The Delivery Space

Communicating your Value as a Scrum Master

🎙️ New Episode Alert: Communicating Your Value as a Scrum Master 🚀In our latest episode of The Delivery Space I was joined by Patty Aluskewicz, who shares her insights on how Scrum Masters can effectively communicate their value. As Scrum Masters, we often face the challenge of not just doing our job well but also communicating our value in a way that resonates with our peers, teams, senior leadership and potential employers/clients. Patty and I talked about the nuanced journey of a Scrum Master, and how communicating value is linked with a deep sense of self-worth and a commitment to our own personal development. Certifications and accomplishments may not tell the full story of the value that a Scrum Master can bring…🔍 Some Highlights:Coaching Beyond Books (25:06-25:42): Discover why coaching is crucial for overcoming hardwired behaviours and how it surpasses traditional learning methods.Reflective Growth (26:59-27:57): Explore the power of self-reflection and a growth mindset in shaping your Scrum Master journey, drawing parallels from Patty’s personal experiences like yoga.Self-Advocacy (28:26-29:22): How you can communicate your strengths, especially in challenging corporate environments.Personal Branding & Networking (31:28-36:51): Patty talks about the significance of building a personal brand and the impact of networking, using personal stories for professional impact.Community Engagement (37:24-39:01): Hear from Patty on the benefits of being active in the Agile and Scrum community and the endless opportunities for learning and sharing experiences.Patty Aluskewicz is an Agile Coach for PwC and the founder of Agile Mindset Consulting. With over 15 years of experience, she assists businesses and their employees in building fundamental Agile and Scrum skills, improving team dynamics and communication, and successfully implementing organisational change. 👉 Grab a brew, listen in and share your thoughts and takeaways with us.You can follow Nisha here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/You can follow Sharon here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/You can follow Patty here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattyaluskewicz-agile-coach/

The Agile Coaching Value System

🌐 Explore the value system that underpins Agile Coaching in this thought-provoking latest episode of The Delivery Space podcast.We're honoured to have Femi Odelusi, an expert in Agile Coaching, as our guest.💡 This episode offers a unique perspective on the transformative impact of Agile Coaching on teams and organisations.We discussed:📌 Femi Odelusi's Personal Agile Coaching Journey 5:37📌Navigating the Complexities of Agile Coaching in Organisations - 7:45📌Understanding the Agile Coaching Value System - 13:03Femi is a Professional Coach who helps individuals, teams, leadership, and organisations to be the best they can be. He has successfully guided several organisations (from a range of sectors) towards successful transformation, and he has a passion for guiding the Leadership of organisations towards maximising and leveraging the business benefits of today’s dynamic global markets using state of the art technologies. He is currently a Lead Coach with BT in the Telecoms sector, in their Digital Transformation. His professional coaching is backed up by accreditation:1. He is credentialled by International Coaching Federation (ICF) as ICF-ACC.2. EMCC Global Practitioner Level credentialled Coach (EIA).3. ORSC™ (Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching) trained Coach.4. Scrum Alliance® as a Certified Agile Coach® (CAC®) Certified Team Coach (CTC).5. International Consortium of Agile (ICAgile®) Agile Certified Coach (ICP-ACC) and Agile Team Facilitation (ICP-ATF)6. In terms of Scaling, he is a Scrum@Scale Practitioner and a Scaled Agile Program Consultant (SPC). The goal he always strives for is, with each encounter, to leave people and organisations better off than he found them.🎬 Watch or listen for a blend of personal stories, professional insights, and practical advice. The links to the episodes are in the comments below 👇🏽➡️ Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more enriching episodes from The Delivery Space!#AgileTransformation #Agilecoaching #Podcast #Agileleadership#AgileJourney #thedeliveryspace

Building a Community of Practice

On this episode of the Delivery Space Podcast we are joined by Algy Ayson.He is currently the Head of Project Delivery Centre of Excellence and Profession in the UK Parliament providing leadership to establish and develop a central hub of learning, best practice and community to bring together hundreds of project delivery professionals in Parliament. His core expertise is around change leadership, digital customer service transformation, operational and project delivery and community building.In this podcast we cover the following:00:00 Introduction02:23 What a community of practice is & why its needed04:35 What the community of practice in UK Parliament looks like and the drivers behind why it was created10:32 How a community of practice can positively impact learning & career development16:55 Links between community of practice, creativity & innovation21:13 Tips on setting up a Community of PracticeFollow Nisha here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/Follow Sharon here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/Follow Algy here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/algy-ayson/

Driving Business User Engagement

🔔New Podcast Alert - Latest episode On Driving Business User Engagement has landed 🚀How do you cultivate a relationship of trust and openness with business users when introducing change? What does it take to not only involve but also inspire business users - be they from Marketing, HR, Finance or Sales to get involved and help shape our transformation initiatives?Max Dave stands out in the consulting landscape as a transformative leader with over a decade and a half of dedicated service in optimising business processes. Her journey has been marked by her significant contributions to both venerable Fortune 500 companies as well as dynamic start-ups, where her strategic vision has been a driving force behind their operational success. Max has not only led these organisations through complex change but has also left an indelible mark on their operational frameworks and team culture.Max has redefined how businesses she’s worked with visualise and streamline their workflows, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Her skill in applying the best fit approaches and techniques for clients plays a critical role in aligning technical solutions with business needs, ensuring that she delivers value to the organisations she works with.Here’s what we discussed when Max joined us on The Delivery Space:1️⃣ Effective User Engagement - We discussed the crucial elements that constitute deep engagement and how to foster them within your user base (2:58)2️⃣ Dealing with Resistance - Max shares her insights on the hurdles she’s experienced when driving change and how to transform resistance into support (6:01)3️⃣ How we communicate matters - Communication strategies that resonate with users, breaking down complex transformations into relatable and compelling narratives. (20:56)4️⃣ Learning from Past Challenges - how these challenges have shaped Max’s approach to delivering value to business users. (21:25)5️⃣ Top Tips for Driving Business User Engagement (34:33)#TheDeliverySpacePodcast #UserEngagement #ChangeManagement #Leadership #DigitalTransformationFollow Nisha here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/Follow Sharon here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/Follow Max Dave here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-d-4a567/

Ways that PMO’s can support Organisational Maturity

Om this episode of the Delivery Space Podcast we are joined by Ken Burrell. He joins us from the PMO Professionals, a boutique PMO Consultancy. He has a background in Chemical Engineering and has worked in the brewing industry as well as manufacturing where he first starting working in Project Management. He now provides PMO services to various clients spanning a number of industries including retail, public sector and financial servicesKen Burrell’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenburrell/In this podcast we cover the following:00:00 Introduction01:45 How a PMO can bring benefits to an organisation03:43 Project Management Maturity06:48 How can PMO’s improve the organisation maturity14:01 When should an organisation start working on Project Management maturityFollow Nisha on https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon on https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/

Agile Tour Vilnius Creating a Community Around a Conference

🔔New Podcast Alert. Brace Yourselves! The Community Builders behind Agile Tour Vilnius Have Landed! 🚀Our guests, Diana Borovik & Inga Keraityte, pull back the curtain to reveal the craftsmanship behind creating a vibrant community around Agile Tour Vilnius and other events hosted by Agile Lithuania (Agile Lietuva)Here’s what we discussed:1️⃣ The unique atmosphere at Agile Tour Vilnius - 1:262️⃣ Driving Community Engagement - Strategies for active participation. 18:283️⃣ Challenges & Triumphs - Overcoming obstacles while nurturing the community 19:304️⃣ Championing Diversity & Inclusion - Successful initiatives that made a difference 29:135️⃣ Networking Opportunities - The evolution of connections and collaborations 29:596️⃣ The genesis of the Agile Tour Vilnius community - What sparked the idea? 30:197️⃣ Future Vision - The roadmap for the community in the coming decade. 33:518️⃣ The essential Feedback Loop - Integrating community insights into conference planning 36:209️⃣ The ripple effect on the broader Agile community - Impact in the Baltics and beyond 37:41Diana Borovik is a board member at a non-profit association Agile Lithuania (Agile Lietuva) and is leading the organization of the biggest Agile conferences in the Baltics - Agile Tour Vilnius 2023. She is a data-driven professional with a strong commitment to tasks, teams, and quality. Diana is skilled in uncertainty reduction, stakeholders management, and effective communication. She possesses a keen eye for detail and a passion for improving things. Diana also is a PhD student at Vilnius University and is deep-diving into the interpersonal communication between managers and employees.Inga is a dedicated IT project manager with a profound passion for Agile methodologies. As a board member of Agile Lithuania, she is responsible for community and partner management. A true Agile enthusiast, Inga blends expertise with a heart for volunteering, making a meaningful impact in both realms.Take a few moments today to learn how this inspiring duo is making such a positive impact to the Agile Community in the Baltics.

The Role of Data and PMO in Transformation

On this episode of the Delivery Space podcast we are joined by Mignon Mapplebeck Mignon Mapplebeck is a Consulting Director in the UK delivering Digital and Data Transformation. She has worked for a number of global organisations ranging from Media and Entertainment, Retail, Financial Services to Charity. She was listed in 2021 and 2022 as one of the UK's Most Influential Women in Technology and qualified in 2022 through the London Business School in Design Thinking.She is a strong advocate in advancing women in technology and providing an equitable, inclusive environment to all the teams she works with.In this podcast we discussed:02:09 What purpose data plays in running a transformation08:17 How much does Intuition play a part vs Data Driven Decisions18:13 The role of PMO in transformation and why are they needed24:17 Agile coach tips for successful transformationMignon Mapplebeck’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mignonmapplebeck/Follow Nisha on https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/ Follow Sharon on https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/

S03 E21 Building your Personal Brand

🎉 **Special Collaboration Episode Between The Delivery Space Podcast" and "The Podcast by the Agile Coaching Roundtable" 🎉❓Have you ever wondered how a strong personal brand can elevate your impact in the change and transformation community?❓What role does your LinkedIn profile play in shaping perceptions about your expertise? ❓How can you leverage content creation to build your personal brand?If these questions resonate with you, listen or watch our latest episode with Sharon Williams, Nisha Joshi, Ramya Shastri, Vivek Kuntoji,🎙️ Episode Highlights:🌟 Why is personal branding a non-negotiable for professionals in change and transformation? (5:03)🌐 How your online presence can be a game-changer for your personal brand. (7:38)🎯 Strategies for utilising your expertise to carve out a niche in the Agile, transformation, and business change space. (9:10)💼 Key elements of a LinkedIn profile that make recruiters stop and take notice.(17:26)🗣️ Crafting a compelling narrative around your unique value proposition on LinkedIn. (23:31)📝 The power of content creation and sharing for personal brand building. (30:39)🏆 Real-world success stories of leveraging LinkedIn for career advancement. (44:53)

Driving Value With Sprint Goals

On this episode of The Delivery Space podcast, we are joined by Maarten Dalmijn, the mind behind the much-acclaimed book on "Driving Value with Sprint Goals: Humble Plans, Exceptional Results".In our conversation, Maarten helps us tackle some pressing questions that many of us encounter in the software development industry:How can we move past the rigidity often seen in traditional planning and create an environment that is open to change and promotes collaboration? Isn't it about time we questioned the reliance on hierarchical structures, given that the market seems to be leaning towards more flexible, team-centric approaches? Maarten has been in the trenches for more than 10 years wearing many hats that are necessary to deliver value. He has worked with many award-winning start-ups, scale-ups, and corporations in various roles before taking the leap as an independent Product Management, Agile,and Scrum consultant working with companies all over the globe. Maarten believes in 'less, but better'. #productmanagement is aboutgetting the right things done. It is easy to come up with a list of things to add to make something better. It is much harder to decidewhich things to leave out to make something better. We discussed:Why storytelling is important? 3:18 Why Maarten picked the subject of Sprint Goals for his first book 7:18 How Sprint Goals empower teams 9:38 Why it’s so important to get a good read of your environment (refCynefin) 10:59 How Friction (frequent surprises) impacts our plans in complex environments 12:00What Humble Planning is and how it can help us adapt and respond effectively in complex software delivery environments 13:06 Roadmapping hell experiences 16:28 You can have as many experts as you want to plan, but in a complex environment there will always be surprises 19:00 There’s no sub team in a Scrum team 20:03 Maarten’s FOCUS acronym for crafting Sprint Goals 21:40 Complex environments and emerging plans in the movie industry, whatcan we learn from this? 24:31 What happens if there’s no Sprint Goal? The link between Sprint Goals and technical debt 29:20Follow Nisha on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishajoshi1/Follow Sharon on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-williams-pmo/

Carving Out the Space for Innovation

🔔 'The Delivery Space' podcast is back with another engaging episode, featuring our guest, Karim Harbott. We dive into our topic 'Carving out the Space for Innovation,' discussing how innovation and business agility work hand in hand to navigate today's unpredictable business world. 🌐🚀Karim is a leadership and business agility expert, entrepreneur, author, non-executive director, and international keynote speaker. Over the past 20 years he has worked with some of the most complex agile transformations anywhere in the world.Karim is one of only a handful of people globally to hold the Certified Agile Leadership (CAL) Educator, Certified Scrum Trainer® (CST), and Certified Enterprise Coach® (CEC) status. He is also an ICF Professional Certified Coach® (PCC), Certified LeadershipAgility® 360 Coach, and holds a master’s degree in Innovation & Entrepreneurship.He is the creator of the Business Agility Canvas, a widely-used strategic tool for driving agile transformations. Karim also served as a non-executive director at the Scrum Alliance, and is the author of the best-selling book The 6 Enablers of Business Agility: How to Thrive in an Uncertain World.We cover several essential points:🔸The inception and impact of 'The 6 Enablers of Business Agility' (2:35)🔸Identifying and tackling obstacles to agility and innovation (10:43)🔸Understanding the levels of innovation needed for Business Agility (13:03)🔸Key traits and actions of leaders promoting innovation (21:00)🔸Where organisations struggle in their quest for innovation (24:03)🔸How some organisations have successfully shifted to a culture of innovation, leaving old ways behind (28:28)🔸The importance of imagination for innovation and creating room for it (30:19)And more…Links to the episode are in the comments 👇🏽 and the podcast is now available on the platform of your choice!#TheDeliverySpace #BusinessAgility #Innovation #culturetransformation #agile #agilecoaching #scrummasters #scrum #agiletransformation 🚀📘