We're arguing about agile so that you don't have to!  We seek to better prepare you to deal with real-life challenges by presenting both sides of the real arguments you will encounter in your professional career. On this podcast, working professionals explore topics and learnings from their experiences and share the stories of Agilists at all stages of their careers. We seek to do so while maintaining an unbiased position from any financial interest.

Buzzsprout

Arguing Agile

Brian Orlando

Intro

Asking for What You Need

The Importance of Directness in Communication

Hustle Culture vs. Delegation

The Myth of the 10x Developer

The Downside of Hustle Culture

Being Typecast

Ownership Mindset, A Dual Edge

Roller Coaster of Hustle

Scoring Round 1

Traditional Heirarchical Structures

Traditional Hierarchical Structures

Making Claims

Arguing Traditional Org Pyramids

Just Do What You're Told

The Marty Cagan Manager

Scoring Round 2

Navigating Team Dynamics

Establishing Boundaries

Reflecting on AA126 and Getting Help

Low Stakes and Boundaries

Invite the Sharing of Needs

Scoring Round 3

Building Communication Skills

Pushback - Not a Team Player

Rejection Stinks

Negotiation Skill

Mindset

Scoring Round 4

Explicit Requests vs. Hope as a Strategy

Hint and Hope

Scoring Round 5

Leadership Lessons in Communication

Scoring Round 6

Triggering Insecurities

The Rise of the Super Individual Contributor

Wrap-Up

AA209 - Asking for What You Need: The Superpower of High Performers