Beyond Coding1 Nov 2023

Agile Coaching and Organisational Problems with Tom Siebeneicher

Connect with Tom Siebeneicher:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-siebeneicher

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OUTLINE
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:25 - Tom ran his first marathon
00:02:42 - Running long distance
00:04:47 - Connecting with others through running
00:05:48 - We hate swimming
00:07:08 - Mental clarity and flexibility
00:10:15 - How to not overwork
00:12:27 - Sharing team goals
00:14:00 - Tell me what to do
00:16:22 - Understanding the why
00:17:28 - Growing up in a different time and world
00:18:37 - Why do we want to change?
00:21:38 - Adapting based on people's needs
00:23:56 - Ask me anything sessions with architects
00:24:52 - The issue with agile coaching
00:26:58 - Agile will not work everywhere
00:29:19 - Comparing what is logical
00:32:02 - Having the mindset to adapt
00:32:46 - Being tired of change
00:34:32 - How to measure organisational change
00:36:18 - Who drives initiatives
00:38:24 - Mistakes Tom made
00:40:34 - Mature organisations
00:42:50 - The freedom to fix things
00:44:17 - Different organisational problems and solutions
00:47:15 - Disrupting your own organisation
00:49:43 - Challenges with acquiring companies
00:51:07 - Dollar shave club
00:52:45 - Starting your own company
00:56:41 - Time catches up
00:58:16 - There is always the next sprint

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