All Episodes
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Episode 61: Kanban and Flow Metrics
Kanban is more than sticky notes on a wall — it’s a system for visualizing and managing the flow of work. In this episode, we’ll explore the principles of Kanban, from...
Episode 62: Backlog Management and Prioritization
A backlog is not just a to-do list — it’s a dynamic, prioritized source of truth for what the team will deliver next. In this episode, we’ll explore backlog management...
Episode 63: Agile Estimation
Traditional estimation often fails in complex projects — agile estimation offers a smarter alternative. In this episode, we’ll unpack methods like relative sizing, sto...
Episode 64: Iteration and Release Planning
Iteration and release planning is where strategy meets execution. In this episode, we’ll walk through how teams set goals for a sprint or iteration, decide what to del...
Episode 65: Agile Metrics — Burndown, Burnup, and Flow
Agile thrives on transparency, and metrics are the compass that guide both teams and stakeholders. In this episode, we go deep into the most common agile metrics and w...
Episode 66: Servant Leadership and Team Maturity
Leadership in agile isn’t about command and control — it’s about enabling others to succeed. In this episode, we’ll explore the philosophy of servant leadership, where...
Episode 67: Adaptive Risk and Lightweight Governance
Traditional risk management can feel heavy and slow — but agile environments require speed. This episode looks at how risk can be managed adaptively, using lightweight...
Episode 68: Agile Procurement and Contracting
Procurement often feels like the least agile part of any project, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we’ll explore how contracting can be adapted to support i...
Episode 69: Hybrid Tailoring — Phase Gates Plus Iterative Delivery
Hybrid project management is not a compromise — it’s a strategic blend. In this episode, we look at how to tailor hybrid approaches that bring together the strengths o...
Episode 70: Organizational Agility and Scaling Patterns
Agility isn’t just for teams — it’s for entire organizations. In this episode, we explore what it takes to build organizational agility, where strategy, governance, an...
Episode 71: Conflict Resolution and Team Alignment Lab
Conflict is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be destructive. In this scenario-based lab, we step into realistic project conflicts — from personality clashes to compe...
Episode 72: Stakeholder Negotiation and Influence Lab
Projects rarely have unlimited resources, so negotiation is constant. In this lab, we dive into scenarios where stakeholders have competing interests — scope vs. budge...
Episode 73: Virtual Teams and Cross-Cultural Situations Lab
Remote and global projects bring both opportunities and challenges. In this episode, we drop you into scenarios where cultural norms, time zones, and communication bar...
Episode 74: Compliance, Audits, and Regulated Environments Lab
What happens when your project is audited midstream? In this lab, we step into the high-pressure world of compliance-driven projects. You’ll practice how to respond wh...
Episode 75: Benefits Realization and Value Delivery Lab
Delivering outputs is easy; delivering outcomes that matter is harder. In this lab, we step into scenarios where projects are at risk of completing on time and on budg...
Episode 76: Change Control and Baseline Integrity Lab
Change is constant — but unmanaged change is chaos. In this lab, we explore real-world scenarios where stakeholders push for scope shifts, budget reallocations, or dea...
Episode 77: External Environment Shifts and Scope Impact Lab
No project is immune to forces outside its walls. In this episode, we step into scenarios where regulatory updates, market changes, or geopolitical events disrupt plan...
Episode 78: Handover, Transition, and Closeout Lab
Finishing a project doesn’t mean just walking away. In this lab, we dive into scenarios where handovers risk falling through the cracks — knowledge isn’t transferred, ...
Episode 79: Mixed-Domain Drill 1 — People + Process
Real projects don’t separate leadership from execution — they demand both. In this mixed-domain drill, we combine People and Process scenarios, challenging you to demo...
Episode 80: Mixed-Domain Drill 2 — Process + Business Environment
Projects don’t just live inside process charts; they operate within the larger business landscape. In this mixed-domain drill, we blend Process tasks with Business Env...