In this episode of the Agile Skills Podcast, hosts Geoff Watts and Paul Godard introduce a valuable tool they call the 'coaching equation for coaching change.' This equation helps coaches and individuals effectively implement desired changes by balancing benefits, costs, and the probability of success. They discuss the importance of internalising the benefits, acknowledging costs, and strategies to increase the likelihood of success. The episode also includes practical examples and emphasizes the emotional aspects of motivation. A downloadable canvas is provided to help practitioners put the technique into practice.

Downloadable Content:

www.inspectandadapt.com/podcasts/ep11-the-change-equation

00:00 Introduction to the Agile Skills Library

00:29 Welcome Back to the Agile Skills Podcast

00:39 Introducing the Coaching Equation

04:24 Understanding the Benefits of Change

09:01 Identifying the Costs of Change

13:46 Probability of Success in Change

16:01 Increasing Your Chances of Success

24:02 Conclusion and Next Steps

In this episode of Agile Skills Library, hosts Geoff and Paul introduce a collaborative prioritisation technique known as 'Pass the Cards,' also referred to as '35.' Originally mentioned by Jean Tabaka, the method is designed to engage multiple voices in prioritising product backlog items. The hosts provide detailed instructions on facilitating the game with stakeholders, including using different scales and rounds to derive a collective priority list. They also discuss the importance of having a north star or overall goal, managing subjectivity, and leveraging the technique for enhanced collaboration and effective decision-making. Practical tips and potential variations for the exercise are shared, along with advice for agile coaches and trainers.

Downloadble content available at:

https://www.agilify.co.uk/resources/the-agile-skills-library/ep10-collaborative-prioritisation-with-pass-the-cards-technique/

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:10 Overview of the Technique

00:43 Origins and Acknowledgements

01:32 Why Use This Technique?

02:27 Step-by-Step Method

05:24 Facilitation Tips and Common Issues

11:22 Scaling and Group Dynamics

12:52 Learning Points and Practical Applications

16:45 Conclusion and Resources

In this episode of the Agile Skills Library, hosts Geoff Watts and Paul Goddard introduce the 5-5-5 technique, a simple yet powerful method to boost confidence and alleviate imposter syndrome among agile practitioners. The technique involves asking five trusted individuals five specific questions that highlight personal strengths, which they then verbalise back to the requester. This personalised feedback aims to help individuals internalise positive traits, creating a balanced self-perception. This method can be used by individuals or teams to cultivate a more confident and effective agile environment.

Downloadable Content:

www.inspectandadapt.com/podcasts/ep9-555-technique

00:00 Introduction to the Agile Skills Library

00:17 Introducing the 5-5-5 Technique

01:02 Why the 5-5-5 Technique is Essential

02:34 How to Implement the 5-5-5 Technique

04:42 Questions to Ask in the 5-5-5 Technique

06:02 Receiving and Internalising Feedback

10:57 Applying the 5-5-5 Technique in Teams

12:00 Conclusion and Additional Resources