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Attribution Model Patterns with Yorgos Moschovis

Shane Gibson and Yorgos Moschovis discuss the multifaceted world of marketing attribution. They explore the complexity of tracking customer behaviour across online and offline channels, the impact of privacy regulations, and various attribution models.

Building a vibrant community with Scott Hirleman

In the episode of the AgileData podcast, Shane Gibson chats with Scott Hirleman, the founder of the data mesh community.

They delve into the nuances of cultivating and sustaining thriving communities.

The duo touch upon the broader patterns that can be applied to both external and internal communities within organisations, and the essence of being agile and responsive to the community’s evolving needs.

Layered Data Architectures with Veronika Durgin

Shane Gibson and Veronika Durgan discuss layered data architecture, data management, and the challenges of integrating software engineering with data analytics. They advocate for the ELT (Extract, Load, Transform) approach over traditional ETL methods and emphasise the importance of understanding data provenance to increase trust. The hosts also discuss the concept of data lakes and the idea of a “data lakehouse,” merging file storage with cloud compute. The conversation concludes with the importance of defining data layers and their policies, the value of automation in data handling, and the need for clear data governance.

How can data teams use Generative AI with Shaun McGirr

In this episode of the Agile Data Podcast, hosts Shane Gibson and Shaun McGirr delve deep into the transformative capabilities of large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT-3, and their potential to revolutionise data teams. Drawing on Shaun's diverse experiences...

The patterns of Activity Schema with Ahmed Elsamadisi

In this episode of the AgileData Podcast, we are joined by Ahmed Elsamadisi to discuss the patterns of activity schema. The activity schema is a data modeling pattern for data modeling and transformation. Some takeaway's from the podcast: Traditional data...

The patterns of Data Vault with Hans Hultgren

In this episode of the AgileData Podcast, we are joined by Hans Hultgren to discuss the patterns of data vault. Data vault is a data modeling technique that helps organisations to manage their data more effectively. Hans begins by explaining the basic concepts of data...

Data Consulting Patterns with Joe Reis

Join Shane Gibson as he chats with Joe Reis on his experience in building and running a successful data and analytics consulting company.

Data Lineage Patterns – Tomas Kratky

Observability – Raj Joseph

Conceptually Modeling Concepts, Details and Events in AgileData

Join Shane and Nigel as they discuss how and why we define a conceptual model of Concepts, Details and Events in AgileData and how we map these to a physical Data Vault model.

Agile and Product – Justin Bauer

AgileData WoW Q&A – Hamish Gray and May-Lyn Hu

Join Shane Gibson, Hamish Gray and May-Lyn Hu as they talk through some of the experiences they have had in their organisation applying agile and data together in a new way of working.Guests Hamish Gray May-Lyn Hu Shane GibsonResourcesSubscribe | Apple Podcast |...

Information Product Canvas

Join Shane and Tammy Leahy as they discuss the Information Product Canvas, what each area of the canvas holds and why you would want to collect this information.

This is the second in a series of podcast episodes that deep dives into the Information Product pattern.

Analytical team topologies – Ashwin Kamath

Join Shane and guest Ashwin Kamath as they discuss his experience working with analytical teams and analytical team topologies.

Information Products – What and Why

Join Shane GIbson and Tammy Leahy as they discuss what the Information Product pattern is and Why you would use it.

Scaling data teams – Tammy Leahy

Shane Gibson chats to Tammy Leahy about how she helped scale the data teams she leads.

Data Products

Join Shane and guest Eric Broda as they discuss data products.

Agile Security

Join Shane and guest Laura Bell as they discuss how you can eat the security elephant in an agile way.

Analyst vs Analytics Engineer – Benn Stancil

Join Shane and guest Benn Stancil as they discuss the difference between the age old analyst role and the new emerging role of analytics engineer (amongst a few other interesting things)

3 agile architecture things

Join Shane and guest Brian McMillian as they discuss the art of architecture in an agile data world. We discuss 3 things: 1. the 4x approach2. data vault3. everything is code

AgileBI – Raphael Branger

Join Shane and guest Raphael Branger as they discuss combining agile ways of working with the world of data and business intelligence (BI).

Agile and Analytics – Shaun McGirr

Join Shane and special guest Shaun McGirr as they discuss the combining of agile ways of working with analytics teams.

The magic of Agile Data teams vs Agile Software teams – Lynn Winterboer

Join Shane and special guest Lynn Winterboer as they discuss the core differences between teams that leverage an agile way of working while managing data versus creating software.

Agile Data Testing Techniques, a magical list of testing TLA’s

Join Shane and Nigel as they discuss the many notions you should understand to start your journey on the DataOps and automated data testing path.

Data Lineage, mapping your way to magic

Join Shane and Nigel as they discuss data lineage, what it is, why people want it and what it can actually be used for.

The Magic of Serverless

Join Shane and Nigel as they discuss what serverless actually means, and the value of leveraging serverless components within your data platform.

Data Layers, the magic of the right data in the right place

Join Shane and Nigel as they discuss what data layers and how we apply data layers as a core part of the AgileData.io Agile-Tecture.

AgileData refactoring

Join Shane and Nigel as they discuss what refactoring is and why you should always plan to refactor your data, code and platform from day one.

AgileData Patterns

Join Shane and Nigel as they discuss what agile data patterns are and how you can apply them to speed up the delivery of data to your stakeholders.

Flying the airplane while building it – Jan Sheppard

Join Shane and Blair as they chat with Jan Sheppard about the experience of building a new agile way of working while still ensuring you are delivering data and analytical value to your stakeholders.

Leading agile data at scale – Chris La Grange

Join Shane and Blair as they chat with Chris La Grange about leading agile data teams in large organisations.

A DataOps and Data Science Journey

Join Shane as he chats to Hamish and Liam in a pub in the middle of the North Island about their journey to adopting a way of working that combines DataOps with Data Science.

Maturing product owner capability

Join Shane and Blair as they chat amongst themselves on maturing the product owner capability.

Prototype to Production – Gerhard DeBeer

Join Shane and Blair as they chat with Gerhard DeBeer on moving prototypes to production in an agile way.

Innovation iteration

Join Shane and Blair as they chat amongst themselves on their experience running innovation iterations.

The art of Business Agility – Andy Cooper

Join Shane and Blair as they chat to Andy Cooper on his experience working with senior executives to help them introduce Business Agility to their organisations.Guests Andy CooperBlair TemperoShane GibsonResources...

Tips for a New Scrum Master – Blair Tempero

The art of data story telling – Kat Greenbrook

Join Shane and Blair as they chat to Kat Greenbrook on her experience doing and training teams on Data Story telling.

The Life of a Awesome Product Owner – Hiria Te Rangi

Join Shane and Blair as they chat to Hiria Te Rangi on her experience of being and coaching awesome product owners.Guests Hiria Te RangiBlair TemperoShane GibsonResources Find out more about Hiria's social enterprise focussed on sensors that tell you when your home is...

Adopting the AgileData Way of Working – Sam Sewell

Join Shane and Blair as they chat to Sam Sewell on his experience adopting the AgileData way of working as part of building a new agile team.

Thoughts of a new Scrum Master – Juan Dione

Tesla and SpaceX with Joe Justice

In this episode, we talked to Joe Justice about how Tesla and Space X have developed a new operating model based on self-organizing teams that continuously discover, deliver, and improve to achieve a thousand year goal. It’s like the most radical combination of open space agility, OKR’s, Continuous Discovery, Continuous Delivery and Continuous Improvement, you can think of. Whatever you think of Elon Musk, these companies are way ahead of most other companies and accelerating further. Tune in for a fascinating discussion about how Tesla and Space X work.

Essence with Ivar Jacobson

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they chat with Ivar Jacobson about Essence; a standard to develop patterns and pattern libraries that is being used by Scrum, SAFE, Lean and Kanban organisations. We discuss object oriented software engineering, use cases, UML, RUP, Essence and AI assisted method coaching. Join us to hear from one of the founders of the software engineering industry.

The Art of Action with Stephen Bungay

Join Murray Robinson, Shane Gibson, and special guest Stephen Bungay to discuss how military principles like “Mission Command” can be applied to manage teams effectively in uncertain conditions.

Empowering teams to take initiative with Jose Corella

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they dive into a discussion with Jose Corella on how leadership principles from the US Air Force can find applications in civilian organisations.

Recoding America with Jennifer Pahlka

Join hosts Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson in a conversation with Jen Pahlka, founder of Code for America and author of "Recoding America". They discuss the current challenges faced by governments...

Product thinking and user story mapping with Jeff Patton

Join hosts Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson in a conversation with Jeff Patton, an advocate of agile and lean ways of working and author of the book “User Story Mapping.” In this episode, we focus on the concepts of product thinking and user story mapping.

Amazons product development process with Ryan Lysne

Join hosts Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they sit down with special guest Ryan Lysne, a Product Director at Amazon, responsible for the Amazon app, the content creator economy, and worldwide...

Working with executives with Peter Lam

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they discuss the nuances of agile transformations with management consultant expert, Peter Lam. We delve deep into: 🔹 The value and effectiveness of...

Can you be an agile project manager with Jem Jelly

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they delve into a comprehensive discussion on agile project management with certified scrum trainer, Jem ‘Jelly’ D’jalel.

From the Wild West to Agile and Beyond with Jim Highsmith

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they chat with Jim Highsmith, one of the authors of the Agile Manifesto. Take a journey through the history of software development, from the wild west to structured methods and the emergence of the agile movement.

Modern Product Management with Pawel Huryn

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they chat with Pawel Huryn about product management. What it is, and isn’t? How to motivate teams and what makes a product succeed. We discuss the difference between product management, which focuses on discovery and project management, which focuses on delivery. And how to do both at the same time in one empowered product team. We talk about how you can become a product manager and the best product management tools to use. Join us as we uncover valuable insights to help you succeed in this critical role.

Scrum Anti Patterns with Stefan Wolpers

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they chat with Stefan Wolpers about scrum anti-patterns. Explore common anti-patterns, such as scrum masters assigning tasks to disempowered teams, and...

What really happened at Spotify with Brendan Marsh

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they converse with Brendan Marsh about his experience working at Spotify. Understand how Spotify's agile methodologies aim to achieve speed to market and...

Fundamentals of product management with Roman Pichler

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they delve into the fundamentals of product management with Roman Pichler, renowned author of 'Agile Product Management with Scrum'. Topics we'll explore in...

The agile brand has been destroyed by con men and clowns with Brett Maytom and Michael Kusters

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they take a critical look at the current state of the agile industry with guests Michael Kusters and Brett Maytom. In this episode, we address: 🔸 The...

Bring back business analysis with Howard Podeswa

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they dive into the world of agile business analysis with guest Howard Podeswa. In this episode, we'll uncover: 🔸 The role and value of a business analyst 🔸...

How to make better decisions using Ammerse with Jonathan Crossland

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they talk with veteran developer, Jonathan Crossland about Ammerse, a value based decision making guide for products and teams. Ammerse is a mnemonic for...

The problem with sales led development with Rich Mironov

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they talk with Rich Mironov about the problem with sales led development. It's easy for B2B enterprise companies to fall into a sales lead development model...

UX Design in empowered product teams with Donna Spencer

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they talk with Donna Spencer from Maker X about user experience design in empowered product teams. We discuss user research, information architecture, and...

Pattern Libraries for knowledge work with Al Shalloway

Join hosts Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson in a conversation with Al Shalloway, the founder of Amplio, as they discuss the re-emergence of pattern libraries in the realm of knowledge work. In this...

Kanban and the Collaboration Equation with Jim Benson

Join hosts Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson in conversation with Jim Benson, renowned author of "Personal Kanban," as they delve into his new book, "The Collaboration Equation." In this episode: Jim...

agile innovation

Join hosts Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they share their unique insights and experiences with startups, scale-ups, venture capitalists, and corporate innovation. In this episode: We delve...

Mission command with Eric Lopez

Join hosts Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson in an intriguing conversation with special guest Eric Lopez, a seasoned management consultant, CEO, and retired US Army Colonel who commanded troops in...

Continuous discovery with Teresa Torres

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they converse with special guest, Teresa Torres, a renowned product coach, speaker, and author of "Continuous Discovery Habits." In this episode: Torres...

The lean product development playbook with Dan Olsen

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson in a conversation with Dan Olson, author of the lean product development playbook. A practical guide to building products that customers love. Most new products...

ProductOps with Anabela Cesario

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson in a conversation with Anabela Cesário VP of product ops at OutSystems, a low code development platform. Anabela describes what product ops is and how her team...

Jonathan Hall – implementing continuous delivery

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson in a conversation with Jonathan Hall about implementing Continuous Delivery. CI/CD requires a level of test automation that seems impossible for most...

Jeff Gothelf – Lean UX and Sense and Respond

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson in a conversation with Jeff Gothelf about Lean UX and Sense and Respond. Lean UX explains how to do UX design and product development in a highly agile way.

Adam Thomas – product survival metrics

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson in a conversation with Adam Thomas about Product Survival Metrics. Empower the product team to make decisions quickly in uncertain situations by negotiating...

Christian Crumlish – the intersection between UX design and product management

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson in a conversation with Christian Crumlish about the intersection between UX Design and Product Management.

Agile project management and leadership with Willem-Jan Ageling

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they engage in an insightful conversation with Willem-Jan Ageling on agile project management and leadership.

Understand the importance of a goal-oriented leader who supports and empowers their team, and the common anti-patterns to avoid.

Bryan Finster – continuous delivery

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson in a conversation with Bryan Finster about Continuous Delivery and SAFe. Continuous delivery improves quality, productivity, value, and developers’ lives

Product Management with Scott Baldwin

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson in a conversation with Scott Baldwin about product management

Chris Butler – agile product management

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson in a conversation with Chris Butler about agile Product Management at Microsoft, Facebook and Google. Three core things, that product managers should do.

Matthew Skelton – Team Topologies

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson in a conversation with Matthew Skelton about Team topologies.

Sandy Mamoli – Building great teams

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson in a conversation with Sandy Mamoli about building great teams. Why do some teams perform well and others perform poorly.

Simon Wardley – Wardley maps

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson in a conversation with Simon Wardley about Wardley maps. Wardely maps are a discussion tool that surfaces assumptions about competitive landscapes.

Assessing agile capability

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson in a conversation about assessing the agile capability of individuals, teams and partners.

Tony Ulwick – Outcome driven innovation

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson in a conversation about Outcome-Driven Innovation with Tony Ulwick. Most products fail in the market because they don’t meet customers’ needs better than the alternatives

Debbie Levitt – UX design

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson in a conversation about UX design with Debbie Levitt. UX Design is research based information architecture and interaction design that requires deep expertise.

Tom Gilb – Software metrics

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson in a conversation about Software Metrics with Tom Gilb. Tom Gilb inspired the authors of the Agile manifesto with his innovative incremental and scientific approach to Software Engineering. In this podcast we talk about Evo and Value Agile.

Todd Lankford – Agile anti patterns

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson in a conversation about Agile anti patterns with Todd Lankford. Patterns are common solutions to common problems.

Erik de Bos – Agile is a paradigm shift

Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson in a conversation about Agile as a paradigm shift with Erik de Bos. Most organisations are slow moving bureaucracies defined by authoritarian hierarchies, rules and contracts. Agile is a completely new way of thinking and a new vocabulary which makes new concepts and information available.

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