- 46 minutes 20 secondsWhere Agile Is Quietly Winning
Episode 110 is a hopeful, high-energy look at where Agile is actually working today, with real examples from manufacturing, nonprofits, government, and beyond. Ray and the panel cut through the usual negativity to explore how adaptability, collaboration, and a focus on value are still helping teams achieve better results.
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30 March 2026, 7:00 pm - 49 minutes 35 secondsIs Agile the Problem or is this an Organizational Disease?
In ACN Episode 109, we explored a common question many organizations are asking today: when Agile seems to fail, is Agile really the problem, or is it revealing deeper organizational issues? In most cases, it is more the organizational dysfunction that Agile is shining a light on.
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28 February 2026, 3:00 am - 56 minutes 20 secondsChange That Sticks
In this episode, we talk about what it takes to make change stick—especially when “Agile transformation” becomes a label instead of real progress. We cover the common pitfalls, the role of culture and middle management, and why clear goals, real investment, and continuous improvement matter. The takeaway: lasting change comes from resilience, adaptation, and empowered change agents—not a one-time rollout.
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23 January 2026, 10:00 pm - 47 minutes 54 secondsStaying Resilient in a Layoff Era
In this episode of the Agile Community Network, we discuss how to stay resilient amid constant layoffs and uncertainty. We look at the emotional and professional challenges workers face today and share practical, Agile-inspired strategies for staying grounded, adaptable, and future-ready. Whether you’re navigating change yourself or supporting others, this conversation offers timely insight into what it takes to thrive.
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In this episode, we explore the growing issue of Agile burnout — when teams lose their spark and the work begins to feel like just another mundane task. We unpack why this happens, how organizations contribute to it, and what leaders can do to bring energy and balance back to their teams. Tune in for real talk about sustainable agility and keeping the heart of Agile alive.
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25 October 2025, 4:00 am - 44 minutes 23 secondsTools Over People
One of the biggest challenges facing the Agile community today is the way tools are used. Too often, they become a substitute for conversation and collaboration, rather than a support for them, leaving us falling short of the intent behind Agile’s values and principles. In this episode, we discuss this issue and offer strategies to avoid falling into this trap.
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27 September 2025, 4:00 am - 46 minutes 26 secondsRebuilding Communities of Practice
In this episode, we discuss how to re-engage Agile Communities of Practice during periods of declining participation by clarifying their purpose, fostering psychological safety, rotating facilitators, designing for active involvement, and introducing new, relevant topics to keep the community thriving.
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22 August 2025, 7:00 pm - 45 minutes 3 secondsDoes your boss understand what you do?
In this episode, we explore ways to move from "my boss doesn't understand what I do" to strategies for resolving the issue. Ways to help your boss recognize, appreciate, and advocate for your work.
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25 July 2025, 8:00 pm - 45 minutes 47 secondsTalking to The C-Suite
Are your agile efforts getting lost in translation? In this episode, we share practical ways for how agilists can talk to the C-suite in a language they understand.
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27 June 2025, 6:00 pm - 46 minutes 13 secondsPolicy or Empowerment?
In this episode, we examine how teams are influenced by the extent to which policy or empowerment affects them and how we can support them.
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24 May 2025, 2:00 am - 47 minutes 23 secondsDoes Lean help Agile?
In episode 100 of the ACN podcast, we celebrate being the longest continuously running podcast focused on Agile and improving work practices in companies. In this episode, we also examine how Lean and Agile principles and methodologies complement one another. Are they compatible? Should one take precedence over the other? Tune in to find out!
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