspectives, psychological safety, and interpersonal trust. The pod explores four types of alliances (that …
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Organizing Conversations with Mike Burrows
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39:04This week we sit down with frequent guest Mike Burrows to discuss his newest book Organizing Conversations. We talk about the idea of dialogic organizational development, how writing this book was actually harder than he thought, and Mike shares some insight into his newest writing project. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a revie…
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